Found 2 collections related to Periodicals -- Publishing

The William Shawn papers date from 1925 to 1992, and primarily concern Shawn's work as editor of the New Yorker from 1952 to 1987. The collection offers insight into Shawn's editorial and administrative decisions, his relationships with writers and colleagues, internal tensions at the magazine, magazine finances and business practices, and public perceptions of the magazine and of Shawn. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence with staff, contributors, and readers. The collection contains a small number of files concerning Shawn's journalism, editing, and writing before and after his time with the New Yorker. less

The New York Review of Books is a magazine containing articles on books, culture, politics, and world events, which has been published semi-monthly since 1963. The New York Review of Books records document the editorial process behind the creation of the Review, and, to a lesser extent, the administration and business aspects of the magazine. The majority of the collection consists of edited manuscripts and correspondence between the editors and contributors. less