Martha Horton Collection, 1998-2008

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Horton, Martha
Abstract:
This collection contains articles by Martha Horton published in the Elmira Star-Gazette, 1998-2008.
Extent:
1 linear foot
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Martha Horton Collection contains articles written by Martha Horton for the Elmira Star-Gazette Twin Tier's Homes section, 1998-2008; Jobs & Careers section, 2000-2002; and Home & Garden section, 1998-2001.

Biographical / historical:

Martha Horton (1934-present) is a professional writer with a B.A. in journalism from Penn State University. She has worked as an editor, columnist, publicist, advertising copywriter, and foreign correspondent. In Chemung County, she was public relations and publications director at Elmira College and Corning Community College, editor-in-chief of The Chemung Valley Reporter weekly newspaper, and a columnist for the Elmira Star-Gazette prior to her retirement.

Acquisition information:
The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Martha Horton in 2016 and 2018.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.

Location of this collection:
415 E. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14901, United States
Contact:
(607) 734-4167
cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org