New York Times Company records. Theodore M. Bernstein papers 1924-1984 1951-1969

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New York Times Company records. Theodore M. Bernstein papers 1924-1984 1951-1969

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/17795

Theodore M. Bernstein (1904-1979) was a longtime editor at , a professor at the Columbia University School of Journalism, and the author of several books on editing and journalism. This collection primarily documents Bernstein's tenure as assistant managing editor at between 1952 and 1969. Present are letters, memoranda, and clippings, the bulk of which deal with Bernstein's views on style, language, and the appearance of . The papers also contain photographs of Bernstein and his family, a scrapbook of news-related cables he received from the government during World War II, a small amount of writings from his early career, and some correspondence from the end of his career. The New York Times The Times The Times

2.52 linear feet; 6 boxes

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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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...