The Courier-Express Photograph Morgue Collection, bulk 1960 - 1982
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Buffalo Courier Express, inc.
- Abstract:
- The Courier-Express Photograph Collection spans from the early 1960s to the mid to late 1980s. The collection contains over 100,000 print images used to complement published and unpublished articles. In addition, most photo files contain the associated article. Topics can range from the Buffalo Bills to photos of elementary schools in WNY.
- Extent:
- 62,000 folders 69 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Courier-Express Photograph Collection spans from the early 1960s to the mid to late 1980s. It is subdivided into two categories alphabetically: topic and name of individual. The collection contains over 100,000 print images used to complement published and unpublished articles. In addition, most photo files contain the associated article. Topics can range from the Buffalo Bills to photos of elementary schools in WNY.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Courier-Express newspaper was born in 1926, with the merger of the Buffalo Courier and the Buffalo Express to form the Buffalo Courier-Express. William J. Conners, owner of the Buffalo Courier, was the person instrumental in bringing the two papers together. During the 19th century numerous newspapers existed. The Buffalo Courier-Express merger can trace its roots back to 1828. From 1828 to 1926, twelve separate newspapers merged during those years, ending with the formation of the Buffalo Courier-Express; quite a chronology for the history of this newspaper.
The Courier and then the Courier-Express took a liberal position on all issues. In the late 1970s, the Courier-Express was sold to Cowles-Media, an out of state publisher. Cowles Media decided to close the paper in 1982. The September 19, 1982 issue was the last one for this very popular Buffalo newspaper. Cowles Media donated the library to the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society and Buffalo State College.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- news
photographs
clippings (information artifacts) - Names:
- Buffalo Courier Express, inc.
- Places:
- Buffalo (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Courier-Express Photograph Morgue Collection is open for research.
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- Terms of access:
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- Location of this collection:
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E. H. Butler LibraryRoom 2141300 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222, United States
- Contact:
- 716-878-6304