Edward L. Bernays: The Science of Ballyhoo

Name/Title

Edward L. Bernays: The Science of Ballyhoo

Entry/Object ID

1995.01.151

Description

An article written about Edward L. Bernays and career as a public relations counsel.

Context

John T. Flynn was an American journalist, known primarily for his opposition against Franklin D. Roosevelt and America's involvement in World War II. Flynn described Edward Bernays' field as the "psychology of the crowd" and highlights Bernays' insistence that a business has a right to establish confidence in itself by revealing to the public the high character and intelligence of its leaders.

Category

Public Relations

Acquisition

Accession

1995.01

Source or Donor

Edward Louis Bernays

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Source (if not Accessioned)

Edward Louis Bernays

Notes

Date Acquired: May, 1995

Publication Details

Publication Type

Article

Author

John T. Flynn

Publisher

The Atlantic Monthly

Place Published

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

May 1932

Notes

Pages: 9

Location

* Untyped Location

Inbox of Edward Bernays

General Notes

Note

Reprint, original, as found in Bernays's Inbox

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Create Date

February 11, 2020

Updated By

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Update Date

August 8, 2025