George and Mabel Simmons papers, 1910-1986 | Louisiana Research Collection
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Collection Overview
Title: George and Mabel Simmons papers, 1910-1986
ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 739
Primary Creator: Simmons, George Evans.
Other Creators: Simmons, Mabel Clarke.
Extent: 2.0 Boxes
Arrangement: The collection is arranged chronologically. Undated material is arranged by format. The collection consists of two boxes.
Date Acquired: 00/00/1988
Subjects: Editorials., Journalists -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Simmons, George Evans., Simmons, Mabel Clarke., Tulane University. College of Arts and Sciences., Tulane University. Dept. of Journalism., Women journalists -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Forms of Material: Articles., Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Genealogies., Photographs.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection focuses primarily on the journalism careers of Mabel C. Simmons (1899-1988) and George E. Simmons (1898-1972). There are book reviews, correspondence, newspaper clippings, editorials, notes, articles, photographs, Tulane Journalism Department materials, certificates, plaques, and book reviews. George Simmons was a professor of journalism at Tulane University as well as assistant dean of Arts and Science, then acting dean (1944-1947) and associate dean. Mabel Simmons was the book editor of the Times-Picayune for many years as well as the travel editor. In addition, the collection contains a marriage and birth certificate, a will, family photographs, an obituary, genealogies, and scrapbooks.
Biographical Note
George E. Simmons (1898-1972) was married to Mabel Clark Simmons (1899-1988). They came to New Orleans in 1926 when the Times-Picayune established the chair of journalism at Tulane University. George Simmons was part of the Tulane community from 1926 to1963. He became a full professor in 1937 and also served as assistant dean of Arts and Science, acting dean of Arts and Science (1944-1947) and associate dean. He served as a visiting professor of journalism at several universities and was an editorial writer for the Times-Picayune.
Subject/Index Terms
Editorials.
Journalists -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Simmons, George Evans.
Simmons, Mabel Clarke.
Tulane University. College of Arts and Sciences.
Tulane University. Dept. of Journalism.
Women journalists -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Administrative Information
Repository: Louisiana Research Collection
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.
Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Acquisition Source: Estate of George and Mabel Simmons.
Acquisition Method: Gift.
Preferred Citation: George and Mabel Simmons papers, Manuscripts Collection 739, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.
Processing Information: Collection processed in 1989 by H.B.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.
Other Note: OCLC Number: 816505480
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Family papers, clippings, editorials, correspondence, photographs, and book reviews],
[Box 2: Journalism correspondence, journalism class materials, editorials, photographs, genealogies, plaques],
[All]
- Box 1: Family papers, clippings, editorials, correspondence, photographs, and book reviews
- Folder 1: Family scrapbook, 1910 card, certificates
- Folder 2: World War I letters to Mabel Clarke, 1918-1919
- Folder 3: Marriage certificate, 1921
- Folder 4: George Simmons at University of Missouri and at Vanderbilt, 1925-1927
- Folder 5: Early reviews, undated
- Folder 6: Copy of "An Isle Without a Country" (The Isle of Pines) by George Evans Simmons, University of Missouri, 1926
- Folder 7: Clippings, "90 years Of the Times-Picayune", 1927
- Folder 8: Early notes of George Simmons, undated
- Folder 9: Newspaper article from Times-Picayune about Pearl Rivers
- Folder 10: Newspaper clippings of editorials from Christian Science Monitor, 1928 and 1932
- Folder 11: George Simmons, editorials, 1928-1929
- Folder 12: Asheville Citizen, editorials, 1930
- Folder 13: Christian Science Monitor, editorials of George Simmons, 1930
- Folder 14: Christian Science Monitor, editorials of George Simmons, 1931
- Folder 15: George Simmons, journalism correspondence, 1931-1932
- Folder 16: Christian Science Monitor, editorials of George Simmons, 1932-1933
- Folder 17: George Simmons, journalism correspondence, 1933-1940
- Folder 18: George Simmons, article from New York Herald Tribune, 1933
- Folder 19: Tulane University Centennial celebration, Tulane pamphlet and calendar, 1935
- Folder 20: The Birmingham Age-Herald editorials, 1935 August
- Folder 21: Three photos, "Alice in Wonderland"
- Folder 22: Photos, journalism class, 1937 and 1949
- Folder 23: George Simmons, journalism articles, 1939, 1946, 1948
- Folder 24: "Civilian Morale Service" at Tulane University, George Simmons, co-coordinator, 1941-1942
- Folder 25: University articles by George Simmons, 1937-1949
- Folder 26: George Simmons, photo and certificate, 1947
- Folder 27: Editorials from Nashville Tennessean, 1947
- Folder 28: George Simmons correspondence, academic years, 1947-1964
- Folder 29: Journalism at Tulane, 1948
- Folder 30: Journalism report, 1948
- Folder 31: Will of George Simmons, 1949
- Folder 32: Newspapers collected by George Simmons, 1940s and 1950s
- Folder 33: George Simmons articles, 1950s
- Folder 34: George Simmons pamphlets, 1950s
- Folder 35: Mabel Simmons article, 1951
- Folder 36: Newspaper article by George Simmons, 1952 and 1961
- Folder 37: Article by George Simmons, "What Those Other Schools and Departments Offer", 1954
- Folder 38: George Simmons, journalism photos, 1955
- Folder 39: George Simmons, certificate, 1955
- Folder 40: George Simmons correspondence to Mabel Simmons while he was a journalist at the Richmond News Leader, 1955 May-June
- Folder 41: George Simmons correspondence to Mabel Simmons while he was a journalist at the Richmond News Leader, 1955 July
- Folder 42: George Simmons correspondence to Mabel Simmons while he was a journalist at the Richmond News Leader, 1955 August
- Folder 43: Richmond News Leader editorials, 1955
- Folder 44: George Simmons Tulane Faculty personnel record, 1956
- Folder 45: George Simmons editorials, 1957
- Folder 46: Mabel Simmons book reviews, 1957-1958, 1966-1968
- Folder 47: George Simmons book reviews, 1957-1959
- Folder 48: George Simmons book reviews, 1960-1970
- Folder 1: Family scrapbook, 1910 card, certificates
- Box 2: Journalism correspondence, journalism class materials, editorials, photographs, genealogies, plaques
- Folder 1: "U.S.S. Ranger" trip of George Simmons, 1958
- Folder 2: "U.S.S. Ranger" trip of George Simmons, photos
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1958
- Folder 4: "U.S.S. Ranger" news release, 1958
- Folder 5: "U.S.S. Ranger" newspaper, 1958
- Folder 6: Tulane journalism class record, 1958
- Folder 7: Mabel Simmons certificate, 1959
- University of Dublin
- Folder 8: Harvey Simmons letters, 1959, 1963
- Folder 9: Travel papers, 1960s
- Folder 10: Journalism correspondence of George Simmons, 1960s
- Folder 11: George Simmons article, "The Masthead", 1960s
- Folder 12: Journalism report, Tulane University, 1960-1961
- Folder 13: Mabel Simmons plaque, Florida tourism, 1961-1964
- Folder 14: Tulane Journalism Department, 1961-1964
- Folder 15: Tulane Journalism Department, clippings about closing, 1963
- Folder 16: George Simmons retirement from Tulane University, 1963-1964
- Folder 17: Readers' Digest journalism grant, 1963-1964
- Folder 18: George Simmons fishing trips, 1964-1967
- Folder 19: George Simmons plaque for journalism
- Folder 20: George Simmons editorial notes, 1965
- Folder 21: Correspondence concerning appointment as visiting professor of journalism at the University of Alabama
- Folder 22: Journalism class papers, 1967
- Folder 23: Mabel Simmons class reunion, 1967
- Folder 24: George Simmons book reviews, 1968
- Folder 25: Journalism class papers, 1969
- Folder 26: George Simmons Times-Picayune editorials, 1969
- Folder 27: Wayne Simmons letters, 1969
- Folder 28: American Society of Journalism School Administrators award, 1970
- Folder 29: George Simmons obituary, 1972
- Folder 30: Mabel Simmons editorials, 1975-1978
- Folder 31: Eudora Welty letters to Mabel Simmons (2), 1978
- Folder 32: Mabel Simmons editorials, 1976-1986
- Folder 33: Mabel Simmons newspaper clippings, 1970s and 1980s
- Folder 34: "Turning Over a New Leaf" by Mabel Simmons, 1974
- Folder 35: Alexandre Simmons, picture and birth certificate
- Folder 36: Photos, miscellaneous photos of places
- Folder 37: Photos, Mabel Clarke Simmons and family
- Folder 38: Photos, Mabel Clarke Simmons and others
- Folder 39: Photos, George Simmons with Alexandre Simmons
- Folder 40: Photos, George Simmons, 1952-1955
- Folder 41: Genealogy: Moses Kelsay, Floyd, et cetera
- Folder 42: Genealogy: Clarke
- Folder 43: Genealogy: Chiles
- Folder 44: Genealogy: Barker
- Folder 45: Genealogy: Pillow
- Folder 46: Plaque: George Simmons Honorary Member, Tulane Alumni Association
- Folder 47: Plaque: Mabel Simmons, New Orleans Times-Picayune...contribution to the development of the travel industry...presented by Quality Courts United, 1962
- Folder 48: University of Missouri Bulletin, volume 35, number 24; Missouri alumni in Journalism, a directory of graduates, 1934
- Folder 49: Two Mabel Clarke Simmons school days albums
- Folder 1: "U.S.S. Ranger" trip of George Simmons, 1958
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