Scope and Contents The papers of William R. Downs consist of correspondence, broadcast scripts, clippings, memorabilia, a scrapbook, films, records, photographs, and network election handbooks, pertaining to his career in journalism and broadcast journalism, and to his school years. They are arranged chronologically.Of special interest to the researcher are the following: -Downs' early correspondence with his family. These letters dating from 1940-1945 are very revealing of his personality and...