John P. C. Matthews papers, 1953-2009

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Summary

Creators:
Matthews, John P. C.
Abstract:
Writings, correspondence, notes, memoranda, radio scripts, and printed matter relating to Radio Free Europe broadcasting to Eastern Europe, conditions in Eastern Europe and especially in Hungary, and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Includes research materials used for the books by John P. C. Matthews, Tinderbox: East-Central Europe in the Spring, Summer, and Early Fall of 1956 (Tucson, 2003) and Explosion: The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (New York, 2007).
Extent:
49 manuscript boxes (19.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John P. C. Matthews papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Writings, correspondence, notes, memoranda, radio scripts, and printed matter relating to Radio Free Europe broadcasting to Eastern Europe, conditions in Eastern Europe and especially in Hungary, and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Includes research materials used for the books by John P. C. Matthews, Tinderbox: East-Central Europe in the Spring, Summer, and Early Fall of 1956 (Tucson, 2003) and Explosion: The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (New York, 2007).

Biographical / historical:

An American journalist and author, Matthews was born in Princeton, New Jersey and joined Radio Free Europe in August 1951 as a writer and editor, serving through 1959. He eventually became heavily involved with RFE's leaflet and book campaigns, in particular during the Hungarian revolution in 1956. The papers, totaling 14 boxes, consist of correspondence, writing, and other materials relating to his time with RFE.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2015.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 6, 8-13, 18 and 24 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for rresearch; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John P. C. Matthews papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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