Lester Bernstein papers, 1920-2014

Collection context

Creator:
Bernstein, Lester, 1920-2014
Extent:
19 linear feet (14 record cartons and 1 wooden box)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The papare comprise correspondence, manuscripts, documents, articles, clippings, etc.

Biographical / historical:

Lester Bernstein was a former editor of Newsweek magazine who also wrote for The New York Times, was a foreign correspondent for Time magazine and, as a vice president of NBC in 1960, helped arrange America's first televised presidential debates. In a career spanning a half-century, Mr. Bernstein was a theater columnist for The Times; a Rome and London correspondent for Time; a senior Newsweek editor in the 1960s and '70s; and the magazine's chief editor from 1979 to 1982, when it won national awards for general excellence and in-depth reporting.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is unprocessed and CLOSED. Reviewed in May 2019, and determined that the material cannot be made safely available without processing. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Lester Bernstein Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
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