James B. Reston

An Inventory of the James B. Reston Papers at the University of Illinois Archives.


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BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIAL
Box
11983-1984--Weekly File   This folder contains correspondence between Reston and the University of the State of New York regarding a Regents Medal of Excellence awarded to Reston at the University's bicentennial event. The event focused on international scholarship and international exchange with several documents explaining Reston's participation.
Gordon Ambac, June 1984
Graduation Program, University of the State of New York, May 1984
Willard Genrich, 1984
Rober Maurer, February 9, 1984
Henry Ferguson, January 25, 1984
Invitation for colloqium on "International Scholarship"-The University of the State of New York, January 19, 1984
Joseph F. Shubert, December 21, 1983
Program (order of speakers) at the Bicentennial Celebration of the University of the State of New York , January 1984
Brief writeup about first colloqium in observance of the bicentennial of the University of the State of New York(2 copies,
Regents Medals for Excellence Award Recipients,
Program of the colloqium "International Scholarship-the Exchange of Data and Information", January 19, 1984
Willard A. Genrich, October 11, 1983   Letter inviting James Reston to accept the Regents Medal of Excellence
Program about the Bicentennial Commemerations of the University of the State of New York
Eric P. Schmitt, November 29, 1983
Addresses   Four pages of handwritten names, addresses and telephone numbers. All pages are undated.
Appointment book, 1981   Two small leather-bound day planners with handwritten notes, reminders and lists.
Diary containing appointments, 1981
Diary containing addresses and phone numbers, 1981
Autograph request, 1990   A request Reston received from Jim Wiggins for an autographed photo along with a map of the Marin County area with directions to Tomales.
Loose note-1 page
Map of Tomales
Jim Wiggins   Request for autograph
Envelope
Awards
Awards, 1951-55, 1959, 1969, 1980, 1982, 1987   Four folders: Folder 1, 1951-1955: Several programs from universities and organization honoring Reston, including a telegram announcing that Reston would be given an award from Sigma Delta Chi and a newspaper clipping announcing an honorary degree from Colgate University. Also personal correspondence concerning the "Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur" and a letter declining an honorary degree from Kenyon College. Folder 2, 1955: A letter from Nils Y. Wessell of Tufts University to Reston,inviting him to speak at commencement and Reston's reply in both telegram and letter formats. Also, newspaper clippings congratulatory notes concerning Reston's acceptance of the Clapper Award. Folder 3, 1959: Correspondence about the George Polk Memorial Award in National Reporting from Long Island University. Folder 4, 1980, 1982, 1987: Correspondence with the American-Scottish Foundation about The Wallace Award; a letter informing Reston he has been given the decoration of Officer of the Order of Leopold from the Belgian Embassy; correspondence about the Sylvanus Thayer Award from West Point; program from 1980 University of Notre Dame commencement where Reston was given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
University of Illinois Commencement Program, June 17, 1961   Brochure containing names of candidates for degrees
New York University Commencement, June 7, 1961   Brochure containing names of candidates for degrees
Pierre Dupont , July 12, 1952   James Reston recieves the diploma of "Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur" from France
Gordon Chalmers, April 20, 1955   Kenyon College invites James Reston to accept the degree of Doctor of Laws
Illinois Alumni News, March, 1961   James Reston is one of three recipients for the Illini Achievement Awards
Colgate College Commencement, June 11, 1951
Newspaper clipping about James Reston recieving an honorary degree from Colgate College
Telegram informing James Reston that he is the winner of the Washington Correspondence Award for distinguished journalism, April 14, 1959
Award Dinner of the Boston Press Club, February 16, 1953   Booklet containing program-James Reston is the featured speaker
Nils Y. Wessell invites James Reston to Tufts College to recieve an honorary degree, April 16, 1955
Norval Neil Luxon, April 28, 1955
Telegrams to Nils Y. Wessell
Article in Dayton Daily Camera News (original and photocopy) about James Reston winning the Raymond Clapper Award, April 25, 1955
Article in Editor and Publisher about James Reston recieving an honorary degree from Oberlin College, Ohio, June 25, 1955
Article in The Sunday Star about James Reston winning the Raymond Clapper Award, April 24, 1955
Admiral Richard L. Conolly, February, 1954    Correspondence between James Reston and Richard Connolly regarding Reston winning the 1953 George Polk Memorial Award for National Reporting. Also included is a list of the recipients in other categories
The American-Scottish Foundation, Inc., March, 1982   Correspondence between The Lady Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton and James Reston regarding Reston being awarded The Wallace Award. Also included is a list of previous recipients.
James Reston is honored with the decoration of Officer of the Order of Leopold by His Majesty King Baudouin, Belgia , May 22, 1959
Correspondence about nominating James Reston with the Sylvanus Thayer Award, November 16, 1987
The University of Notre Dame commencement weekend brochure, May 16-18, 1980
New York Public Library Bernstein Award    Corrsepondence regarding the acceptance of the Helen B. Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism, including a letter of congratulations from Iphigene Sulzberger, press releases and photos.
Vartan Gregorian, The New York Public Library, April 4, 1988   James Reston is awarded the Helen B. Bernstein Award for excellence in journalism
News Release announcing that the Joseph Frank Bernstein presented the New York Public Library with with over $1 million dollars, February 6, 1987
Mrs Arthur Hays Sulzberger, June 30, 1988
Gabriele M. Gossner, April 29, 1988
4 photographs taken by Mary Hilliard of the New York Library Award function, 1988
Boston College, Doctor of Laws, 1964   Type-written biographies of Reston and others receiving honorary degrees from Boston College and a program from the commencement ceremony.
Writeups about the recipients of honorary degrees from Boston University, 1963
Booklet of the Boston College University Commencement, June 10, 1963   James Reston recieves an honorary degree
Raymond Clapper Award, 1955   Telegrams between Reston and judges for the Raymond Clapper Award, letters of congratulations to Scotty, along with newspaper clippings and photographs of the award ceremony.
Note of congratulations, April 25, 1955
Thank you letter to Louis La Cross, April 26, 1955
Thank you letter to J.R. Seacrest, April 26, 1955
Thank you letter to John R. Cauley, April 25, 1955
John R. Cauley congratulates James Reston on winning the Raymond Clapper award, April 24, 1955
William J. McManus , April 26, 1955
James Reston thanks William J. McNamus, April 27, 1955
Thank you letter to Jenkin L. Jones, April 26, 1955
Thank you letter to C.D. McNamee, April 26, 1955
Photograph of James Reston winning the Raymond Clapper Award
Newspaper clipping (and photocopy) of James Reston winning the Raymond Clapper Award, April 23, 1955
St. Bonaventure Considine Award    Letter informing Reston he has been selected to receive the Bob Considine Award from St. Bonaventure University, along with a press release detailing the history of the award, past recipients and a brief biography of Reston.
Rev. Mathias Doyle invites James Reston to recieve the Bob Considine Award, July 20, 1987
Press Release regarding James Reston winning the St. Bonaventure University's Bob Considine Award, September 2, 1987
University of Dayton, honorary degree, 1987   Letter from the University of Dayton informing Reston he has been chosen for an honorary degree, a telegram of acceptance from Reston and a packet of information about the commencement exercises and activities planned for the day.
Brother Raymond L. Fitz invites James Reston to The University of Dayton to recieve an honorary degree, December 1, 1986
Mary Neacy, February 27, 1987
James Reston accepts the invitation to visit The University of Dayton, December 15, 1986
Details of the University of Dayton's commencement exercises, April 26, 1987
University of Glasgow, honorary degree (4 folders), 1983   Folder 1: Newspaper clippings about the state of Glasgow with handwritten notes from Reston on it, several copies of the Commemoration Day programs, along with pamphlets for the honorary graduate dinner and a professional photo of Reston in academic regalia with other honorees. Folder 2: Type-written notes about the other honorees and a letter sent to Reston from the University after the ceremony with enclosed photos and information about purchasing a robe and hood. Folder 3: Background information on the state of Scotland in the form of guidebooks, old speeches and personal notes to Reston. Also, seating plans and instructions for the graduation ceremony and dinner. Folder 4: Order of proceedings and graduation ceremony booklet.
Handwritten notes
University of Glasgow Commemoration Day program, June 15, 1983
University of Glasgow Honorary Graduation Dinner program, June 14, 1983
University of Glasgow Honorary Degree dinner seating arrangements, June 14, 1983
Newspaper article by Eric Robson about Glasgow
Photograph of recipients of the honorary degrees at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow graduation ceremony brochure (8 copies), June 15, 1983
University of Glasgow, September 30, 1983
The Catholic Archbishop
The Chancellor awards the honorary degrees
Writup about Alistair MacLean
Writeup about Robert Andrew Glendenning Carson
James Reston speaks about Glasgow
Tourism brochure of Scotland
The Chancellor awards an honorary degree to The Reverend James Martin
Alastair M. Dunnett, January 18, 1983
University of Glasgow Honorary Graduation Timetable, June 1, 1983
James Reston speaks about Glasgow
Glimpses of a Worried England by I. Norman Smith
The British Keep Cheery by I. Norman Smith
University of Glasgow Honorary Graduation Timetable (2 copies), 1983
Rough draft of James Reston's talk at the University of Glasgow, 1983
Gerard Rice, April 19, 1983
An address by Gerard T. Rice to the St Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C., 1983
University of Glasgow graduation ceremony brochure , 1983
Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom of Speech Medal , 1991   Details of Reston's trip to accept the Four Freedoms Awards Ceremony, including an itinerary, background information, formal invitation and correspondence from the organization including the text of Roosevelt's speech that the awards are based on, the updated itinerary, travel arrangements and a newsletter. Also, a rough draft with handwritten notes of Reston's acceptance speech and a letter thanking Reston for his participation in the ceremony.
Letter congratulating James Reston on his recieving the 1991 Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom of Speech Medal, July 3, 1991
Writeup about the Freedom Medals
Itinerary for James Reston-Four Freedoms Awards Ceremony (2 copies), October 10-11, 1991
The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Newsletter, Summer 1991
Rough draft of James Reston's talk-Four Freedoms Award (2 copies), 1991
Report on The Atlantic Charter Conference, Canada by J. Sinclair and Charlotte P. Armstrong, August 10-14, 1991
Margaret Nyhof, September 24, 1991
John F. Sears, April 4, 1991
John F. Sears, October 18, 1991
John F. Sears, September 20, 1991
An excerpt from the Message to Congress by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, January 6, 1941
Invitation to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Awards, October 11, 1991
Kenyon College, Doctor of Humane Letters, 1962   Program from the Kenyon College commencement, where Reston was given an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, along with a citation from the president of the school, and a letter mailed along with the citation, with a response from Reston.
Thank you letter to Gertrude Fesler, June 26, 1962
Gertrude Fesler, June 21, 1962
Citation awarding James Reston the title of Doctor of Humane Letters, June 3, 1962
Kenyon College Commencement program, June 3, 1962
Medal of Liberty (3 folders), 1986   Folder 1: The telegram from Western Union informing Reston he has been selected as a recipient of the Medal of Liberty and letters of congratulations from personal acquaintances. Folder 2: Information about the award ceremony and the festivities preceeding the event, including invitations, an itinerary and correspondence concerning the production of a commemorative video and Reston's prepared remarks. Folder 3: A letter of congratulations on U.S. Senate stationary.
Vicky Schuck
Congratulations card from Bern Leipelt
Letter of congratulations from Godfrey Sperling, July 7, 1986
Newspaper article (and photocopy) by Paul Goldberger about the Statue of Liberty, July 17, 1986
Congratulations card from Mrs Arthur Hays Sulzberger, March 2, 1986
Letter to Sally Reston from Herb, July 5, 1986
Congratulations card from Lorrie Anne Secrest, July 9, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Laverne Campbell, July 3, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Mark H. Mullin, July 10, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Oscar R. Miller, July 8, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Harrison, July 5, 1986
Newspaper article by Sara Rimer about the recipients of the Medal of Liberty Award (7 copies)
Telegram from Lee A. Iococca informing James Reston that he is one of the recipients of the Medal of Liberty Award, March 1, 1986
Marie Kidder
Letter of congratulations from Charles Martin, July 2, 1986
Letter of congratuations from the Swedish Embassy, July 10, 1986
Congratulations card , July 4, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Ralph Humphrey, July 4, 1986
Postcard from Harry Villard, July 4, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Harise Campbell, July 9, 1986
Congratulations card from Eileen Kingsbury-Smith, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Christopher Lydon, July 7, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Eve, July 6, 1986
Letter of congratulations from Ray E. Morgan, July 7, 1986
Invitation from the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, July 4, 1986
RSVP card
Invitation to mass at St Patrick's Cathedral
Jim Newton, May 29, 1986
William Denis Fugazy, New York Statue of Liberty Centennial Commission, May 29, 1986
Newspaper clipping by Sara Rimer about the recipients of the Medal of Liberty (3 copies)
David L. Wolper, May 14, 1986
Nancy Sureck, April 8, 1986
Details about the filmed interview of James Reston (2 copies), March 17, 1986
James Reston's answers to the filmed interview questions, 1986
Brochure for the Official French-American Committee for the celebration of the Statue of Liberty Centenary, May 3-October 28, 1986
Handwritten notes
Telgram informing James Reston that he was among those selected for the Medal of Liberty Award, March 1, 1986
Letter of congratulations
Miami University, honorary degree, 1977   Program from the commencement ceremony at Miami University, where Reston gave the commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Miami University Annual Commencement brochure, May 15, 1977   The program from the University of Missouri Honor Awards for Distinguished Service in Journalism.
University of Missouri Award for Distinguished Service, 1961
The University of Missouri Bulletin Honor Awards brochure for Distinguished Service in Journalism, 1961
Overseas Press Club Award, 1955   Letter from Reston to the President of the Overseas Press Club of America thanking the club for his award, but regretting that he was not present to receive the honor.
Letter to Robert Considine, April 27, 1955
Polk Award (2 folders), 1954   Folder 1: Correspondence about the George Polk Award and requests for materials for the event and programs from the event. Folder 2: Invitation to a luncheon in honor of the Polk Awards.
The George Polk Awards Luncheon brochure, April 8, 1987
List of Reston articles for George Polk Award poster
RSVP card for George Polk Awards
Robert D Spector, January 29, 1987
Press Release-Long Island University presents 12 George Polk Awards in Journalism, March 1, 1987
Program for the 6th Annual Luncheon at the Department of Journalism, Long Island University , April 8, 1954
Sigma Delta Chi Award, 1959   Press release about the winners of the Sigma Delta Chi Awards and a letter from Reston explaining his absence at the ceremony.
Emmit Holleman
List of Sigma Delta Chi awardees for distinguished service in journalism, April 17, 1959
Tufts University resolution of gratitude, 1979   A letter and a certificate from Tufts University expressing their gratitude to Reston.
Charles Adams, May 18, 1979
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University thanks James Reston for his support and services, May 7, 1979
Benjamin A. Franklin, January 27, 1989
Box
2Yale honorary degree, 1977   Instructions from Yale University as to where Reston will sit, how to receive his hood and how to go about inviting family members to the occasion. Also, brief biographies of those receiving honorary degrees from Yale.
Henry Chauncy, Jr., Yale University, April 13, 1977
Yale University Commencement Brochure (2 copies), May 16, 1977
John Peter Zenger Award, 1963
The John Peter Zenger Award Address by James Reston, 1963   Brochure with a description of the history of the award and the full text of the address Reston gave at the ceremony.
Henry Beston, The Outermost House--reactions of James B. and Sally F. Reston, May 1977   James and Sally Reston's response to the success of The Outermost House, typed on carbon paper with handwritten notes in red pen. They believed it deserved its success, but thought it was a "sometime-thing."
James Reston's thoughts on The Outermost House by Henry Beston, May 1977
Correspondence
Almeida Theatre, 1989   Letter from a friend asking for Reston's assistance in promoting the Almeida Theatre in London.
Letter, Almeida Theatre, May 15, 1989
General, 1989   Letters from organizations and individuals congratulating Reston on his retirement or requesting information along with a newspaper clipping of a Henry Kissinger article and a receipt from the Gridiron Club.
Melissa Herman-Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc, December 7, 1989
Scott Donaldson-The College of William and Mary, November 26, 1989
The Century Bulletin, December 1989
Roy T. Mathews, November 26, 1989
Mrs Thomas S. Quinndo, November 20
Spotty Boatner, November 9, 1989
Sidney E. Elsner-The Plain Dealer, November 18, 1989
Peter J. Dougherty-The Free Press, November 22, 1989
Deane W. Malott, November 16, 1989
Howard W. Parker
Steve G. Calabresi and David M McIntosh-The Federalist Society (attached are envelopes and brochure), November 27, 1989
Lawrence Auster, November 8, 1989
Henry Kissinger's article in Newsweek-"Living with the Inevitable", December 4, 1989
Walter R. Porges-ABC News, December 6, 1989
Annual dues bill from The Gridiron Club, December 3, 1989
Personal (5 folders), 1927, 1940, 1971, 1978-84, 1986-87, 1989-94   Folder 1: Photocopy of an article introducing Reston as the new editor of Delco Doings, several letters from family and coworkers about Reston's memoirs and health and a letter from Reston about the conditions of his retirement. Folder 2: Personal correspondence from acquaintances concerning Reston's health after his stroke, responses to his memoir, requests for assistance with problems in Martha's Vineyard, requests for advice from aspiring writers, and requests for information. Also, information about a documentary about Reston. Folder 3: Personal letters from Reston, along with audit information about the Vineyard Gazette, paperwork from the Times transferring ownership of a company car to Reston, and correspondence about Norman Rockefeller. Folder 4: Personal correspondence, mostly concerning the Vineyard Gazette and old friends attempting to reconnect. Folder 5: Personal correspondence concerning joint business ventures in Europe, a petition asking for Reston's support in the fight against PACs, an invitation to the Pen Faulkner Awards honoring Saul Bellow and a letter from Georgetown University requesting Reston's collection of books and papers.
Photocopies of a letter from Herb Andgee
Photocopies of a letter from Jim Reston, June 23, 1991
Photocopies of an article from the Delco Doings
Letter to Sol from James Reston, April 24, 1991
Yale University Alumni Directory Questionnaire, 1994
Hilary Stout, 1999
Sam Fink, April 28, 1989
Howard W. Leonard, March 11, 1993
Mark Roberts, March 18, 1993
Kathie Moore, May 9
Photocopy of an article from The Independent-"E.W. Kenworthy", February 3, 1993
Letter from Tom and article (in progress) on Rum-Running, April 17, 1992
Craig Whitney, April 28, 1993
Postcard from Steve Rattner, August 5, 1992
John S. Lew, August 27, 1971
Edith Potter, September 28, 1971
William C. Forman-The World Book of Restons1994
Letter to Joe Kennedy from Harvey, December 12, 1940
Letter to Ned from Wallace Carroll, November 5, 1991
Wmaamsler
Susan W. Dryfoos, July 22, 1992
W. W. Clements- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., March 14, 1991
Phillip Hamburger- The New Yorker, August 13, 1992
Norman S. Reed, September 2, 1992
Russell Baker, January 28, 1993
Laurel A. Mayer-Sinclair Community College, MArch 9, 1993
Howell Raines, January 14, 1993
Unknown, September 23, 1994
Randolph S. Klein-AMerican Philosophical Society, June 2, 1993
Tom, April 17, 1992
Stanley Ikenberry, University of Illinois, April 28, 1992
Invitation postcard for housewarming from the Restons , June 7, 1969
Audrey Michie, August 13, 1993
Postcard from Sally Reston to Christopher Lydon, July 22, 1994
Wallace Carroll, August 17, 1992
Dirk Johnson-The New York Times, November 3, 1992
Heyward Isham, May 5, 1993
Giles Wolak and an enclosed photocopy of an article, March 15, 1993
Benjamin Welles, January 27, 1993
Pamplet about the PBS documentary on James Reston "The Man Millions Read" (2 copies)
John K. Boaz, Illinois State University, November 12, 1992
2 information cards about the PBS documentary on James Reston
Terrence J. Giroux-Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc, August 24, 1994
Address of James Russell Wiggins
Richard S. Newcombe-Creators Syndicate, June 2, 1994
Moeller-University of Iowa, October 5, 1977
Illinois Alumni News, December 1981
August Lander, May 19, 1993
S. Schweber
An envelope
James Reston to Phil, January 10, 1983
James Reston to Iphigene, 1980
James Reston to Ada Louise, January 26, 1982
Ruth Holmberg-The Chattanooga Times, January 31, 1983
James Reston to Cleve, February 17, 1983
An article by Berton Roueche- "Annals of Medicine", August 4, 1980
James Reston to Susie, January 24, 1983
C.L.Sulzberger, November 9, 1981
James Reston to Cy, November 22, 1981
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, August 6, 1981
Details of Armand Hammer
Armand Hammer-Occidental Petroleum Corporation, July 7, 1981
Thomas F. Mosson, August 13, 1981
Solomen B. Watson, IV-The New York Times Company, May 11, 1981
Automobile Purchase Agreement, May, 1981
A.M. Rosenthal-The New York Times, April 7, 1981
James Reston to Punch, September 26, 1977
Invitation to the American Philosophical Society, April 18, 1980
Christmas card from Archbishop Macshish
James Reston to Herbie, February 12, 1981
James Reston to Punch, December 24, 1980
James Reston to Ruth, December 8, 1980
James Reston to Jim, JAnuary 18, 1978
James Reston to George, June 4, 1979
Newspaper clipping
Account by George about Nelson Rockefeller, February 14, 1979
Norman, August 19
Mary Bingham, Sr., June 26, 1984
Frannie and Norm, May 4
Andrew Heiskell
James Reston to Frannie and Norm, May 12, 1984
Jim to Joanna, May 5, 1984
James Reston to Roy (2 copies), May 6, 1984
Kingara, April 17, 1984
Antony Lewis-The New York Times, April 18, 1984
Antony Lewis, April 11, 1984
James Reston to Tony, May 2, 1984
The New York Times, May 6
Shenon, April 10
Sally Smith, March 27, 1984
Marian S. Heiskell
Anne Schmitt, April 2, 1984
Envelope
Sam-Asahi Evening News, March 12
Article in Japanese about James Reston by Samiyueru
Sam-Asahi Evening News, January 21
Newspaper article-"Popular American Football"
Article from the Asahi Evening News, 1984
James Reston to Bill, January 21, 1984
Bill Caldwell
James Reston to Cy, January 10, 1984
William Friday-The University of North Carolina, January 9, 1984
James Reston to Marian and Andrew, January 5, 1983
Tory, January 17, 1984
Irish and Norman
James Reston to Bill and Kathy
James Reston to Bill, December 20, 1983
James Reston to Dorrie and Bill (2 copies) , December 19, 1983
Norman and Fran, December 23, 1983
Herb, December 16
Bill, December 11
Tory, December 1, 1983
K. Dun Gifford-Open Land Fund, November 23, 1983
John H.F. Hoving, November 23, 1983
James Reston to Barry, November 28, 1983
Tom, October 13, 1983
Sam-Asahi Evening News, October 13
William O'Shaughnessy (letter and envelope), October 12, 1983
Column by James Reston, October 11
Escott Reid (letter, article and envelope), October 11, 1983
Norman and Frannie
Richard Mayne, November 15, 1982
James Reston to Herb, November 4, 1983
Letter and envelope from Samuel Howe, September 27, 1983
James Reston to Mike, October 15, 1983
Typewritten notes by James Reston
James Reston to Manny, October 12, 1983
Deborah E. Brightman-Debevoise and Plimpton, February 28, 1990
The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe Business Journal-"Across the Negotiating Table, December 1989/January 1990
The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe Business Journal-"Negotiating the Largest Joint Venture", February/March 1990
Invitation to the PEN/Malamud Memorial Reading, December 1, 1989
Common Cause, May 22, 1987
Credit checks
Telegram from Silvia, March 16, 1979
Joseph E. Jeffs-Georgetown University, January 16, 1986
Eulogy for Orville Dryfoos, 1963   Letters thanking and complimenting Reston for the eulogy he gave to his former publisher.
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, May 28, 1963
Mark Watson, May 28, 1963
Malcolm Moos-The Johns Hopkins University, May 26, 1963
Persio C. Franco
Vincent Redding, May 28, 1963
Louis M. Loeb, May 27, 1963
Caroline, May 28, 1963
Charles G. Bolte, May 28, 1963
Monroe Green, May 27, 1963
Jimmy Wechlser, May 28, 1963
Wes Gallagher, May 28, 1963
George G. Walker, May 28, 1963
Gabriel Hauge, May 28, 1963
Frank McNaughton, 1963
Jack Tarver-The Atlanta Journal, 1963
Eugene Black, 1963
Robert Gruenberg, May 28, 1963
May 27, 1963, Gilbert Bettman
John Oakes, 1963
Journal American, May 27, 1963
Interview of Reston by John Foster Dulles Oral History Project, June 23, 1965   Typed transcript of a recorded interview by Phillip A. Crowl with James Reston for the Princeton University library.
Invitations and Requests (2 folders), 1987-1993   Requests for interviews and supplemental information.
Donna Shanefelter-SAI Productions
Elmer B. Staats, January 12, 1988
William Borders (letter and Berkshire School alumni bulletin), December 14, 1987
Edward Horrigan, Jr.-RJR Nabisco, December 18, 1987
American Express details
Andrew Walsh, December 14, 1987
Marvin Kalb-Harvard University, December 30, 1987
William R Cotter (letter and program for the Colby College convocation), August 17, 1987
Morton W. Weir-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, August 27, 1987
Two programs for the Helen B. Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism, June 9, 1992
Terence J. Giroux-Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, July 1, 1991
Herman B. Wells-Indiana University, July 11, 1991
Young Seek Choue-The International Association of University Presidents, June 19, 1992
John S. Hong-Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.(letter and envelope), September 29, 1992
Mike Kautsch-The University of Kansas, January 12, 1993
Diane L. Haworth-Fauquier County Public Library, February 3, 1993
Maxine F. Singer-The Carnegie Council, February 5, 1993
Suzanne Adams-Foreign Press Association (letter and envelope), February 9, 1993
"Journal/Notes", 1953-55, 1977, 1985   Personal notes written by and documents collected by Reston, including the transcript of a 1953 interview of Lloyd Cutler.
Journal notes, November 15, 1954
Journal notes, November 16, 1954
Journal notes, November 19, 1954
Journal notes, November 20, 1954
Journal notes, November 21, 1954
Journal notes, November 22, 1954
Journal notes, November 28, 1954
Transcipt of one of James Reston's interviews
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., April 29, 1977
Telegram from E.B. White, February 8, 1985
Text of a sermon by Reverend John H. Golding-"Begin Now", November 27, 1955
Text of a sermon by Reverend John H. Golding-"The Laughter at the Heart", November 20, 1955
Notes of James Reston's meeting with Secretary of State, Acheson, December 22, 1949
James Reston to Dean Acheson, February 4, 1949
Notes for a talk with Secretary of State, Dulles, January 20, 1954
Quotation
Wilson's First Inaugural
Notes from an interview with Lloyd, 1953
Notes from a meeting with Eisenhower, October 9, 1956
Transcript from an interview, October 8, 1953
Transcript of an telephonic interview with Justice Felix Frankfurter, October 23, 1953
Notes from a telephonic interview with China's Foreign Minister, Yeh, February 11, 1955
Leeds Church Easter program, March 31, 1991   Church program from Easter services with a post-it note attached with a list of chores.
Leeds Church Easter Program (2 copies), March 31, 1991
Marriage Service booklet--no entries    A small hardcover copy of the marriage service. No notes or markings in the book.
Marriage Service book
Memorial booklet for James B. Reston, 1995   Program from Reston's memorial service.
Memorial booklet of James Barrett Reston, December 9, 1995
New York Herald-Tribune job offer Marked "private and confidential", 1956   A typed copy of the terms of a job offered to Reston by the New York Herald-Tribune and a letter from Reston declining the offer.
Offer from The New York Herald Tribune and James Reston's reply, March 30, 1956
Notebooks (2 folders)    Working notes and memoranda written by Reston in notebooks and folders.
Box
3Notes on the nature of the news, 1964   Handwritten notes explaining the nature of the news and how to go about getting news.
Handwritten papers (2) on news and the importance of reporters, February 15, 1964
Notes on Journalism, 1966   Reston's observations about good writing.
Notes on the observations of reporters, February 17, 1947
Notes on the differences between fact and opinion, September 6, 1966
Mary Jo O'Brien, spouse of son Richard Reston, 1965   Notes about the wedding between Mary Jo O'Brien and Richard Reston.
Notes on the wedding of Mary Jody O'Brien and Richard Fulton Reston, 1965
Pascuala Olguin--Visa application, 1973-74, 1977   Visa application and letter from attorney concerning the hire of a domestic worker.
Visiting card of Luis H. Vidana,
Legal document (and copy)concerning obtaining a visa for Pascuala Olguin, July 28, 1977
Contractual agreement (5 copies) between employer and domestic worker
Document MA 7-50C-an application (and 2 copies)for alien employment certification
Document in Spanish
Legal document about employing an 'alien' in the United States
Personal    Notes, newspaper clippings, letters and rough drafts of speeches.
Awards, correspondence, and clippings, 1987, 1989, 1991-92
Program for the 1992 Edward Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting, April 6, 1992
An article by Andrew Rosenthal about Dan Quayle-The New York Times Magazine, July 5, 1992
An article by I.M.M. MacPhail oon "German Air Raids on Dumbarton", 1987
Program for the 50th Anniversary of The Atlantic Charter, August 11, 1991
Photocopy of The Atlantic Charter, August 14, 1941
From James Reston to David Busby (letter and introduction of George F. Kennan-2 copies), January 28, 1992
James Reston introduces George Kennan at the dinner of the Commission on Peace of the Diocese of Washinton, November 16, 1991 View.
Abbott Washburn, April 12, 1989
Gunter Durrschmidt, April 9, 1989
Travelogue
Business cards, speech notes, 1991   Business cards, an agenda for a Vineyard Gazette board meeting and notes for a speech.
Handwritten notes
Typed notes for a speech
Handwritten notes
Vineyard Gazette, Inc. Meeting Agenda, January 17, 1991
Business Card-Brenda Arnone-The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
Business Card-Parker Thompson Hart-Ambassador, U.S.
Marshall Wiley, U.S. Embassy
Business Card-Mahmoud El-Youssef-Embassy of Norway (2 cards)
Business Card-James Reston-The New York Times
Business Card-Helen Rinella-The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
Business Card-Jennifer Jordan-Goldman, Sachs and Co.
Receipt for cab fare
Receipt for cab fare
Correspondence and clippings concerning foundations and awards, 1979, 1990, 1992-93   Texts from speeches, personal correspondence, newspaper and magazine clippings.
Nieman Reports, Winter 1979
Kenneth Thompson-The University of Virginia, April 12, 1990
Handwritten letter from Kenneth Thompson-The University of Virginia, May 27, 1990
Kenneth Thompson-The University of Virginia, June 18, 1991
Speech about George Kennan
Carnegie Commission on Science, Technology and Government, April 1, 1993   Selected proposed findings and recommendations
Carnegie Commission on Science, Technology and Government, April 1, 1993   Biographical sketches of attendees
The Washinton Post Magazine-"An Arkansas State of Mind" by James Morgan, JUly 12, 1992
Time Magazine, April 5, 1993
Foreign Affairs-"Morality and Foreign Policy" by George Kennan, Winter 1985/86
James Reston to Nathan T. Elliff, November 30, 1991
Maria Victoria Mendez De Guzman, April 25, 1992
Paul Wolk-The Dell, January 25, 1993
Column by James Reston-"Bush Planned His Fumbles" (2 copies)
John F. Stacks-Time Magazine, March 15, 1993
Notes, cartoons, and clippings concerning Reston, 1983   Newspaper clippings about the New York Times and cartoons about Reston, program from Reston's speech on Sports and Politics at University of Notre Dame, and Century Club exchange cards.
Handwritten notes
Article - "Rosenthal Reported Scouting A Successor" by Craig Unger, August 22, 1983
Article in The Washington Times-"Walter Lippmann's Role in Wilson's Peace Plan" (and photocopy), January 12, 1983
"Sports and Politics" by James Reston-The Red Smith Lecture in Journalism, University of Notre Dame; 1983, January 12, 1983
The Century Association (5 introduction cards, one envelope and an explanatory card), May 24, 1983
"'Nipper' Campbell Takes The Stand" by James Reston (2 copies)From the collection "Great Golf Stories" edited by Robert Trent Jones, May 24, 1983
Cartoon (8 copies)
Handwritten notes
Personal (5 folders), 1960, 1964-68, 1986, 1990   Folder 1: Newspaper clipping from Parade Magazine, asking about Reston's whereabouts nad a letter from an old classmate that read the article. Also, a Time Magazine with Reston on the cover and a newspaper interview with Reston concerning Watergate. Folder 2: Correspondence about economic, democratic and social issues, many from representatives of international organizations. Clippings from Freedom and Unity, The New Republic and the Yale Review. Correspondence from the American Embassy in India. Folder 3: Personal correspondence. Folder 4:Personal and professional correspondence. Folder 5: Lists and brochures.
Stanley A. Frank, September 11, 1990
Cover of Parade Magazine, September 9, 1990
Interview with James Reston in Sentinel Star, June 29, 1973
Business card-Tenney Kelley Lehman, Nieman Foundation for Journalism
Time Magazine, February 15, 1960
Daily Pilot/News Press, May 19, 1965
Paul Hoffman, United Nations Development (and James Reston's reply), July 20, 1967   Includes speech by Paul Hoffman, "A Time To Ask Why" (July 11, 1967)
Michael Michaelis, January 26, 1965
A speech by Michael Michaelis-"The Council for American Progress", January 24, 1965
Card in French
Joint Declaration of the Action Committee for the United States of Europe, May 8 and 9, 1965
James Rowe, May 26, 1965
Article in The New Republic "Diplomatic Logjam-Esprit Without a Corps at the Department of State" by Nathaniel Mc Kitterick
Article by George V. Allen and James Rowe about the position of 'Permenant Under Secretary'
Per Monsen, International Press Institute, March 29, 1965
Ray, The New York Times, March 1, 1965
Ray, The New York Times, February 23, 1965
Leaflet about the International Press Institute
Walker Lewis, March 22, 1965
Jahiele, Ambasciata D'Italia, December 29, 1964
Addresses of Richard Reston and Marcella Dalton, 1955
School of Journlism, The University of North Carolina, March 9, 1965
Clarence Streit, Federal Union, March 24, 1965
Clarence Streit
Freedom and Union newsletter
Freedom and Union Magazine, March, 1965
James Reston to William Benton, May 11, 1965
Chester Bowles, Embassy of the United States of America, May 24, 1965
Speech by Ambassador Chester Bowles-"Gandhi As I Understood Him", May 5, 1965
"The Oldest New Nation" by Chester Bowles in The Yale Review; %Date%=March 1965; %ScopeContent%=, May 5, 1965
John B. Oakes-The New York Times, May 21, 1965
Copy of letter from John Oakes to Erford Burt, May 21, 1965
Harry A. Wurtzel-Freeport Heating and Appliance Co., May 15, 1965
Margery Loengard, United Negro College Fund, Inc., May 17, 1965
Thomas Hamilton, The New York Times, May 18, 1965
John Hamilton, The New York Times (in envelope), May 18, 1965
Thomas Hamilton, April 29, 1965
Nils Lennartson, May 14, 1965
James Gordon, April 28, 1965
James Rowe-Corcoran, Foley, Youngman and Rowe, April 29, 1965
Collection of letters between John Kenneth Galbraith, Harvard University and Nancy Williamson, Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, April 1968
Carolyn, April 21, 1965
Suggestions for articles by Keppel (all dealing with education)
SVR on 'Aid to Vietnam', May 13, 1965
Arthur Larson, Duke University, May 18, 1965
Thomas Vail-The Plain Dealer, May 17, 1965
Reply envelope from the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions
Norman Cousins, March 19, 1965
President's Report-Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, April 1, 1962-December 31, 1964
Survey questionnaire by Edward Strong, Stanford University-"Strong Vocational Interest Blank For Men", 1964
Leaflet on "The Interest Archives" at the University of Minnesota
Atlas, May 18, 1965
Lloyd N. Cutler-Wilmer, Cutler and Pickering, May 19, 1965
Michael W. Moynihan, Department of State, May 18, 1965
Booklet from the Agency for International Development-"AID...in Summary"
L.W. Douglas-Southern Arizona Bank and Trust Building, May 19, 1965
George S. Franklin, Council on Foreign Relations, May 21, 1965
Orange Coast Daily Pilot, May 20, 1965
Albert W. Bates, May 20, 1965
Editorial from Daily Pilot/News Press-"More Dialogue Needed", May 19, 1965
Malcolm A MacIntyre-Martin Marietta Corporation , May 14, 1965
Air Mail letter from Jennifer Dakers, May 27, 1967
Alastair Buchan-The Institute for Strategic Studies, June 27, 1967
Bill McClery, Princeton Quarterly, February 9, 1968
Phillip M. Stern, April 19, 1968
James Reston to Quincy Howe, February 19, 1968
Porter McKeever, United Nations Association of the United States of America, April 8, 1966
John D. Pomfret (and James Reston's reply), March 13, 1968
L.W.Douglas-Southern Arizona Bank and Trust Building, February 13, 1968
Kenyon C. Bolton, February 26, 1968
Bill Molden-Omaha World-Herald (and envelope), February 25, 1968   Column from the Omaha World-Herald by Robert McMorris enclosed
Handwritten note
Article by Eugene Patterson in The Petersburg Times-"Some People Behind the Printed Page", April 14, 1974
Postcard from the Metropolitan Club, June 21, 1965
Letter, August 10, 1967
David
Susan, January 15, 1966
Palph McGill-The Atlanta Constitution, July 6, 1965
Neil, July 3, 1965
James Reston to Bruce, July 11, 1965
Promotions
Milton G. Wolf (and reply), September 7, 1964
Rowland H. Bacon (and reply), September 4, 1964
Ann C. Moyr (and reply), September 5, 1964
Thoman Mullaney (and reply), September 1, 1964
Peter Garfunkel(and reply), September 4, 1964
Samuel Tower (and reply), September 11, 1964
William Merriam-International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation, September 4, 1964
Edna Steel, Septemebr 3, 1964
Thomas Murphy, September 3, 1964
Joseph Eckhouse-Grand-Way, September 3, 1964
Bill Ardery-General Motors Corporation, September 3, 1964
Harold Moskovit, September 3, 1964
Edward Tebeau, September 3, 1964
Joseph Dey, Jr.-United States Golf Association, September 2, 1964
James Rowley-United States Secret Service, September 3, 1964
Arthur Sulzberger-The New York Times, August 31, 1964
Henry Modell (and envelope), September 2, 1964
Harold Miller-Miller Associates, September 2, 1964
William Mitchell-Republic Steel Corporation, September 2, 1964
Leverett Saltonstall-United States Senate, September 2, 1964
David-The New York Times, September 1, 1964
J.W. Fulbright-United States Senate, September 1, 1964
Sol Taishoff-Broadcasting, September 2, 1964
Frank Mitchell-British Embassy Press Office, September 2, 1964
Norman Isaacs, September 2, 1964
Ray Hulbart-The New York Times, September 2, 1964
Bernstein-East Hampton House, September 2, 1964
Frank Bailinson (and envelope), September 2, 1964
Shirley Clurman, September 2, 1964
Nathaniel Gertenzang, September 2, 1964
Sergio Fendatea-Ambasciata D'Italia, September 2, 1964
Irvin Taubkin, September 1, 1964
Bruce Lee-Reader's Digest, September 3. 1964
Robert Kriendler, September 2, 1964
Shep Stone-telegram
Betty Gram Swing, September 3, 1964
Relman Morin-The Associated Press, September 3, 1964
John Steele-Time, John Steele
Roscoe Drummond-Herald Tribune, Septmeber 3, 1964
Herbert Kruger-WTAG, Septemebr 2, 1964
Vermont Royster-The Wall Street Journal, Septmeber 2, 1964
Herbert Brucker, September 2, 1964
Kingsbury Smith-Journal American, Spetember 3, 1964
Jacob Javits-United States Senator, September 2, 1964
Bernard Shanley (and reply) , September 3, 1964
Arthur Krock-The New York Times, September 1, 1964
Abe Rosenthal-The New York Times, September 8, 1964
The Governor-Pennsylvannia, September 4, 1964
Jack Fischer-Harper's Magazine, September 8, 1964
Larrin Hanch-The New York Times, September 3, 1964
Nathan Goldstein-The New York Times, September 8, 1964
Edward Greenbaum, September 8, 1964
Ralph McGill-The Atlanta Constitution, September 3, 1964
Julius Frandsen-United Press International, September 4, 1964
Ruth Golden, September 9, 1964
Joseph Cullman-Phillip Morris Inc., September 3, 1964
C.L. Sulzberger-The New York Times, September 2, 1964
Robert Cohen (and reply) -Bache and Co.
Ganju-telegram
Harold Stassen, September 8, 1964
Abe Schechter Associates, Inc., September 8, 1964
Harlan Cleveland-Assistant Secretary of State, September 2, 1964
Julius Ochs Adler Jr.-Thomas Deegan Company, September 8, 1964
Thomas Vail-The Plain Dealer, September 3, 1964
Lawrence Davies-The New York Times, September 3, 1964
Joseph Clark-United States Senate, September 10, 1964
Ms. Julius Ochs Adler, September 3, 1964
Joseph Durso, September 4, 1964
F. M. Flynn, September 4, 1964
Ned-International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation, September 3, 1964
John M Riehle and Company, September 4, 1964
Thomas Daffron-The New York Times, September 3, 1964
Thomas E. Mullaney-The New York Times, September 9, 1964
William Benton-Encyclopedia Britannica, September 4, 1964
Samuel Vaughan-Doubleday and Company, September 4, 1964
Hugh Dryfoos, September 9, 1964
Louis Harris, September 8, 1964
Edwin Friendly (and envelope), September 4, 1964
Davidson Taylor-Columbia University in the City of New York, September 3, 1964
Ernest Barcella-General Motors Corporation, September 3, 1964
Gene Giancarlo-American Society of Newspaper Editors, September 3, 1964
William S. Howland-Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, September 2, 1964
John Rockfeller 3rd, September 14, 1964
W.C. Smith-Telegram, September 3, 1964
Blanche Knopf-Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, September 3, 1964
Percy Winner, The American University, September 2, 1964
Carol Kridel, September 9, 1964
Alfred Motley-Parade
Tom-The Metropolitan Club, September 14, 1964
Wilbur Elston-The Detroit News, September 10, 1964
Harry Ashmore-Encyclopedia Britannica, September 10, 1964
William Gaples, September 4, 1964
Rob McClinrock-Naval War College, September 2, 1964
Patrick Reynolds-The New York Times, September 2, 1964
Andrew Fisher-The New York Times, September 2, 1964
Peter Draz
Forrest Seymour-Worchester Telegram, September 9, 1964
Edward Stanley-National Broadcasting Company, September 14, 1964
R.J. Chodes-telegram, September 1, 1964
Nona Brown-Telegram, September 1, 1964
Seiryu Hata-The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo-telegram, September 12, 1964
Whitney Young Jr-Telegram, September 4, 1964
Lewis Strauss-Telegram, September 2, 1964
Norval Neil Luxon-The University of North Carolina, September 2, 1964
Chris Morris, September 12, 1964
Peter Armour, September 3, 1964
James Farley-The CocaCola Export Corporation, September 4, 1964   Attached is a copy of the Memorial Tribute to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn in Atlantic City, New Jersey-August 27, 1964
Jewel Lorah (and reply), September 4, 1964
Richard Heindel-Pratt Institute (and reply), September 2, 1964
Rev. Donald Casey-The Maryknoll Fathers (and reply), September 11, 1964
Margaret Jennings-postcard (and reply), September 3, 1964
W.N. Espy (and reply), September 8, 1964
Frank Quick-Jefferson Hotel(and reply), September 7, 1964
Anne Guthrie-Metropol(and reply), September 7, 1964
Frank Dickerson(and reply), September 9, 1964
Jacob Plaut (and reply), September 13, 1964
Leo Hirsch (and reply), September 10, 1964
John Madigan-WBBM-TV (and reply), September 17, 1964
Aubrey Milan(and reply), September 6, 1964
Albert Fick-Argus South African Newspapers(and reply), September 4, 1964
Joe Vodrey-Brush Moore Newspapers(and reply). Attached is a newspaper clipping, September 4, 1964
George Walker-Electric Bond and Share Company (and reply), September 17, 1964
Harry Denman- The Methodist Church(and reply), September 14, 1964
Everett Case-Alfred Sloan Foundation (and reply), September 21, 1964
Tony, September 2, 1964
Archie MacKenzie-The British Embassy, September 19, 1964
Kenneth Love, October 2, 1964
Mike-Prime Minister of Canada, September 9, 1964
Dean Rusk, The Secretary of State
Press Release from The New York Times announcing changes in its editorial assignments. This includes James Reston becoming associate editor., September 2, 1964
Article from The New York Times "Witness Tells Senate Committee A Nickname Can Be A Bar To Auto Insurance" (and photocopy), March 14, 1968
Don Cook-Los Angeles Times (and photocopy), March 22, 1966
Times Associate Editor , 1964, 1966
Times Executive Editor, 1968
Hal, May 8, 1968
Samuel Tower (and envelope), May 10, 1968
Lewis Funke-The New York Times (and envelope), May 5, 1968
Robert Alden-The New York Times, May 4, 1968
Dave Shipler, May 2, 1968
Midge Longley (and envelope), May 9, 1968
Abe Raskin-The New Tork Times (and envelope), May 5, 1968
Charley Mohr-The New York Times, May 1, 1968
Bob Klieman-The New York Times, May 1, 1968
Dick Leoonly-The New York Times, May 1, 1968
Andre Fisher-The New York Times, May 3, 1968
Antony Lewis-The New York Times, May 1, 1968
Glad Hill-The New York Times, May 1, 1968
Jim (and envelope), May 4, 1968
Soufa Refugee Camp (and envelope), May 9, 1968
Robert Trumbull - The New York Times(and envelope), May 9, 1968
Handwritten note from James Reston
Henry Tanner-The New York Times(and envelope), May 2, 1968
Beverley-The New York Times (and envelope), May 4, 1968
Lawrence Davies-The New York Times, May 6, 1968
Fred Hechinger-The New York Times (and envelope), May 5, 1968
Arthur Daley-The New York Times, May 7, 1968
Gordon Havens-The New York Times (and envelope), May 4, 1968
Harry Gilroy-The New York Times, May 6, 1968
Monroe Green (and envelope), May 2, 1968
Al Shuster-The New York Times(and envelope), May 2, 1968
Louise Huger, May 3, 1968
Arthur Gelb-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
Lew-telegram and 1 photocopy and envelope, May 2, 1968
Claudia Sitton-telegram and 1 photocopy, May 1, 1968
John Herbers-original telegram and 2 photocopies, May 2, 1968
Ruth Adler-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
Tom Campion-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
John Kelly-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
Bos Crowther-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
John Stewart-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
Larry-The New York Times (and envelope), May 2, 1968
Denny Sullivan-The New York Times (and envelope), May 8, 1968
Peter Grouse, May 6, 1968
Gertrude Samuels, May 1, 1968
Maggie-The New York Times
Dan, May 1, 1968
Newspaper cutting
Ayrle, May 23, 1968
Nathaniel Gerstenzang, May 8, 1968
Clifton Daniel-The New York Times, April 25, 1968
C.L. Sulzberger-The New York Times, May 2, 1968
Theodore Bernstein (and envelope), May 3, 1968
James B. Reston
Biographies, 1965, 1971-73, 1976, 1980, 1984   Various biographies on Reston written for organizations and other groups to use. Two folders of letters from friends and admirers congratulating Reston on his promotion to Associate Editor and later to Executive Editor.
Postcard , September 22, 1951
Important milestones in James Reston's life (2 copies)
Biographical data on James Reston, February 1974
Biographical details on James Reston for Marquis Who's Who
James Reston -awards and important dates (several copies)
Awards recieved by James Reston (2 copies)
An article about James Reston-'The One, The Only- And The Last?' by Horace Sutton, January 29, 1972
Brief sketch of James Reston's achievements
Entry for The International Who's Who 1985-86
Correspondence about Joanna Richey's visit to Newport, May 25, 1984
Biographical questionnaire from The International Author's and Writers Who's Who, February 10, 1986
Brochure about The International Book of Honor and envelopes
Letter from the Library of Congress soliciting James Reston's personal papers (and reply), September 27, 1984
Copy for revision for entry in Contemporary Authors, 1982
Copy for revision for entry in Marquis Who's Who (3 copies)
Copy for revision for entry in The International Who's Who ( 13 copies)
Transcript of a CBS Special Report "Reston on China: A conversation with Eric Sevareid", August 31, 1971
Article in Esquire-'The 100 Most Important People in the World', April
Handwritten note
Copy of article in The New Republic- 'Reston on His Laurels' by Stephen Chapman, April 19, 1980   A critical look at Reston's writing and relationships with top officials
A booklet on 'America:Then, Now and Tomorrow', 1976   Observing the U.S. Bicentennial, members of the Year Book board of editors descuss the heritage of America's past and challenge of its future
A bookmark with a picture of The 1976 West Tisbury Slectmen
An address given at The University of Michigan-'The Commencement of What?', May 1, 1965
Biodata of Sally Fulton Reston
Press clipping from The Oregonian-'Spiro denies press "assault"; Reston concedes status loss'[original in cover], February 24, 1973
Press clipping from The Miami News(editorial)-'We Hear Reston on Nixon, Agnew'[original in cover], February 8, 1973
Box
4Diary entries (2 folders), 1942-43, 1945, 1947, 1950, 1954, 1978, 1987   Reston clerk Amy Wallace collected Reston's diary entries from the 1940s and 1950s. The entries concern politics most often, though this material also contains some personal letters to Reston's sons, genealogical material concerning the Reston family, and expense account statements. Several documents that Wallace refers to are missing, including a 1964 letter to Washington Post publisher Kay Graham and photographs of Reston's 1965 Vietnam airplane crash.
Chronicle Sunday Punch, Column by James Reston: "The Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson" (and photocopy), Dec. 13, 1968
James Reston writes about the "new war" in America between labor and management, September 15, 1945 View.
James Reston writes a brief note about his birthday, November 3, 1945 View.
Diary, Left and Right, December 10, 1945    Reston's diary concerning the conflict between the "left" and the "right." View.
Diary, Drought and Deluge,    Discussion with Arthur Krock and Arthur Sulzberger about the difference between the totalitarian left and the totalitarian right. View.
Diary, Prejudices and Principles,    Diary about federal legislators. View.
Diary, Tyranny of Deadines,    Diary about how the Americans oversimplify most of the current problems. View.
Diary, Jan 1, 1947   Diary written after snow about the Reston family. View.
Diary entry; , Feb. 17, 1947   Reston ruminates on the the Truman Administration, the journalism profession, and his son's report card View.
Principles and Politics, View.
James Reston writes a brief note on the State Department, Unknown View.
Handwritten notes on the box contents    Written possibly by Reston clerk Amy Wallace
Handwritten notes by James Reston
Handwritten notes on James Reston's family tree and a rough floor plan of the Reston's first house
Blank paper
Two expense statements, 1987
Personal notes, Feb 24, 1978   Reston talked about under what circumstances would President Sadat change hi strategy in the negotiations with Israel. View.
Conversation Transcript, Undated   Conversation about Indochina and Soviet relations View.
Diary, Nov 15, 1954   Reston talks about Bob LaFollette, the former leader of the Senate. View.
James Reston writes about a new trend where liberals are forced into obscurity while extremes dominate the headlines, November 18, 1954 View.
Diary about a speech given by Pierre Mendes, the French Premier, Nov 19, 1954   Reston said the French Premier made a very good speech to the National Press Club. View.
James Reston writes about his son's "classic adolescent remark", November 20, 1954
Diary, Nov 22, 1954   Reston's diary about the comments on French Premier given by Secretary of State Dulles. View.
Outline of a day, November 21, 1954
Diary about Vice President Nixon, Jan 21, 1957   Reston said Nixon thinks in terms of political techniques more than in the substance of policy. View.
James Reston writes about the "time-lag" that exists in Washington, November 28, 1954
Handwritten notes about the box contents (and photocopy), Unknown
Transcript of conversation between James Reston and George
James Reston's thoughts on Vice President Nixon , January 21, 1957
Katherine and Philip Graham, 1948, 1959, 1991   Handwritten proposals from Katherine and Philip Graham attempting to entice Reston to join their staff at the Washington Post. The papers detail the salary and benefits package the Post was offering to Reston. Also, correspondence between Graham and Reston concerning baseball standings.
First page of file on James Reston
Two handwritten documents from Washington Post publisher Philip Graham to Reston offering him a position at The Washington Post. Details include stock options, a job description and insurance
Family income riders
Correspondence between Phillip Graham, Bus Ham and Shirley Povich, August 1948
Diary entries, 1954, 1957, 1978
Reston Papers, 1961, 1963, 1967   Communication between universities and organizations seeking the disposition of Reston's papers and Reston's reply to each group.
Handwritten notes (author unknown)
Correspondence between James Reston and John Broderick (The Library of Congress) regarding Restons papers., December 26 and 27, 1967
David Mearns, The Library of Congress, December 13, 1967
John Broderick, The Library of Congress (and envelope), April 11, 1968
Correspondence between Leslie Fisher, Jr., The State Historical Society of Wisconsin and James Reston , November, 1961
Correspondence between Leslie Fisher, Jr. and James Reston , June 4, 1963
David Henry, University of Illinois writing to James Reston about his papers, November 29, 1961
Correspondence between Martin Bush, Syracuse University and James Reston about his papers, September, 1963
Reston weekly schedules, 1983-87   Weekly schedules of Mr. and Mrs. Reston's activities and obligations, prepared by Reston's clerks.
September 26, year unknown
October 19, 1987
July 4, 1987
February 28, 1987
June 27, 1987
June 13, 1987
June 6, 1987
May 30, year unknown
April 17, 1987
April 11, 1987
April 4, 1987
March 28, 1987
March 14, 1987
March 7, 1987
February 21, 1987
January 22-February 10, 1987 (and copy)
January 17, 1987
January 21, 1987
December 30, 1986
December 20, 1986
December 13, 1986
December 6, 1986
December 1, 1986
November 22, Year Unknown
November 15, Year Unknown
Letter from Hilary to James Reston
November 20, 1986
November 6, 1986
November 1, Year Unknown
October 25, Year Unknown
October 18, Year Unknown
October 11, Year Unknown
October 4, 1986
September 25 - October 3, Year Unknown
September 20, Year Unknown
September 13, 1986
September 6, 1986
August 6, Year Unknown
August 2, 1986
August 26, 1986
August 19, 1986
July 12, 1986
July 2, Year Unknown
July 28, 1986
June 21, 1986 (revised)
June 14, 1986
June 7, 1986
June 7, 1986
May 31, 1986
May 24, 1986
May 10, 1986
April 26, 1986
April 19, 1986
April 12, 1986
April 12, 1986
March 29, 1986
March 22, 1986
March 15, 1986
March 8, 1986
March 1, 1987
February 8, 1986
February 1, 1986
January 25, 1986
January 18, 1986
January 11, 1986
January 14, 1986
December 14, 1985
December 7, 1985
November 30, 1985
November 23, 1985
November 22- November 25, 1985
November 16, 1985
November 9, 1985
November 2, 1985
October 31, 1985
October 26, 1985
October 19, 1985
October 12, 1985
October 5, 1985
September 28, 1985
September 21, 1985
September 14, 1985
September 8, Year Unknown
September 2, Year Unknown
August 26, 1985
August 18, 1985
July 23- July 25, Year Unknown
July 12, 1985
July 7, Year Unknown
June 30, 1985
June 23, Year Unknown
June 16, Year Unknown
June 9, 1985
June 9, 1985
May 26, 1985
May 19, Year Unknown
May 13, 1985
May 4, 1985
April 27, Year Unknown
April 21, Year Unknown
April 15- April 22, Year Unknown
April 6, 1985
March 30, 1985
March 24, Year Unknown
March 17, Year Unknown
February 9, 1985
February 3, 1985
January 27, 1985
January 20, 1985
January 13, 1985
January 6, 1985
December 30, 1984
December 23, Year Unknown
December 15, 1984
December 9, 1984
December 2, 1984
November 25, 1984
November 11, 1984
November 4, 1984
October 28, 1984
October 21, 1984
October 14, 1984
October 7, 1984
September 29, 1984
September 23, 1984
September 16, 1984
September 9, 1984
September 2, 1984
August 5, 1984
June 24, 1984
June 17, 1984
June 10, 1984
June 3, 1984
May 27, 1984
May 20, 1984
August 18- 20, 1987
August 15, Year Unknown
November 2, Year Unknown
March 5, 1988
March 5, 1988
Reston Timeline, 1991   Copy of a column written on the occassion of his grandson's birth and a working copy of Reston's biography.
A column by James Reston-"A Letter to my Grandson", Unknown
James Reston's 'Timeline'
Passports, 1934-86   Expired passports bearing stamps from various places Reston travelled.
Four passports belonging to James Reston
Chinese identification card, August 15-31, 1971
International driving permit, September 6, 1957
Press Card for Europe, 1955
Press card issued in London
Certificate of Registration, 1920
Reston family correspondence, June 23, 1991   An unsigned note from one of Reston's sons congratulating his father on the memoir "Deadline."
Incomplete letter to James Reston (and copy), June 23, 1991
Telephone "Rolodex"    Rolodex with handwritten phone numbers and addresses.
Telephone rolodex
Sally Fulton Reston, 1970-77   Medical and insurance records documenting injuries Mrs. Reston acquired along with correspondence by Mrs. Reston or on her behalf.
Letter to Mrs. Olguin from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), May 13, 1977   Article (and photocopy) from The New York Times May 10, 1977
Letter to Mrs. Olguin from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), February 18, 1977
Letter to Mrs. Toepfer from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), November 26, 1975   Articles from the New York Times March 16, 1975 December 1, 1974
Correspondence between Jeffrey Leighton and Sally Reston, April 29, 1976 and May 13, 1976
Correspondence between Mr. Robert Watson from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), April 19, 1976 and April 6, 1976
Handwritten letter to Herb from Sally Reston , November 10, 1975
Letter from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), November 28, 1975
Travel expense statement , November 28, 1975
Handwritten notes
Handwritten letter to Herb from Sally Reston , March 5, 1975
Forms
Letter from Sandy Jacobs to Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), June 28, 1974
Handwritten note to George Stone from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), June 7, 1974
Two invoices, May 24, 1974
Letter to Minnie Shapiro from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), April 6, 1973
Subscriber form from The New York Times and envelope
Letter from Jim Vermette to Sally Reston , June 18, 1973
Letter to Mr. Vermette from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston)and travel expense forms, June 5, 1973
Handwritten letter to Herb from Sally Reston
Letter to Mrs. Malcolm Muir to Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), November 1, 1974
Letter to Pearl Wilmer Ramsey to Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), May 8, 1974
Correspondence between Pearl Ramsey and Sally Reston, May 6, 1974
Handwritten letter to Herb from Sally Reston
Letter to Alfred Van Horn III from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), May 8, 1974
Expense accounts (and photocopies of cheques) of Sally Reston from Great Lakes Health Congress, April 24, 1974
Letter from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), April 3, 1974
Royalty statements and photocopies of cheques from Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Co., 1973-1974
Letter to Sally Reston to James J. Aufiero, July 2, 1973
Letter to James Aufiero from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), July 27, 1973
Handwritten note
Payment reminder to Sally Reston from Ozark Airlines (and envelope), 1973
Letter to Mrs. David Rockfeller from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), June 11, 1973
Letter to Mrs. Virginia Ball from Sally Reston , March 15, 1973
Morgue file request, February 14, 1973
Mrs. Hamilton's contact details
Letter to Malcolm Muir from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), January 16, 1973
Letter from Herb to Sally Reston with details of an acupuncturist, November 29, 1972
Claim forms of Sally Reston at N.Y. University Medical Center, January 8, 1973
Statement of expenses for doctor's visit for Sally Reston, November 8, 1972
Statement of expenses for doctor's visit for Sally Reston, November 7, 1972
Handwritten note (possibly from Sally Reston)
Letter to Dr. Hamilton from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), November 20, 1972
Claim form for Sally Reston , November 20, 1972
Doctor's statement of services forms
Handwritten note
Letter from James Reston with attached claim forms, October 6, 1970
Letter to Dr. Thompson from Herbert Andree (assistant to James Reston), November 13, 1970
Statement of expenses for Sally Reston
Claim form of Sally Reston , November 12, 1970
Letter from James Reston to Group Hospitalization, Inc. and attched claim forms , September 28, 1970
Handwritten note
Handwritten note
Handwritten letter to Herb (possibly from Sally Reston), August 22
Handwritten letter to Herb (possibly from Sally Reston), August 23
Reston, Va. Times and Fauquier Democrat , 1970, 1986   A letter describing the workings of the Fauquier Democrat and a brochure detailing techniques to entice readers.
Box
5Retirement (2 folders), 1987-88, 1991   Folder 1: Reston's final column and articles from magazines and newspapers regarding his retirement. Folder 2: A biography of Reston's career and life accomplishments.
Retirement clippings, 1989   Several copies of an article printed in honor of Reston's retirement from the New York Times.
Retirement correspondence (6 folders), 1987-90   Correspondence and invitations to the Restons at the time of his retirement. Letters from readers congratulating Reston on his retirement and lamenting the end of his column. Copies of Reston's responses to the well-wishers.
Retirement lectures, 1988-89   A letter from Reston to Sulzberger discussing the order of succession at The Times and personal correspondence from friends.
Arthur Hays Sulzberger--Tribute, 1968   Tribute booklet with biography of Arthur Hays Sulzberger and text of a speech Reston gave at the memorial printed inside.
Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger--Memorial booklet, 1990   Memorial booklet from Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger's funeral, including a biography and a reprinted Time article.
Telephone lists (2 folders)    Lists of phone numbers for important contacts.
Vietnam, 1967   A personal note Reston wrote to John Chapin of the National Cathedral concerning the Vietnam War.
Yamagata Newspaper Group--Promotional brochure, 1991   Color catalog from the Yamagata Newspaper Group.


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