2 linear feet, 7 linear inches, 6 containers

The material in this collection consists of correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, memos, social office scheduling updates, trip reports, and press materials relating to the Carter Family. The material relates to Mary Hoyt's role as Press Secretary to the First Lady. Topics include the scheduling and updating of social office events, releasing press information, memorandums regarding the Carter Family, and other specific memorandums from Hoyt to Rosalynn Carter.

Mary Hoyt was born in 1924 in Visalia, California. She was the Director of Radio and Television for the Peace Corps from 1966-1968. In 1967, she was also Press Secretary to Mrs. Muskie (Vice Presidential campaign); and Press Secretary to Mrs. McGovern (Chicago Convention). Hoyt served as the Washington Bureau Chief for the Ladies Home Journal from 1969-1971. From 1971-1972, she was Press Secretary to Mrs. George McGovern (Presidential Campaign); and Press Secretary to Mrs. Edmund Muskie (Primary Campaign). She was an author and independent writer from 1972-1974. From 1974-1976, she was a partner in the public affairs consulting firm, McClure, Schultz and Hoyt, Inc., for non-profit clients. In 1976, she was hired as the campaign coordinator for Rosalynn Carter. She served as Press Secretary to Mrs. Carter during the Carter Administration, 1977-1981.

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The records of the Mary Finch Hoyt Papers contain one series:

Mary Hoyt’s Subject Files

Scope and Content: Containers 1-6. This series was opened on August 14, 2007. This series consists of correspondence, press releases, memorandums, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and social office updates. Of special interest to researchers, this series contains Rosalynn Carter's reaction to the "Playboy" interview with Jimmy Carter, and written notes after President Carter’s election loss. Other topics include the aged, mental health, Rosalynn’s Latin American trip, and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Restrictions on Access: 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.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction: 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

Equal Rights Amendment

Mental Health

Rosalynn Carter

Amy Carter

Democratic National Convention

Latin America Countries

Correspondences, memorandums, newspaper clippings, press releases, notes, and trip reports

The first series of the collection was opened on September 18, 2007.

1977-1981

 First Lady Collection, Mary Hoyt’s Subject Files

Mary Hoyt’s Subject Files

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