Richard J. Finnegan papers, 1893-1943

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  • Creator Names Finnegan, Richard J.
  • Title Richard J. Finnegan papers [manuscript], 1893-1943, bulk 1923-1941.
  • Physical description 7.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
  • Collection summary
    • Correspondence (bulk 1923-1929), financial records (ca. 1929-1940), speeches, and topical files of Richard J. Finnegan, editor of the Chicago Daily Journal and later the Chicago Times. Also included is a transcript of the trial of McNally, Kurth, and Warren in a murder case (1893-1894). Topical files relate to concerns during World War II, such as the 1940 Presidential election, aid to Britain, conscription, Communists, comic strips, defense production, and plans for peace. Topics discussed in the collection include relations among Chicago newspapers, management of the newspapers with which Finnegan was associated (especially the Journal and the Chicago Times), political and other current events, and Finnegan's social activities.
    • The trial transcript relates to the conviction of Thomas McNally, Charles Kurth, and Edward Warren in March 1894 for killing James Prunty and Peter Prunty during a burglary of their home in Chicago in 1893. The defendants continued to maintain their innocence, and the judge, Henry V. Freeman, eventually agreed with them. In 1915, McNally and Kurth were paroled; Warren had died in Joliet Prison.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Richard J. Finnegan, 1884-1955, was editor of the Chicago Daily Journal and later the Chicago Times and the Chicago Sun-Times.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mr. Finnegan's daughter, Mrs. Willard J. Loarie, in 1979 (M1979.0046).
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available online.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Chicago Daily Journal records.
  • Names
    • Finnegan, Richard J. Archives.
    • Chicago Daily Journal, Inc.
    • Chicago Times, Inc.
    • Chicago Daily Journal, Inc.
    • Chicago Times, Inc.
  • Uniform Title
    • Chicago daily journal.
    • Chicago times.
  • Subjects
    • Actions and defenses Illinois Chicago.
    • Editors Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Editors Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • McNally, Warren, Kurth murder case, 1893-1894.
    • Newspaper publishing Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Newspaper publishing Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Trials (Murder) Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • World War, 1939-1945 Illinois Chicago.
    • World War, 1939-1945 Public opinion United States.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
    • United States Politics and government To 1950.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Profit and loss statements. aat
    • Speeches. aat
    • Transcripts. aat
    • Trial transcripts.
  • Uniform title
    • Chicago daily journal.
    • Chicago times.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/M-F/Finnegan-fa.htm