Summary |
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| Creator: | Arnold, Edmund C. |
| Title: | Edmund C. Arnold Papers |
| Dates: | 1962-1969 |
| Size: | 1 box (0.5 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | A book manuscript, a number of Arnold's published works, and other materials. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Edmund C. Arnold was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 25, 1913. At 17, he was already showing an interest in the newspaper business, working as an editor for a local weekly publication. After serving as an infantry sergeant in World War II from 1943 to 1945, Arnold went back to Michigan to become the editor of the Saginaw News. He also purchased the Frankenmuth News, which he edited until 1952 and co-published until 1967. In 1954, he earned his A.B. from Michigan State University and moved to New York City to work as a design specialist for the Mergenthaler Linotype Company. In 1960 Arnold was offered the positions of professor and chairman of the Graphic Arts Department at Syracuse University's School of Journalism (now the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications). He accepted this offer and, while he continued to work as a consultant for the Mergenthaler Linotype Company up until 1967, Arnold dedicated much of his time to the journalism program at Syracuse University.
Throughout his long career, Arnold redesigned close to 1,000 newspapers, including the National Observer, the Toronto Star, and the Boston Globe. He also published 27 books and led innumerable clinics and talks on typography, paper design, and advertising across the United States and Canada. In 1957 Arnold was awarded the George Polk Memorial Award by the National Editorial Association for his first book, Functional Newspaper Design (1956). His book Ink on Paper (1963) was heralded as the best introduction to graphic arts in circulation. His 6-column paper design revolutionized the newspaper industry, creating more visually dynamic layouts, and his stress on the importance of well-written articles to accompany an exciting design pushed journalists to new heights.
Arnold resigned from his positions at Syracuse Universerity in 1976 in order to teach at Virginia Commonwealth University. He retired from his teaching post in 1983, but continued to work as a consulatant all over the country.
Edmund C. Arnold died in Roanoke, Virginia on February 2, 2007.
Scope and Content Note
The Edmund C. Arnold Papers contain a manuscript for his book The Nature of Journalism and a number of his publications, including Layout for Advertising, Parts 1 and 2 (1966), Processes of Printing and Engraving (1966), and Copy Preparation (1966). The collection also contains publication layout materials and copies of two high school papers, The Quill and The John Marshall Rocket, that he gave notes on.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
The University Archives holds a clipping file and portrait file for Edmund C. Arnold.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Edmund C. Arnold Papers,
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Acquisition Information
The Edmund C. Arnold Papers were donated to the Syracuse University Archives by Edmund C. Arnold in 1966.
Processing Information
Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders.
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Created by: Erin Carter
Date: 2014
Revision history: December 2019 - Revised to match style guide (NAW)