Series IV: Louis I. Jaffe, 1919-1950
Scope and Contents
This series contains a booklet with a compilation of articles and speeches by Alice Jaffe's husband, Louis Jaffe who was the editor for the Virginian Pilot from 1919 until his death in 1950. He won the Pulitzer Price for Editorial Writing in 1929 for An Unspeakable Act of Savagery, which condemned lynching. This compilation includes this editorial, and his other famous editorial The Baby Magnolia (1920). Other topics include: the press, the Virginian Pilot, Norfolk, anti-lynching laws and race relations, and introductions of speakers such as Robert Frost, World War II.
Dates
- 1919-1950
Extent
From the Collection: 0.80 Linear Feet
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Jaffe, Alice Rice (1888-1950) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the ODU University Archives Repository
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Norfolk VA 23529 US
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