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RG 60. Evening Star Newspaper Co. Records (1911-1972)

Scope and Contents

The Evening Star Newspaper Co. was the publisher of the Washington, D.C. daily newspaper The Evening Star. Founded in 1852, the newspaper held several names during its existence. Time Inc. purchased the newspaper in 1978 when it was known as The Washington Star. This collection contains company records from prior to Time Inc.'s acquisition including staff newsletters, a handwritten record of births of children to employees, and accounting books.

Records on The Washington Star finances after Time Inc.'s acquisition are in the Time Inc. Time-Life News Service Records (MS 3009-RG 14).

Click here to link to the Guide to the Evening Star Newspaper Co. Records.

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