Scope and Contents Note

The Bio Files contains materials regarding notable cultural and political figures collected and used for research by various Time Inc. publications. Astronauts, athletes, scientists, artists, photographers, journalists, orchestra conductors, composers, business leaders, historical figures, authors, Supreme Court justices, mobsters, religious leaders, military figures, royalty, persons of interest, and politicians both American and foreign are included.

The majority of the files contain newspaper and magazine clippings. Files also contain telegrams, bureau reports, internal and external correspondence, article correction forms, biographical overviews, press releases, exhibition materials, and letters to the editor.