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A collection of correspondence and newspaper clippings related to Fred Brinkerhoff and the Pittsburg Headlight- now the Morning Sun.
Fred W. Brinkerhoff, born in 1885, was the editor for the
Pittsburg Headlight (now the Pittsburg Morning Sun) for approximately fifty years. Brinkerhoff first began working for newspapers while in high school, working under Henry J. Allen at the Ottawa Herald. He studied at the University of Kansas before working at Fort Scott and Chanute papers as well at the Kansas City Star. Brinkerhoff moved to Pittsburg in May 1911 and became the editor of the newspaper four months later. In 1961, a large celebration was held for him to mark his work and contribution to the area. He was the third recipient of the William Allen White award, president of the Kansas Press Association, chairman of the Kansas Associated Press, and president of the Kansas State Historical Society to name a few of his accomplishments and affiliations. Brinkerhoff wrote an estimated hundred editorials per month during his career. Brinkerhoff passed in 1966.
Publication Date
12-4-2020
Keywords
Business and Industry, Languages and Literature, Social Life and Customs
Disciplines
Journalism Studies
Size of Collection
1 linear foot
Dates of Collection
1905-1930
Manuscript Number
SpC MS 0236
Recommended Citation
Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library, "Brinkerhoff, Fred, papers, 1905-1930" (2020). Finding Aids. 251.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/251