17 linear feet, 11 linear inches, 41 containers
The material in this collection consists of correspondence, reports, press clippings, handwritten notes, speeches, speech drafts, and background subject material. The material documents the speech writing methods of Hendrik Hertzberg during the Carter administration. Many of the larger prominent speeches are accompanied by input from various departments and advisors, and other speechwriters. Some of this material contains handwritten notes by the creator, other speechwriters, and occasionally President Carter. Also included are background subject materials, correspondence, and reports for writing President Carter's speeches.
Hendrik Hertzberg
Hendrik Hertzberg was born on July 23, 1943 in New York, New York. He received an A.B. from Harvard University in 1965. Hertzberg worked as a correspondent for Newsweek in San Francisco from 1966 to 1967, and then served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1969. He was a staff writer for The New Yorker from 1969 to 1977. Hertzberg served as a speech writer in the Carter White House from February 14, 1977 to the end of the administration in 1981. He was appointed chief speech writer in May of 1979. He was with the John F. Kennedy School for Government at Harvard University from 1985 to 1988. At the same time, he also was an editor for The New Republic (editor, 1981-1985 and 1989-1991; contributing editor, 1985-1989; and senior editor, 1991-1992). Since 1992, Hendrik Hertzberg has served as an executive editor for The New Yorker.
The records of the Hendrik Hertzberg are divided into four series:
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Speech Files
Scope and Content: Containers 1-22. This series was opened in 2005. This series consists of speeches given by President Carter, drafts, edits, and final releases. Arranged chronologically.
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Chronological Files
Scope and Content: Containers 23-36. This series was opened in 2005. This series consists of drafts, memos, correspondence, and personal chronological files. Arranged chronologically.
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Subject Files
Scope and Content: Containers 37-39. This series was opened in 2005. This series consists of speech drafts, memos, reports, correspondence, and letters. Arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Trip Files
Scope and Content: Containers 40-41. This series was opened in 2005. This series consists of news clippings and travel arrangements. Arranged chronologically.
These papers contain documents restricted in accordance with applicable executive order(s), which governs National Security policies, applicable statutes/agency restrictions, and material which has been closed in accordance with the donor’s deed of gift.
Copyright interest in these papers has been donated to the United States Government. Some of the records may be subject to copyright restrictions (i.e. newspapers, publications, etc.) Researchers should contact the publisher for further information.
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
441 Freedom Parkway NE Atlanta, GA 30307
Economic summit
Jewish affairs
National health plan
Panama Canal Treaty
Soviet postcard campaign
State of the Union Address
This first series of the collection was opened in March 2005. Subsequent series in the collection were opened in 2005. The open dates are indicated in the series descriptions.
1977-1981
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Speech Files
Container 1
- 1st Fireside Chat, 2/77
- Energy, 4/77
- United Automobile Workers, 5/17/77 [1-2]
- Notre Dame Speech, 5/22/77
- Southern Legislation, 7/77
- United Nations Speech, 9/77
Container 2
- Jefferson-Jackson Energy - Des Moines, Iowa, 10/21/77
- World Jewish Congress Washington, 11/2/77
- Energy Speech, 11/8/77
- Human Rights, 1977 [1-2]
Container 3
- President’s State of the Union, 1/78
- Drop By Meeting Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Declaration of Human Rights, 2/6/78 [1-2]
- Urban Policy, 3/27/78 [1-2]
Container 4
Container 5
Container 6
- Texas Trip, 6/23-24/78
- Fireside Chat, 6/29/78
- Soviet Postcard Campaign, 7/78
- Trip to Germany, Mid 7/78
- New York Loan Guarantee Act-Signing New York City, 8/8/78 [1-2]
- German-American Conference, 8/15-18/78
Container 7
- Steelworkers - Drafts, 9/20/78 [1-2]
- Remarks at the Convention of the United Steelworker of America - Atlantic City, New Jersey, 9/20/78 [1-2]
- Space Center, 10/1/78 [1]
Container 8
- Space Center, 10/1/78 [2]
- Fireside Chat on Inflation, 10/24/78
- Future Farmers of America, Kansas City, Missouri, 11/9/78
- Mid-term Convention Remarks, 12/7/78
- Luncheon Remarks at Health, Welfare and Welfare (HEW) National Conference on Fraud, Abuse, and Error in Social Programs, 12/13/78 [1-3]
- Part I - Mexico Trip, 2/14-17/79
Container 9
- Part II - Mexico Trip, 2/14-17/79 [1-2]
- Address to the Congress - Mexico City, 2/16/79
- Convocation Address at the Georgia Tech Institute, 2/20/79
- Mideast Trip - Egypt Speeches - Washington Arrival/Departures, 3/79
Container 10
- President Carter’s Visit to Egypt and Israel, 3/79
- Trip to Egypt and Israel/Address before the Knesset, 3/79
- President Carter’s Trip to Egypt and Israel - News Clipping, 3/79 [1-2]
Container 11
Container 12
- Announcement Speech, 11/79
- President’s Address to Business Council - Part II Defense Speech, 12/12/79
- Material from President’s File - State of the Union, 1/80
- State of the Union Drafts with Staff Comments, 1/23/80 [1-2]
- State of the Union, 1/80 [1]
Container 13
- State of the Union, 1/80 [2]
- Mideast Statement 3/11/80
- Inflation Announcement, 3/14/80
- American Society of Newspaper Editors, 4/10/80
- Hostage Rescue Attempt, 4/80 [1]
Container 14
- Hostage Rescue Attempt, 4/80 [2]
- Address to World Affairs Council Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 5/9/80 [1-2]
- Columbus Ohio Rally, 5/29/80
- President’s Trip to Europe - Departure from South Lawn, 6/19/80
- Europe/Italy, 6/19-24/80
Container 15
- General - President’s Trip to Europe, 6/19-26/80
- Press Statement on Conclusion of Economic Summit, 6/23/80
- Europe-Yugoslavia, 6/24-25/80
- Europe-Arrival Statement, D.C., 6/26/80
- Europe-Spain, 6/25-26/80
- Europe-Portugal, 6/26/80
- Acceptance Speech - Draft Pre A-1, 7/80
- Acceptance Speech - Inputs, 7/80
Container 16
- Acceptance Speech - Draft A-1, 7/80
- Acceptance Speech - Draft A-2, 7/80 [1-2]
- Acceptance Speech - Miscellaneous Incoming, 7-8/80
- Acceptance Speech - Camp David Part I, 8/80
- Acceptance Speech - Camp David Part II, 8/80
Container 17
Container 18
- Acceptance Speech - New York, 8/80 [1-2]
- Acceptance Speech - Background, 8/80
- Acceptance Speech - News Clippings, 8/80 [1]
Container 19
- Acceptance Speech - News Clippings, 8/80 [2]
- Remarks at RH/Friendly American Legion Convention, 8/21/80
- American Federation of Workers, 8/22/80
- Remarks to B’nai B’rith, 9/4/80
- Remarks at the Italian-American Dinner, New York, 9/13/80
- Remarks at Ebenezer Baptist Church - Atlanta, Georgia, 9/16/80
- Remarks to International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) Convention, 9/29/80
- Remarks at Al Smith Dinner, 10/16/80
- America’s Future - Building a Peaceful World Radio Speech #1, 10/19/80
Container 20
- America’s Future - Building a Peaceful World Radio Speech 1-2, 10/19/80
- The Last Week before the Election, 1980 [1-2]
- 1980 Campaign - Final Week [1]
Container 21
- 1980 Campaign - Final Week [2-3]
- “The Next Four Years” - Abilene, Texas, 11/1/80 [1-2]
- Concession Statement, 11/4/80
- Remarks at the Organizational of American States General Assembly, 11/19/80
Container 22
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Chronological Files
Container 23
- Chron File, 8/77-12/77
- Chron File, 1/78
- Chron File, 4/78-8/78
- Chron File, 9/78
- Chron File, 10/78
- Chron File, 12/78
Container 24
- Chron File, 12/ 1 -11/79
- Chron File, 12/12 -31/79
- Chron File, 1/1 -7/80
- Chron File, 1/ 9 -11/80
- Chron File, 1/14 -21/80
Container 25
- Chron File, 1 /22 -31/80
- Chron File, 2/ 1 -12 /80
- Chron File, 2/13 -15/80
- Chron File, 2/16 -/80
- Chron File, 2/22 -29/80
Container 26
- Chron File, 3/ 3 -12/80
- Chron File, 3/13 -21/80
- Chron File, 3/24 -31/80
- Chron File, 4/1 - 8/80
Container 27
- Chron File, 4/ 9 -17/80
- Chron File, 4/18 -24/80
- Chron File, 4/ 25 -30/80
- Chron File, 5/ 1 - 6/80
- Chron File, 5/ 7 -/80
- Chron File, 5 /14 -16/80
Container 28
- Chron File, 5/19 -22/80
- Chron File, 5/23 -31 /80
- Chron File, 6/ 2 - 4 /80
- Chron File, 6/ 5 - 9 / 80
- Chron File, 6/10 -12/80
Container 29
- Chron File, 6/11 -16 /80
- Chron File, 6/17 -23/80
- Chron File, 6/24 -26/80
- Chron File, 6/27 -30/80
- Chron File, 7/ 1 - 9/80
Container 30
- Chron File, 7/11 -16/80
- Chron File, 7/17 -21/80
- Chron File, 7/22 -31/80
- Chron File, 8/ 4 - 7/80
- Chron File, 8/ 8 -19/80
Container 31
- Chron File, 8/20 -25/80
- Chron File, 8/26 -31/80
- Chron File, 9/ 1 - 7/80
- Chron File, 9/ 8 -11/80
- Chron File, 9/12 -15/80
Container 32
- Chron File, 9/16 - 1 8/80
- Chron File, 9/19 -26/800
- Chron File, 9/27 -30/80
- Chron File, 10/1 - 3/80
Container 33
- Chron File, 10/ 4 - 7/80
- Chron File, 10/ 8 -11/80
- Chron File, 10/12 14/80
- Chron File, 10/15 -20/80
Container 34
- Chron File, 10/21 -30/80
- Chron File, 11/80
- Chron File, 1/ 2 -15 /81
Container 35
- Personal Chron, 1977 -1978
- Personal Chron, 5/79 -9/79
- Personal Chron, 10/79
- Personal Chron, 1/80 -4/80
- Personal Chron, 5/10/80
- Personal Chron, 11/80 -12/80
Container 36
- Personal Chron, 12/ 4 -30/80
- Personal Chron, 1977
- Personal Chron, “Official” Correspondents, 1977 -1979
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Subject Files
Container 37
- Arts - Humanities
- Balkanization
- Bill Signing, 1977 -1978
- Civil Service Reform, 1978
- Condolence announcements
- Constitution, etc.
Container 38
- Foreign Policy
- Foreign Policy Talking Points
- Governor Hugh L. Carey Speeches April-May 1976
- Jews
- Jokes
- Inflation Including Hospital Costs
- Labor
- Message to Congress, 1977 -1979
- National Health Plan, 1978
- Old Carey Speeches, 4/76 -5/76
- Political, 1976 -1978
- Proclamations, 1976 -1977
- Rewrites, 1977 -1978
Container 39
Hendrik Hertzberg’s Trip Files
Container 40
- General White House Clippings, 1978 -1979
- General White House Clippings, 1980
- Mexico, 2/14-16/79
- Vienna, 6/79
Container 41