William R. Mathews autobiography, 1893 - 1950

File — Box: 3

Identifier: MSS-SM 026

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Autobiography of William R. Matthews, documenting his life as a soldier in World War I as well as his career as the editor and publisher of The Arizona Daily Star, which included traveling to Germany right before the start of World War II.

The autobiography is typed and roughly 250 pages. It appears to be an unfinished work; it is undated but tells the story of Matthews’ life from 1893 until 1950.

Dates

Creation: 1893 - 1950

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical Note

Matthews grew up in Indianapolis near the Butler College Irvington campus where his mother rented rooms out of their house to Butler students. In 1910, he attended Butler College (now Butler University), from which he graduated. His autobiography tells of his time trying to figure out his life path, which included serving in World War I.