New York Times Company records. Arthur Gelb papers 1949-1989 1976-1989

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New York Times Company records. Arthur Gelb papers 1949-1989 1976-1989

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Arthur Gelb (born 1924) was a prominent journalist and senior editor at The New York Times. The Arthur Gelb papers consist primarily of files from his time as The Times' assistant managing editor, deputy managing editor, and managing editor (1976-1989). These files feature internal memoranda between Gelb and newsroom staff, and document department assessments, story assignments, news coverage, editorial feedback, and the development of new sections and columns for the paper.

5.46 linear feet; 13 boxes

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311727

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Gelb, Arthur, 1924-2014

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New York Times Company.

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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...