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Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection contains correspondence, 1934-1978, and clippings of newspaper articles, 1933-1981, the earlier articles discuss events in Nazis Germany. Steel wrote the column "Johannes Steel on Wall Street" for the New York Post which provides information on investing.
- Extent:
- 0.8 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Johannes Steel Papers, 1933-1981. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Steel Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection contains correspondence and newspaper articles written by Johannes Steel which convey events in Nazi Germany. The collection also contains columns written by Steel that focus on investing.
- Biographical / Historical:
Johannes Steel (birth name Herbert Stahl) was born in Elberfeld, Germany in 1906. Steel studied in Heideiberg, Oxford, Geneva, and Berlin. Steel came to the United States in the 1930s and became a foreign editor of the New York Post where he was known for his column, "Johannes Steel on Wall Street." Steel was also a political commentator for the WMCA and WHN radio stations. Steel ran for a spot in the House of Representatives in 1946, but was not elected. Steel died on November 30, 1988 and was survived by his wife.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by Johannes Steel in 1981.
- Processing information:
Processed by Kathy Merring-Darling in 2023.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged alphabetically. There are no series.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is unrestricted.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Johannes Steel Papers, 1933-1981. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Steel Papers).