Gerald Freund papers, 1952-1997, bulk 1975-1995

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Series IX: Subject Files

This series documents Freund's work for several different organizations, both for corporate entities and pro bono cases. It also contains files that document his membership to several organizations, such as the Institute of Current World Affairs Council and the LOTOS Club.


Subseries IX.1: Pro Bono Files

This subseries, arranged alphabetically by name, contains files pertaining to Freund's pro bono work, and includes correspondence, proposals, and research information.



Box 7 Croce, Arlene: Correspondence and General File, 1991


Box 7 Kwitney, Jonathan: Correspondence and Research, 1989-1990


Box 7 Miscellaneous Pro Bono Proposals and Correspondence, 1991-1992



Box 8 Miscellaneous Pro Bono, 1991-1994



Box 7 Miscellaneous Pro Bono Proposals and Correspondence, 1997


Box 7 Negroni, Maria: Correspondence and Project File, 1993


Box 7 "New Blankets:" Proposals and Correspondence, 1990-1991


Box 7 Overseas Pro Bono: Correspondence and Letters of Agreement, 1991


Subseries IX.2: General Subject Files

This subseries, arranged alphabetically by name, contains files for various cultural institutions and philanthropic organizations that interacted with Freund throughout his career, without any formal attachment to a particular role in his professional career. It includes correspondence, review papers, and board meeting reports. It also demonstrates his larger roles in the Rona Jaffe Foundation, the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Project, the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, and other philanthropic ventures.



Box 17 Betts, Emilie W. File, 1993-1994



Box 4 Citizens Union of the City of New York Financial Report, 1971



Box 6 Dana Foundation File, 1984 1987, 1984, 1987



Box 10 Doge Foundation and Moyers Poetry Project: Proposals and Research,, 1990



Box 8 Educational Equity Concepts: Correspondence and Research, 1995



Box 15 Ensemble Studio Theatre File, 1995



Box 3 Executive Vice Presidency of the Film Society of Lincoln Center,, 1970-1971



Box 12 The Foundation Center: Dance, Theater, and Performing Arts Printout,, 1977



Box 3 Foundation Ventures Correspondence, 1970


Box 3 Foundation Ventures Corporation Correspondence, 1969-1970


Box 3 Foundation Ventures Business File, 1968-1969


Box 3 Foundation Ventures Trustees and Consultants, 1969


Box 3 Foundation Ventures General File and Proposals, 1968-1970


Box 3 Foundation Ventures Research, 1968-1970



Box 18 Fund for Peace General Information, 1975-1987



Box 4 Fund for Peace: Review Paper, 1988



Box 10 Fund for Peace: Correspondence and Review Paper, 1988


Box 10 Fund for Peace: Strategic Planning Committee Notes, 1990



Box 12 Fund for Peace: Memos, Planning Committee Notes and Projects, 1993-1997


Box 12 Fund for Peace: Memos, Planning Committee Notes and Projects, 1995-1997



Box 9 Gish Prize Administrative File, 1993-1996


Box 9 Gish Prize Administrative File, 1994-1996


Box 9 Gish Prize Candidates, 1995-1996


Box 9 Gish Prize Administrative File, 1997


Box 9 Gish Prize Information, 1997



Box 7 The Group: Correspondence, Meeting Notes and General Materials,, 1993-1996, 3 folders



Box 12 Henry Street Settlement Urban Life Center, undated



Box 4 "Ideas in the News" Proposal, 1990


Box 4 Institute of Current World Affairs Council Financial and Board Meeting Reports,, 1974



Box 7 Institute of Current World Affairs Council Financial and Board Meeting Reports,, 1995-1996



Box 6 Iowa Writers' Workshop File, 1986



Box 7 The Knowledge Network correspondence and Project Research, 1991


Box 7 LeBlanc, Adrian Nicole: Correspondence and Research, 1994-1996, 2 folders



Box 17 LeBlanc, Adrian Nicole: Correspondence, 1995, 2 folders



Box 10 LeBlanc, Adrian Nicole: Correspondence, 1995-1996



Box 7 Lengyl, Olga: General File, 1995


Box 7 The Lotos Club: The Library Committee File, 1993-1996



Box 11 National Aphasia Association: General Information and Research,, 1986-1989


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Funding Sources and Research, 1987-1988


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Board Meeting Notes, 1987-1989


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Drafts and Surveys, 1987-1989 undated, 1987-1989, undated


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Proposal Ideas and Suggestions, 1988


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Bylaws and Mission Statement, 1988


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Publicity and Media, 1988-1989


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Advisory Board Notes, 1989


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Joe Chaikin File, 1989


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Publications, 1989 undated


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Correspondence and Board Meeting Notes,, 1989-1990


Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Correspondence, Proposals and Fundraising:, 1989-1991, 2 folders


Box 11 National Aphasia Awareness Week, June 4-10, 1990



Box 12 National Aphasia Association: Administrative File, 1991


Box 12 National Aphasia Association: Administrative File, 1991-1992


Box 12 National Aphasia Association: Administrative File, 1993



Box 11 National Aphasia Association: Executive Board Information, 1993



Box 12 National Aphasia Association: Administrative File, 1995-1997



Box 9 New York Regional Association of Grantmakers: Newsletter, 1995


Box 9 New York Society Library Annual Report, 1994



Box 4 New York State Council on the Arts: Performing Arts Program Income and Expense Report,, 1973-1974



Box 3 Presidential Search Committee, undated



Box 9 The Renaissance Program: Information, 1993



Box 15 Rolodex of Contacts and Business Cards, A-Z, undated



Box 9 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Awards: Nomination Records, 1994


Box 9 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Awards: General File, 1995-1996


Box 9 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Awards: Progress Report, 1996



Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Grant Applications, 1977-1978


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Year-ending Statement, 1978


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Private Appeals, 1978


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: NY State Council on the Arts Applications,, 1978-1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Touring Budget, 1978-1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Production Expenses, 1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Benefit Dinner Proofs, 1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Fashion Institute of Technology,, 1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: National Endowment Application,, 1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Correspondence with the Ford Foundation,, 1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Private Fundraising and Benefit Program Ad Material,, 1979


Box 12 Rubenstein Theater Foundation: Company Resumes, undated



Box 7 Street Project: Research, 1993



Box 12 Theater File: General Information, 1987 undated



Box 7 U.S. Library File and Proposal, 1992


Box 7 Ventures in Education: Information and Research, 1993



Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Project Report, 1989


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Administrative File,, 1989


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Meeting Notes, 1989


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Programs, 1989


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Project Planning and Procedures,, 1989-1990


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Commentaries and Responses,, 1989-1990


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards General Correspondence,, 1989-1990


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Nominator and Candidate Information,, 1989-1991


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Administrative File,, 1990


Box 10 Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Writers' Awards Program Review, 1995



Box 9 Women's Rights Project: Correspondence and Information, 1996



Box 7 Woodstock Historical Society Annual Report, 1993-1994



Box 3 The Writers' Project at the New School