{"value"=>"<p>This series is made up of files that contain items to, from, or concerning various individuals. Most people represented are staff members and others affiliated with The New York Times. Files typically consist of correspondence and memoranda documenting personnel decisions, employee assessments, staff assignments, and feedback from readers on certain stories or writers. Many files also contain brief biographical statements for New York Times employees. Additionally, a few files concern prominent individuals and contain correspondence between them and Gelb.</p> <p>The most substantial file is for Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, which primarily contains readers' mail answered by Gelb on behalf of Sulzberger, along with suggestions, criticism, and inquiries from the publisher about news articles. Also present are files for executive editors A.M. Rosenthal and Max Frankel that consist of notes from the senior editors reflecting random thoughts about various aspects of the news department. However, most of the collection's correspondence among Gelb, Frankel, Rosenthal, and Sulzberger is located in the appropriate Subject series files.</p> <p>Files are arranged alphabetically by name. Entries without box and folder numbers cross-reference related material in other files. These files do not necessarily collect every letter, memorandum, or document related to the individual; subject files should also be consulted.</p>"}