The Inventory of the Jonathan Alter Collection #1675 Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Alter, Jonathan #1675 8/25/05, 10/5/05 Preliminary Listing I. Printed Material. Box 1 A. Subject files. 1. Re: Newsweek articles by JA. a. “Newsweek - 1983 and 1984.” [F. 1] b. “Newsweek - 1985.” c. “Newsweek - 1986.” d. “Newsweek - 1987.” [F. 2] e. “Newsweek - 1988.” f. “Newsweek - 1989.” g. “Newsweek - 1990.” h. “Newsweek ‘91.” [F. 3] i. “1992.” j. “1993-94.” k. “1995.” l. “‘96.” [F. 4] m. “‘97.” n “‘98.” o. “‘99.” p. “2000.” q. “2001.” [F. 5] r. “2002.” s. “2003.” [F. 6] t. “Misc. Newsweek Stuff.” 2. “Pre-Newsweek,” includes life insurance document; miscellaneous correspondence; legal documents; TLS from White House Secretary Marilyn Meinking; 6/2/78. [F. 7-8] 3. “Time Harvard Stringer 1977-1979,” includes printed material; correspondence; MS fragment. [F. 9] 4. “Roxanne Ritchie MIT Sex Scheme,” includes printed material; correspondence, and MS material. 5. “Editorial Writer, Arizona Daily Star - Summer 1977.” B. Newspapers, includes articles by JA. 1. The Harvard Crimson, 63 issues, 1976-1979. [F. 10-13] 2. The Phillipian, 108 issues, 1972-1975. [F. 14-16] Box 2 3. The Phillipian (continued). [F. 1-2] 3. 6 miscellaneous articles by JA and others; includes articles used by Professor Edward C. Banfield from the Harvard Political Review and printed photograph of JA at age 11. [F. 3] Page 1 of 4 Alter, Jonathan (8/25/05, 10/5/05) C. Esquire, May 1991, cover article by JA. [F. 4] D. The New Republic, 4 issues with articles by JA, 1980, 1986. E. Newsweek, 3 issues, 1984-1985. F. Washington Monthly, 25 issues, 1977-1987. [F. 5-6] G. “The Confidential Guide to Courses at Harvard-Radcliffe, 1978-79.” [F. 7] H. “Selecting A President: A Citizen Guide to the 1980 Election.” I. “Parker Alumni: 1904-1978.” II. Juvenilia. A. Subject files. 1. “4th and 5th Grade.” [F. 8] 2. “8th Grade Papers, Includes First Journalism Course, 1971.” 3. “8th, 9th, and 10th Grade (Includes Family Tree).” [F. 8-9] 4. “Alter, Jon - Social Studies.” [F. 9-10] 5. “Asheville, N.C. and Atlantic City, NJ.” 6. “General.” 7. “Jon.” [F. 11] 8. “Jon Alter.” 9. “Message to Congress on Vietnam Vets.” 10. “Misc. from Scrapbook.” [F. 12] 11. “The Parker Weekly, 1971-1973.” Box 3 12. “President Jimmy Carter’s Wilson, N.C., Summer, 1978, JHA: Summer Intern, Author of Original Draft of Speech.” [F. 1] 13. “Stump Speeches.” 14. “White House’s Messages, Letters, Memos, Statement: Summer Intern, 1978.” [F. 2] 15. Notebooks. a. “Math.” [F. 3] b. “Last 15 Years of Civil Rights Movement.” c. “Poems in 6th Grade.” d. “Phillipian Critique.” e. “To Kill a Mockingbird.” [F. 4] f. “European Trip, July 1969.” g. Untitled notebook, re: personal evaluation. h. Untitled, re: drugs. i. Untitled, re: various subjects. j. Untitled, re: history. [F. 5] k. “Parkerite.” l. “Spanish.” m. “Summer ‘65.” n. “First National Congress Teach-Out.” o. Untitled, re: history and presidency. p. 14 notebooks from Harvard University re: history, history Page 2 of 4 Alter, Jonathan (8/25/05, 10/5/05) tutorials, government, English, and multi-subjects. [F. 6-12] Box 4 16. Miscellaneous class notes, papers, exams, quizzes from Parker School, Phillips Academy, and Harvard University; and yearbooks from Parker. [F. 1-5] 17. Note cards, re: Harvard senior thesis, 1979. [Env. 1-2] 18. Miscellaneous. a. Code of conduct. [F. 6] b. Statement of school policy for Parker School. c. Roster for religious school. d. Newsletters. (i) “The Parker Weekly,” Nov. 18, 1972. (ii) “Chipmunk Chatter,” July 25, 1968. (iii) Winter Quarter Supplement. (iv) Weekly Ledger. e. U.S. history textbook, 385 p.; includes JA’s holograph notes. [F. 7-9] III. Miscellaneous. A. Espana e Hispanoamerica: Historia en Breve, 32 p.; includes JA’s holograph notes. [F. 9] B. EIL Latin-American Spanish: A Language Course of the School of International Training, preliminary form. C. The Liberty Collection, 8 p. [F. 10] D. Calendar of Events, Ravinia Festival, 1976. [F. 13] E. 5 copies of a collage of articles, re: Joanne Alter. F. 2 copies of article re: Joanne Alter, 9/8/77. G. Map of the world. IV. Correspondence. A. Subject files; may include personal and professional correspondence, printed material, manuscript, memorabilia and photographs. 1 “Misc. and Correspondence 1977-78.” [F. 11] 2 “Mail and Other Misc. 1978-79,” includes: a. Invitation to Caroline and John Kennedy’s birthday party, resume and two audio tapes. [F. 12] b. “Interview with W. Averell Harriman, February 16, 1979, Washington D.C. - Jon Alter.” c. “Tape 2: Interview with W. Averell Harriman.” VI Personal Memorabilia. A. Bill Singer pamphlet. [F. 13] B. Amtrak ticket stub. Page 3 of 4 Alter, Jonathan (8/25/05, 10/5/05) C. Phillips Academy Address book. D. Photocopied photograph of Bill Clinton with JA. E. Chicago Cubs official program, 1968, autographed by Pete Rose and Ted Abernathy. F. “Re-Elect Rosewell,” book of matches. G. 8" x 10" black and white autographed photographs of Tony Esposito and Lou Angotti. H. “Lick Dick in ‘72," poster. I. Scrap of fabric. J. Parker Colonels flag. Page 4 of 4 Alter, Jonathan (8/25/05, 10/5/05) Alter, Jonathan #1675 3/7/06 Preliminary Listing I. Correspondence. Box 5 A. Approx. 20 professional TLS (photocopy) from JA, 1981-1982; includes articles form various publications (photocopy). [F. 1] B. Letters (8 ALS, 3 postcards, 62 TLS, 8 TNS) sent to JA while at TWM, 1981-1983; includes professional material, printed material. [F. 2] II. Manuscripts. A. THE DEFINING MOMENT: FDR=S HUNDRED DAYS AND THE TRIUMPH OF HOPE, by JA; TS with holograph corrections, 459 p.; includes photocopied pages. [F. 3-5] B. Articles re: Grenada for Newsweek (first reported story by JA), TS, 16 p.; includes TS notes, 15 p., and notebook. [F. 6] C. Student paper, AThe Legislature History of Virginia=s Act for Establishing Religious Freedom,@ by JA; TS with holograph notes, 17 p., 5/10/76. D Untitled essay, re: reading by Jacob Weisberg, TS, 4 p. III. Printed Materials. A. Periodicals. 1. Washington Monthly, 61 issues, 1976-1988; includes duplicates. [F. 7-11] 2. Washington Post Outlook, 9/5/82, 2 copies; notes by JA. 3. Defenders, August 1981. 4. Manhattan Inc., November 1987. 5. The New Republic, November 9, 1980. 6. Newsweek, 4 issues, 10/22/84- 6/15/87. 7. Rolling Stone, 20th Anniversary issue, 11/5/87- 12/10/87. 8. World, August 1980. B. AHarry Alter Catalog,@ 1985-1986; includes note by JA. C. ASelecting a President, A Citizen Guide to the 1980 Elections,@ includes section written by JA. Box 6 D. 25 newspaper articles by JA, Aug. 1977 - Nov. 1982. [F. 1] E. 2 David Levine calendars, 1981 and 1982; includes notes. IV. Professional Material. A. Resume for JA, 1983. [F. 2] B. Business card for JA as editor of Washington Monthly. C. 9 press passes from various events, 1998- 2003. [Env. 1] D. Subject files. 1. AThe Fed,@ includes printed material, sketches, correspondence, Alter, Jonathan (3/7/06) (1983), notes, 3 oversized posters. [F. 3] V. Research Material. A. AManatt and O=Neill,@ includes holograph and TS notes, printed material. [F. 4] B. Interview notes, 5 p. VI. Legal Material. A. ACanadian Broadcasting Corp. Acceptance Contract,@ 11/16/81. B. AVoting Trust Agreement for the Harry Alter Co.,@ 11/1/81; includes correspondence, 2/28/82. VII. Financial Material. A. Tax returns for JA, 1981. VIII. Film and Video. A. Video cassettes (VHS format) re: JA. 1. ACBS This Morning.@ 2. AMovie Violence, 1/25/94.@ 3. APBS Flashpoints USA with Bryant Gumbel and Gwen Ifill. The Media Today: Truth or Lies, Episode 2, 9/16/2003.@ 4. A100 Seconds on GMA,@ commentary. 5. AThis Week with David Brinkley,@ 4/3/94. 6. AToday 8/9/99, Summer of >69, Anniversary Piece,@ JA as NBC correspondent. Alter, Jonathan (3/7/06) Alter, Jonathan #1675 2/25/08 Preliminary Listing Note: All of the following items are scanned reproductions of items within the Alter Collection that were used in the AMedia and Politics@ HGARC exhibit, 2/25/08. I. Manuscripts. [F. 5] Added to A. AThe Defining Moment: FDR=s Hundred Days and The Triumph of Box 6 Hope,@ book by JA, TS with holograph notes and corrections, 2 p., n.d; includes cover art. B. ASam Nunn Interview,@ TS with holograph notes and corrections, 1 p., 7/14/82. II. Correspondence. A. TLS to Dan Rather, 1 p., 9/21/94. III. Professional Materials. A. Various press passes, 1998-2001. IV. Printed Materials. A. Various magazine covers and articles by JA, from Washington Monthly, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Newsweek, approx. 20 items total, 1981-2006. Package 1 B. Oversized reproductions of above printed material, 8 items total. Alter, Jonathan (2/25/08) Alter, Jonathan #1675 4/21/09, 4/22/09 Preliminary Listing I. Manuscripts. Box 6. A. Files; drafts, TS, may include holograph corrections; includes interview transcripts; articles by JA; audio cassette tapes; printed materials; correspondence. 1. “Bill Bradley,” interview, 25 p., 1995. [F. 6, Env. 2] 2. “Golden Oldies-Mostly Unpublished Memos,” 55 p., 1989-1996. [F. 6] 3. “Interviews with J. Alter,” approx. 60 p., n.d. 4. “Rosenthal, A. M.,” interview, 50 p., 1985. [F. 7, Env. 3] 5. “Speeches- J. Alter,” approx. 60 p., 1996. [F. 7] B. By JA. 1. Interview transcripts, TS, unless noted; may include holograph corrections. a. “Interview with Holocaust Survivor about Seeing Anne Frank,” 38 p., 1994. [F. 8] b. “Koppel Interview-Tape 1,” 59 p., 6/3/87.