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Letters from Beverly Gilliam, a Special Services librarian for the United States Air Force, written from Korea (1953 to 1955) and London (1956 to 1958) to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Matthews; to colleagues at the Aguilar Branch of the New York Public Library; and to others. Letters describe working conditions, social activities, and daily life in those locations less

Dwight David Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the 34th President of the United States. He had previously been a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II, and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. The papers consist of social correspondence between Gilbert H. Montague and Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower dating from 1948 to 1956; form letters from Eisenhower to various parties dating from 1942 to 1957; ephemera from his 1953 inauguration; and photographs less

John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. The collection consists of a small quantity of letters written by members of Kennedy's staff on his behalf, acknowledging letters sent to the President. Also included are notices for various memorial services held for Kennedy, stock thank you notes sent on behalf of Jacqueline Kennedy acknowledging condolences, a partial letter from an unidentified writer alleging a conspiracy behind Kennedy's assassination, and several press photographs of Kennedy at the United Nations General Assembly less

Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign the office. Nixon had previously served as a Republican U.S. Representative, Senator from California, and as the Vice President of the United States under Dwight D. Eisenhower. The letters and documents in the collection date from 1958-1970, and consist of a small quantity of acknowledgment letters from Nixon to members of the public during his term as Vice President. Also included are several form letters from members of the House and Senate sent to "concerned citizens" in reaction to the Watergate scandal less

Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) was the 33rd President of the United States. He succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The collection consists of a small quantity of letters written by members of Truman's staff on his behalf; several form letters from Truman relating to his support for various events and causes; a press copy of his farewell address; and documents and ephemera from his 1949 inauguration less

Three letters from Truman Capote to Irving Rosenthal, editor of The Chicago Review, and carbon copies of Rosenthal's replies. The letters concern arrangements for Capote's 1957 visit to the University of Chicago for a public reading at the invitation of the Chicago Review less

The collection contains correspondence, ephemera, publications, offprints of clinical studies, audio recordings, and other items documenting or commemorating the work of Timothy Leary, and a number of his associates and related entities, including the Castalia Foundation, Kriya Press, Freedom Center and Psychedelic Enterprises, and the house in Millbrook, New York, which served as Leary's main base of operations between 1963 and 1967. less

The New York Times Company records. Photographs is a collection of negatives, contact sheets, slides, and prints that document the Ochs-Sulzberger-Dryfoos families, The Times staff, and Times' buildings, offices, and events spanning 1875 to 1987. This collection does not contain images used to illustrate stories in the paper. less

Transcript of a diary kept by an unidentified Union soldier of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry between August 12, 1864 and June 10, 1865. Beginning with his arrival at Camp Stoneman, diary describes the daily life of a soldier and details the movements of his regiment, including action at the Battle of Five Forks, the Battle of Sailor's Creek, the Battle of Appomattox Court House, the surrender of General Lee, and the assassination of President Lincoln. less

Truman Capote was born Truman Strekfus Persons in New Orleans on September 24, 1924. A celebrated author, Capote's major works include Other Voices, Other Rooms; Breakfast at Tiffany's; and In Cold Blood. He died on August 25, 1984. This collection contains letters written by Truman Capote to his friend and literary colleague Pearl Kazin between 1949 and 1956 while Capote was living in Taormina, Sicily, and are primarily personal in nature. less

Dr. Victor Hugo Paltsits (1867-1952) was an archivist, librarian, and New York State Historian who served as Keeper of Manuscripts for the New York Public Library from 1914 to 1941. Collection consists of correspondence of both a professional and personal nature; greeting cards to and from Paltsits; a certificate from the Upper Missouri Historical Expedition; drafts of an address on public records; drafts of writings; clippings and biographical material; a typescript copy of his address, "The Beginnings of Presbyterianism in Albany," and related ephemera. The professional correspondence largely relates to his work as New York State historian, 1909 to 1911. less

Journalist Seymour Topping was a longtime reporter and influential editor for The New York Times. The Seymour Topping papers contain many of Topping's office files, primarily from his time as deputy managing editor and managing editor of The Times between 1976 and 1986, with a small amount of records from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Files document the day-to-day operations of the News Department, as well as Topping's interactions with fellow editors of the various newspaper sections and staff in The Times' advertising and production departments. less

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. less

The Irene Diamond Fund was a philanthropic organization active from 1994 to 2012. The fund was established by Irene Diamond to provide large scale funding for a select group of charitable causes, and the bulk of its grants were awarded to New York City-based organizations supporting research in HIV/AIDS, minority education, and the arts. The Irene Diamond Fund records document annual grants funded by the organization between 1994 and 2012, with annual appeals, award letters, and printed material about the grantee programs. less

Ann Giudici Fettner is a medical journalist who reported on the AIDS crisis in the United States and Africa. She is the author of the book The Truth About AIDS: Evolution of an Epidemic, and was a scientific correspondent for the New York Native. The papers consist of correspondence; notes and manuscripts; transcripts of interviews; and personal miscellany such as clippings, press releases, and book reviews. Correspondence largely concerns Fettner's book and her articles for the New York Native, and includes responses from the scientific and medical communities, from people with AIDS, and from the gay community at large. Letters include anecdotal descriptions of alternative therapies and folk remedies, as well as scientific research and discussions on early clinical trials. Many writers evince frustration with the mainstream media for its marginalization of AIDS as a "gay disease," and the slow or inadequate response from the New York City Department of Health, NIH, WHO, and other national and global health authorities. A small quantity of notes and letters pertain to the spread of the disease in Zaire. Correspondents include Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Benjamin Bradlee, and Robert Gallo. Notes and manuscripts pertain to books, articles, and interviews by Fettner. Transcripts are from interviews with members of the medical community documenting their early clinical experience with AIDS and related diseases like Kaposi's sarcoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, and Pneumocystis pneumonia, and their personal experiences with AIDS patients. Other interviews are with members of the gay community, including AIDS activist and playwright Larry Kramer less

Francis A. Cox (1913-1982) was a vice president and financial officer of The New York Times Company. The Francis A. Cox papers primarily document his time as secretary-treasurer (1963-1967) and vice president (1967-1973) through letters, internal memoranda, legal documents, financial reports, and business diaries relating to his office and the financial affairs of The Times. less

Godfrey Nelson (1878-1954) was a tax lawyer, financial columnist, and New York Times executive. The Godfrey Nelson papers document much of Nelson's career at The Times, including his roles as corporate secretary, financial and legal advisor, columnist, and in various administrative roles for The Times' subsidiary companies. The collection also contains some files from Nelson's private practice advising clients on estate and tax law. less

Max Frankel (born 1930) is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and long-time senior editor at The New York Times. The bulk of the Max Frankel papers document Frankel's tenure as Times executive editor from 1986 to 1994, and to a lesser extent his time as Sunday editor (1972-1976) and as editor of the editorial and op-ed pages (1977-1986). Files consist of internal memoranda and reports related to administrative, editorial, newspaper production, and personnel decisions. Also present are letters to and from Frankel's colleagues, news contacts, and acquaintances outside of The Times, as well as letters from readers. less

Letters, photographs,an interview transcript, and other material by or about Esther Johnston, a librarian who began her career with the New York Public Library in 1916, and who retired as Chief of the Circulation Department in 1951. Letters are from friends and colleagues, and chiefly concern her retirement. The transcribed interview was conducted in 1965 by library historian Phyllis Dain, and discusses Johnston's career with the Library. Several offprints of articles about literature and librarianship written by Johnston are also included, as is an undated draft of an article titled "Dancing with Doughboys," recounting her participation with civilian relief groups in France in 1918. Pictures are of Johnston at various Library-related functions less

Letters from or relating to Rockwell Kent, American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer. Original letters date mainly from the 1940s from Kent to Dr. William J. M. A. Maloney relating to both professional and social matters. Several letters to and from various publishers concern the publication or reproduction of Kent's work; and one 1957 circular letter from Kent is written in his capacity as Chairman of the National Council of American-Soviet Friendship. Also present are photocopies of letters to Frances Schillinger (also Frances Singer or Frances Shaw), widow of Joseph Schillinger and close friend of Kent, written between 1931 and 1969, concerning personal and professional matters, frequently mentioning his activities with the National Council of American-Soviet Friendship and the social and political repercussions of this affiliation less

Correspondence, circular letters, essays, memorial material, and other items generated by or relating to labor activist Richard Kitchelt. Correspondence and circular letters mainly represent activities of the the Lithographic Artists', Engravers', and Designers' League of America, a forerunner of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America, of which Kitchelt was the national president. Essays reflect Kitchelt's experiences as a lithographer, and his experiences during a period of unemployment less

William Safire (1929-2009) was a political speechwriter, journalist, and longtime columnist for The New York Times. The William Safire papers contain correspondence with colleagues, acquaintances, and news sources (1973-1989); readers' mail regarding his political "Essays" column (1990-1998); and research files that Safire created to support his political reporting during the 1970s and early 1980s. less

Anna Quindlen (born 1952) is an author and journalist. The Anna Quindlen papers (1990-1992) contain incoming letters from colleagues, friends, and readers, mostly responding to Quindlen's New York Times column "Public and Private." Also present are copies of Quindlen's responses. Major topics discussed include abortion, women's roles in the Catholic Church, and the 1992 presidential campaign. less

John Rothman (born 1924) was The New York Times director of corporate archives and a longtime information manager and pioneer of digital indexing at The Times. The John Rothman papers (1964-1990) consist of memoranda and reports documenting Rothman's leadership role in the development of The New York Times Information Bank and other information technologies. Also present are Rothman's speeches and writings on copyright, information management, and technological changes in the field of information processing and retrieval. less

Charles Klaveness was a staff editor at The New York Times between 1979 and 2008. The Charles Klaveness collection of style and usage notes contain files of memoranda and marked-up clippings distributed to The Times copy desk staff during Klaveness' tenure at the paper. These notes reveal how The Times senior editors and copy desk editors critiqued and accessed the paper's editorial work. less

The New York Times Company records. Archives records contain files kept by the archives department of The Times from the 1970s until the early 2000s. These records document the archives' operations, records acquisitions, policies for processing and providing access to collections, and the department's preservation and processing activities. Also present are the guides and indexes for all of the collections processed by Times archivists. less