George and Mabel Simmons papers, 1910-1986 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: George and Mabel Simmons papers, 1910-1986Add to your cart.

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.

Languages: English, French, Russian

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


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[Box 1: Family papers, clippings, editorials, correspondence, photographs, and book reviews],
[Box 2: Journalism correspondence, journalism class materials, editorials, photographs, genealogies, plaques],
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Box 2: Journalism correspondence, journalism class materials, editorials, photographs, genealogies, plaquesAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: "U.S.S. Ranger" trip of George Simmons, 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 2: "U.S.S. Ranger" trip of George Simmons, photosAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 4: "U.S.S. Ranger" news release, 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 5: "U.S.S. Ranger" newspaper, 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Tulane journalism class record, 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Mabel Simmons certificate, 1959Add to your cart.
University of Dublin
Folder 8: Harvey Simmons letters, 1959, 1963Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Travel papers, 1960sAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: Journalism correspondence of George Simmons, 1960sAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: George Simmons article, "The Masthead", 1960sAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: Journalism report, Tulane University, 1960-1961Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Mabel Simmons plaque, Florida tourism, 1961-1964Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Tulane Journalism Department, 1961-1964Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Tulane Journalism Department, clippings about closing, 1963Add to your cart.
Folder 16: George Simmons retirement from Tulane University, 1963-1964Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Readers' Digest journalism grant, 1963-1964Add to your cart.
Folder 18: George Simmons fishing trips, 1964-1967Add to your cart.
Folder 19: George Simmons plaque for journalismAdd to your cart.
Folder 20: George Simmons editorial notes, 1965Add to your cart.
Folder 21: Correspondence concerning appointment as visiting professor of journalism at the University of AlabamaAdd to your cart.
Folder 22: Journalism class papers, 1967Add to your cart.
Folder 23: Mabel Simmons class reunion, 1967Add to your cart.
Folder 24: George Simmons book reviews, 1968Add to your cart.
Folder 25: Journalism class papers, 1969Add to your cart.
Folder 26: George Simmons Times-Picayune editorials, 1969Add to your cart.
Folder 27: Wayne Simmons letters, 1969Add to your cart.
Folder 28: American Society of Journalism School Administrators award, 1970Add to your cart.
Folder 29: George Simmons obituary, 1972Add to your cart.
Folder 30: Mabel Simmons editorials, 1975-1978Add to your cart.
Folder 31: Eudora Welty letters to Mabel Simmons (2), 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 32: Mabel Simmons editorials, 1976-1986Add to your cart.
Folder 33: Mabel Simmons newspaper clippings, 1970s and 1980sAdd to your cart.
Folder 34: "Turning Over a New Leaf" by Mabel Simmons, 1974Add to your cart.
Folder 35: Alexandre Simmons, picture and birth certificateAdd to your cart.
Folder 36: Photos, miscellaneous photos of placesAdd to your cart.
Folder 37: Photos, Mabel Clarke Simmons and familyAdd to your cart.
Folder 38: Photos, Mabel Clarke Simmons and othersAdd to your cart.
Folder 39: Photos, George Simmons with Alexandre SimmonsAdd to your cart.
Folder 40: Photos, George Simmons, 1952-1955Add to your cart.
Folder 41: Genealogy: Moses Kelsay, Floyd, et ceteraAdd to your cart.
Folder 42: Genealogy: ClarkeAdd to your cart.
Folder 43: Genealogy: ChilesAdd to your cart.
Folder 44: Genealogy: BarkerAdd to your cart.
Folder 45: Genealogy: PillowAdd to your cart.
Folder 46: Plaque: George Simmons Honorary Member, Tulane Alumni AssociationAdd to your cart.
Folder 47: Plaque: Mabel Simmons, New Orleans Times-Picayune...contribution to the development of the travel industry...presented by Quality Courts United, 1962Add to your cart.
Folder 48: University of Missouri Bulletin, volume 35, number 24; Missouri alumni in Journalism, a directory of graduates, 1934Add to your cart.
Folder 49: Two Mabel Clarke Simmons school days albumsAdd to your cart.

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