The Hearsts; An American Dynasty

Newark, DE: University of Delaware Press, 1991. Reprint. Second printing [Stated]. Hardcover. Good/Good. 441, [5] pages. Illustrations. Note on Editorial Principles. Notes. Bibliography. Index. DJ has some wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. "X" on fep. Ink mark on bottom edge. Mark on bottom edge. Afterword by Frances Richardson Keller. This is the first biography of the Hearsts based largely on the Hearst family papers that were not available to the authors of previous biographies. Portrays the public and private workings of the powerful Hearst family, tracing the lives and business achievements of the publishing tycoon's family. Featured in this study are William Randolph Hearst, tycoon, newsman, and politician; George Hearst, miner and U.S. Senator; and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, philanthropist and businesswoman. Judith Robinson is a journalist, former editorial write, and long-time legislative aide in the United States Congress. She has written numerous feature articles and has edited and contributed to several books. A graduate of the University of California, she has worked for the Associated Press, United Press International, the National Journal, and the San Francisco Examiner. This is her first biography and full-length books. This work is an account of an important American family, told largely in their own words through letters and anecdotes. The author was the first to examine and research thoroughly the Hearst papers, which became available to the public only in the 1970's. The Hearst family cooperated with the author by sharing private papers, information, and artifacts.