Clark Hoyt papers, 2009 - 2012
Collection context
- Creator:
- Hoyt, Clark
- Extent:
- 10 boxes (9 rscs) and
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The Clark Hoyt collection is organized around the columns he wrote as public editor, with each being accompanied by related materials including notes, Q and A emails with Times staffers; emails from readers, which often served as the trigger for the column in question; emails with expert sources, and printed copies of Times articles that prompted the public editor's inquiries.
- Biographical / historical:
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Clark Hoyt is an American journalist who served from 2007 to 2010 as the public editor of The New York Times, serving as the "readers' representative." The Times instituted this office in 2003, to respond to complaints and comments from the public and monitors the paper's journalistic practices. The office continued until 2017, when it was discontinued.
The Clark Hoyt collection is organized around the columns he wrote as public editor, with each being accompanied by related materials including notes, Q and A emails with Times staffers; emails from readers, which often served as the trigger for the column in question; emails with expert sources, and printed copies of Times articles that prompted the public editor's inquiries.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Clark Hoyt Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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