Ellen Warren papers

Collection

Identifier: Midwest-MS-Warren

Staff Only

Scope and Content of the Collection

Clippings, notebooks, correspondence, and interview tapes from Ellen Warren, senior correspondent and columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Previous work related to Chicago Daily News, Chicago Sun-Times, and Knight Ridder newspapers. Additions include some microcassettes, an inflatable spider, and a rubber chicken which hung over her desk at the Tribune.

Dates

Creation: 1970-2015

Creator

Warren, Ellen (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to create an appointment.

Ownership and Literary Rights

The Ellen Warren papers are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org

Extent

36.3 Linear Feet (35 cartons, 2 hollinger boxes, 1 media box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Clippings, notebooks, correspondence, and interview tapes from Ellen Warren, senior correspondent and columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Warren was the first female "legman" for Chicago journalist Mike Royko and went on to a notable and varied career for the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Sun-Times, and Knight Ridder newspapers as well as the Tribune as a political correspondent, lifestyle columnist, and Chicago metro correspondent. Warren started in 1969 and retired in October 2014. Additions include some microcassettes, an inflatable spider, and a rubber chicken which hung over her desk at the Tribune.