New York Times Company records. National Desk records 1949-1984

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New York Times Company records. National Desk records 1949-1984

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/17793

This collection contains correspondence and memoranda among the staff of National Desk between 1950 and 1984. This department is responsible for the development and presentation of reporting on the United States. The bulk of these records involve National News Editor Raymond B. O'Neill (1951-1968), Daily Assignments Editor Harold R. Faber (1951-1971), Director of National Correspondent Harrison E. Salisbury (1962-1964), National News Director Claude Sitton (1964-1968), National News Editor David R. Jones (1972-1987), and Assistant Managing Editor James Greenfield (1977-1991). The New York Times The Times'

2.94 linear feet; 7 boxes

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311719

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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The National Desk, also referred to as the National News Desk or the Telegraph Desk, is the department responsible for the development and presentation of The New York Times' reporting on the United States. At the time of these records' creation, it was one of three main news desks at The Times, along with the Metropolitan Desk and the Foreign Desk. Staff members include the national-news editor who headed the department, news editors in New York City, and editors and correspondents in the vario...