Rosenbusch (Adam) papers, 1952-2006

Summary

Title:

Adam Rosenbusch papers

Dates:

1952-2006

Creators:

Rosenbusch, Adam, 1935-

Abstract:

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, printed matter, and photographs, relating to Radio Free Europe broadcasting operations to Poland.

Extent:

18 manuscript boxes, 1 card file box, digital media (8.0 Linear Feet)

Language:

In Polish, English and German

Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

The Adam Rosenbusch papers contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, printed matter, and photographs related to Radio Free Europe broadcasting operations to Poland. Although the collection has not been arranged, the index to major groups can serve as a guide to the materials.

Biographical / historical:

Date	Event
1935	Born
1978-1994	Staff member, Radio Free Europe
1986	Author, Kto Prosil Ruskie?
1987	Author, Smiech Zakazany
1989	Author, Radio Erywan Odpowiada

Acquisition information:

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2006.

Arrangement:

Although the collection has not been physically arranged, most of the materials fall into the following groups. The largest group is the Radio Free Europe File, which can be further divided into the Office File, Subject File, Clippings and Press File, and Broadcast Programs.

Box Numbers	Groups
16	Biographical File, 2006
1-16	Radio Free Europe File, 1952-2005 Includes memoranda, correspondence, reports, clippings, and printed matter related to RFE broadcasting operations in Poland. Divided into four groups: Office File, Subject File, Clippings and Press File, and Broadcast Programs.
1, 4-5, 8-9, 11-13	Office File, 1952-2003 Includes memoranda, correspondence, reports, manuals, press releases, and telephone directories related to RFE activities.
1-3, 6-7, 10, 16	Subject File, 1955-2005 Includes correspondence, clippings, and printed matter.
14-15	Clippings and Press File, 1969-1995 Contains clippings related to RFE and the RFE publication Short Waves
12, 15	Broadcast Programs, 1985-1992 Scripts of Radio Free Europe broadcasts, mainly in Polish
17	Card File, undated Index cards with biographical information, arranged alphabetically by name. Contains names starting with letters K through M.
1, 18	Photographs, 1952-1994 Contains photographic prints and negatives related to RFE. Includes negatives related to the Polska Partia Socjalistyczna (PPS). Includes prints of RFE staff and broadcasts.
1, 17	Memorabilia, undated Contains an RFE wristwatch and stamp.

Physical location:

Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Radio broadcasting -- Poland

Names:

Radio Free Europe

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 2023-12-01 14:49:10.562069

Restrictions:

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], Adam Rosenbusch papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:

Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US

Contact:

(650) 723-3563

hooverarchives@stanford.edu

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