University of Virginia Library

C. A. (COLBERT AUGUSTUS) MCKNIGHT (1916-1986) PAPERS, 1929-1987. 9,900 items (5.50 ft.)

Papers of an editor of the Charlotte News (1949-1954) and the Charlotte Observer (1955-1976). Consists primarily of material relating to his service as editor of the Observer and as president and project director for the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Also includes material about his association with the Southern Education Reporting Service, family correspondence, speeches, and photographs.