John Herbers papers, 1950-1996.

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John Herbers papers, 1950-1996.

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The collection consists of the personal and professional papers of John Herbers from 1950-1996. The papers contain correspondence, subject files, and writings. The correspondence relates to Herbers' work at United Press International from 1959-1960, the New York Times from 1972-1986 and personal correspondence from 1964-1996. The New York Times correspondence includes many letters that reveal the inner workings of the New York Times, how news stories originate, reactions to articles Herbers wrote, and criticism from New York Times editors, including A.M. Rosenthal. The series consists of subject files relating to Herbers' work at the New York Times from 1964-1974. The subjects include civil rights, the Nieman Fellowship, suburban growth, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in 1968, Nixon's presidency, and Ford's presidency. The writings series contains correspondence and reviews concerning his books, as well as a collection of all his bylines from the New York Times.

7.5 linear ft. : (13 boxes and 1 OP)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6926927

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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