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Series I: Correspondence, 1940-2010
Series III: Lawsuits, 1954-2003
Series IV: Magazines, Newspapers, and Clippings, 1926-2006
Series VII: Published Volumes, 1959-2003
Series VIII: Additions to the Papers

Lyle Stuart papers, 1926-2010, bulk 1949-2003

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Series IV: Magazines, Newspapers, and Clippings, 1926-2006

Stuart was a prolific collector of clippings and news related to his career, friends, and hobbies. The series is divided into three files. Clippings include both unarranged articles collected by Stuart as well as articles he collated into topical files (including files on individuals). The Expose Clippings File dates from Stuart's earliest years at his tabloid. It was used as a revolving research source for articles, and emphasizes political and cultural celebreties. Folders in the Expose file are arranged alphabetically by name. Magazines and Newspapers are full issues collected by Stuart and, excepting the unarranged issues, are arranged by name and then by date. Of particular note: Brevities, often considered the first tabloid, is remembered for its elaborate and graphic headlines; In Fact was an influential newsletter produced by George Seldes; and Ready to Wear Scout was a trade publication that Stuart worked on in his early career.

Clippings, 1940-2006


Box 22 General, 1943-2002, 25 folders


Box 23 General, 1943-2002, 25 folders


Box 30 General, 1943-2002, 25 folders


Box 23 Topical, 1940-2006, 21 folders

Box 23 Exposé Clippings File, 1938-1956, 105 folders


Box 24 Exposé Clippings File, 1938-1956, 105 folders

Magazines and Newspapers, 1926-2000

Box 24 General, 1926-2006, 19 folders


Box 27 General, 1926-2006, 19 folders


Box 30 General, 1926-2006, 19 folders


Box 31 General, 1926-2006, 19 folders


Box 29 Brevities , 1931-1934, (18 issues)

(These issues are extremely fragile and access to this material will be determined on a case-by-case basis)


Box 31 Daily Compass , 1949-1952, (6 issues)

(These issues are extremely fragile and access to this material will be determined on a case-by-case basis)


Box 28 In Fact , 1948-1950, 21 folders


Box 27 MAD , 1988-2000, 3 folders


Box 31 PM and New York Star, 1940-1949, (8 issues)

(These issues are extremely fragile and access to this material will be determined on a case-by-case basis)

Box 31 Ready To Wear Scout , 1949, (10 issues)

(These issues are extremely fragile and access to this material will be determined on a case-by-case basis)