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Le Roy Vincent Greene papers
The Le Roy Greene papers span twenty years of his life and career. They have been divided into seven different groups. Part one is made up of material from his years as a newspaper reporter for the Philadelphia Public Ledger, the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger, and the Philadelphia Daily News,...
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| Collection: | Le Roy Vincent Greene Papers |
| Collection Number: | 2110 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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7.5 Linear feet ; 19 boxes |
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The collection is open for research. |
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The Le Roy Greene papers span twenty years of his life and career. They have been divided into seven different groups. Part one is made up of material from his years as a newspaper reporter for the Philadelphia Public Ledger, the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger, and the Philadelphia Daily News, 1931-1939. This material is mostly clippings of his articles. Part two contains material when Greene was public secretary to Governor Arthur James, 1939-1943. This reflects his duties in Governor James' office. Part three consists of material from Greene's military career, both active and reserve service, 1934-1952. The material traces his career with the 79th Division. Part four, the largest part of his papers, contains materials from his active involvement in Pennsylvania and national Republican politics including his role as secretary to the chairman of the Republican National Committee for the 1952 and 1956 national campaigns, and as public secretary of Senator Edward Martin of Pennsylvania, 1947-1959. The material includes publicity reports and campaign strategy. Part five is made up of personal miscellaneous ephemera. Part six consists of maps and charts collected by Greene, ca. 1926-1957, from his travels overseas, military and political involvement. Part seven is made up of photoprints, documenting his later political activity, including many of General Eisenhower.
Le Roy Vincent Greene came to Philadelphia, from Los Angeles, California, in 1931, joining the staff of the Philadelphia Public Ledger as a public reporter. He became involved in politics and in the military. The collection includes newspaper and magazine articles written by Greene, incoming and outgoing professional and personal correspondence, unpublished manuscripts and speech materials, invitations, clippings, maps and charts, photographs and miscellanea. |