Robert Meckel Papers
Scope and Contents Note
The papers of journalist Robert Meckel document his work, with focus on his time at the Houston Post and on Latino subjects. Also includes a collection of documents, clippings, photographs, books, and AV materials on folklorist and UT professor Américo Paredes.
Final processing of the Meckel Papers is not yet complete, but the papers are available for research in the Benson Collection rare books and manuscripts reading room.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1979-2010
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Biographical Note
Journalist Robert D. Meckel has worked with the Texarkana Gazette and the Houston Post, and is currently Director of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.
Full Extent
18 linear feet
Abstract
Papers document the work of journalist Robert Meckel, with focus on Latino subjects. Includes a collection of material relating to folklorist and UT professor Américo Paredes.
Acquisition Information
Donation.
Accession numbers: 2014-37, 2015-10, 2015-19, 2015-25, 2015-42, 2016-30
Processing Information
Collection is unprocessed.
- Title
- Robert Meckel Papers
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Subtitle
- Preliminary Inventory
- Author
- Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 2014
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2020 September: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez to fix compliance check errors to prepare for the migration to new TARO website.
- 2021 November: Edited by Devon Murphy to update control access terms and formatting based on the TARO Control Access List.
- 2025 July: Revised by Ryan Sullivant to fix validation errors prior to ingestion into ArchivesSpace.
- 2026: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez.
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu