{"value"=>"<p>Schlesinger was both a professor and highly sought-after speaker. This subseries includes his lecture notes for some of his classes at the City University of New York, as well as individual lectures and lecture series he gave for various groups around the world. Schlesinger lectured in venues all around the United States, including numerous university commencements. International settings for the lectures include England, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, and Korea. This subseries also incorporates Schlesinger's testimony before various Congressional subcommittees. In many cases, the typewritten lecture notes contain handwritten annotations by Schlesinger and supporting material, such as correspondence with the sponsors of the lecture.</p> <p>Schlesinger was called upon to share his insights on both American history and current events. Many of the lectures in the collection reflect his expertise in the life and presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, including a series of lectures on Roosevelt and his times for the London Commonwealth Fund. The life and legacy of John F. Kennedy was another frequent subject from the 1960s onward. The notes for his year-long class entitled Intellectual History extend beyond American history to all of Western philosophy. His series of lectures on <span class=\"title\">Venice and the American Novel</span> combine his interests in history and art. When American politics dominated the news, Schlesinger contributed to the discussion in his personal appearances. Lectures from the mid-1970s include <span class=\"title\">Impeachment: Paradox & Dilemma</span> and <span class=\"title\">What Do We Tell Our Students?-Thoughts After Watergate</span>. The subseries also contains notable speeches from such special occasions as Adlai Stevenson's memorial service and the seventy-fifth anniversary of the New York Public Library.</p> <p>Although not listed in this guide, the collection contains sound and video recordings of various Schlesinger appearances and interviews. They include the four-part CBS News series \"Schlesinger in Albany,\" interviews publicizing <span class=\"title\">Robert Kennedy and His Times</span>, and appearances with John Kenneth Galbraith, Larry King, and other notable figures. Sound and video recordings are unavailable for use at this time pending preservation transfer.</p>"}