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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
The papers of Michael Getler were given to the Library of Congress in 2019 by Sandra Getler.
Items have been transferred from the Manuscript Division to other custodial divisions of the Library. Audio and video cassettes of interviews have been transferred to the Motion Picture,
Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division where they are identified as part of the
Michael Getler Papers. These interviews are primarily conducted by Getler as a
foreign correspondent, covering a variety of stories in Eastern Europe during the
1970s and 1980s. Several interviews are with Getler in his post as Ombudsman for the
An autographed copy of
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Michael Getler is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
The papers of Michael Getler are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Digital files were received as part of the papers of Michael Getler. Reference copies were created from the original digital media. Advanced notice is required for access to digital content; consult reference staff in the Manuscript Division for more information.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container or digital ID number, Michael Getler Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
The papers of Michael Getler (1935-2018) span the years circa 1935-2018, with the bulk of the material dating from 1960 to 2018. The papers contain columns, reader responses, memoranda, speeches, notebooks, interviews, printed matter, and subject files spanning Getler’s career as a journalist, editor, and ombudsman. The papers are arranged into four series: Ombudsman File, Editor File, Journalist File, and Personal File.
The Ombudsman File is divided into two subseries:
The Editor File is divided into two subseries:
The Journalist File contains primarily notebooks covering the
breadth of Getler's career as a journalist. Beginning in 1960, Getler served as a
military affairs and technology writer for various publications such as
The Personal File contains primarily papers from Michael Getler’s part-time position as a lecturer on news media and international affairs at Johns Hopkins University. The course covered a variety of topics and ethics in news journalism. Other material in this series includes press passes, passports, souvenirs, pins, and photographs spanning the length of Getler’s career.
This collection is arranged in four series:
Papers within the Ombudsman File correspond to the two ombudsman positions held by Micheal Getler. Contains columns, responses, subject files, correspondence and memoranda, notebooks, and speaking engagements.
Arranged chronologically into two subseries: Washington Post and Public Broadcasting System.
Columns, column responses, reader responses, subject files, correspondence and memoranda, and notebooks.
Arranged alphabetically by material type and subject.
Columns, reader responses, subject files, correspondence and memoranda, speaking engagements, and notebooks.
Arranged alphabetically by material type and subject.
Papers within the Editor File correspond to the two distinct editorial positions
Getler held: assistant and deputy managing editor at the
Arranged chronologically into two subseries:
Notebooks, assignments, military press coverage working group files, correspondence and memoranda, and subject files.
Arranged alphabetically by material type and subject.
Administrative files concerning the management of the
Arranged alphabetically by material type and subject.
Notebooks, correspondence and memoranda, speaking engagements, calendars, and expense reports.
Arranged chronologically by assignment.
Teaching files, souvenirs, photographs, passports, press passes, and articles.
Arranged alphabetically by material type and subject.