Taubman (Philip) papers, 1966-2019

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Philip Taubman papers
Dates:
1966-2019
Creators:
Taubman, Philip
Abstract:
Philip Taubman is a journalist, author, and lecturer. The collection is composed of research notes and interviews pertaining to Taubman's books, "The Partnership: Five Cold Warriors and their Quest to Ban the Bomb" (Harper Collins, 2012) and "Secret Empire: Eisenhower, the CIA, and the Hidden Story of America's Space Espionage" (Simon & Schuster, 2003).
Extent:
22 manuscript boxes, digital media (9.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Philip Taubman papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is composed of research notes and interviews pertaining to Taubman's books, "The Partnership: Five Cold Warriors and their Quest to Ban the Bomb" (Harper Collins, 2012) and "Secret Empire: Eisenhower, the CIA, and the Hidden Story of America's Space Espionage" (Simon & Schuster, 2003).

Biographical / historical:

Journalist, author, and lecturer. Taubman served as the editor-in-chief of the Stanford Daily, reporter and editor at the New York Times for nearly 30 years, correspondent for Time magazine, and sports editor for Esquire. Taubman was a member of the Stanford Board of Trustees, 1978-1982, and served as secretary of the Stanford Board, 2011-2018.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2023.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-23 10:05:55.315029

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 18-22 closed. The remainder of the collection is open for research; 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], Philip Taubman 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