The paper's papers : a reporter's journey through the archives of the New York Times / Richard F. Shepard.
| Author/creator | Shepard, Richard F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Times Books, ©1996. |
| Description | viii, 373 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Ch. 1. In the Beginning -- Ch. 2. Enter Ochs -- Ch. 3. Taking Over at The New York Times -- Ch. 4. The Family's First Publishers -- Ch. 5. The Inheritors -- Ch. 6. The Editors -- Ch. 7. "We" -- The Editorial Board -- Ch. 8. Crosswords, Bridge, Chess, and ... Cartoons? -- Ch. 9. Food News -- Ch. 10. Dining at The Times -- Ch. 11. Foreign News -- Ch. 12. Cuba to Vietnam: A Tidal Change -- Ch. 13. State of the Nation -- Ch. 14. High-Level Influence -- On Us or From Us? -- Ch. 15. Reporting: Cityside and Other -- Ch. 16. Bylines and Columns -- Ch. 17. Cultural News -- Ch. 18. Reading, Rhythm, Reeling, and Other Arts -- Ch. 19. Down the Tubes -- Ch. 20. Society with Style -- Ch. 21. The Good that Remains ... |
| Abstract | The thirty-nine-year-old publisher of the Chattanooga Times who came to New York in 1896 was anything but stuffy. He was an unusual combination: a fair and highly principled man who was also a risk-taker with a rare talent for business dealing. |
| Summary | Ochs drew the respect of the owners, but they were reluctant to give control of The Times to the young rustic from Tennessee. But his powers of persuasion, and his ability to win support from influential persons, eventually swayed the New Yorkers. On August 19, the famous declaration of principles appeared on the editorial page. Ochs, still at the Madison Avenue Hotel, labored over it, using the hotel stationery, rewriting it by hand in at least three versions until he was satisfied that it said what he wanted it to say. It was a statement that promised to cover everything "in language that is parliamentary in good society," to get the news out fast and to present it "impartially, without fear or favor." |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts |
| Other forms | Also issued online. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Shepard, Richard F., 1922-1998. Paper's papers. 1st ed. New York : Times Books, ©1996 |
| LCCN | 95032709 |
| ISBN | 0812924533 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9780812924534 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | PN4899.N42 T5685 1996 | ✔ Available | Request Material |