1 linear foot, 3 linear inches, 3 containers

The material in this collection consists of correspondence, memorandums, newspaper clippings, news conference transcripts, and news summaries. The majority of memorandums relate to his role as Deputy Press Secretary regarding the reorganization of the White House Press Office. Materials also include campaign manuals, media feedback, correspondence, and various publications.

Walt Wurfel had a number of duties in the White House Press Office, but primary among these were his media liaison responsibilities. In this capacity he provided access to the White House and to the president to non-Washington-based editors and news directors. He also originated the “Audio Actuality Service” which provided press releases, speech excerpts, etc. via a recorded message accessible by telephone. This service also was intended to give access and extended information to the smaller radio (especially) and television broadcasters.


Wurfel also served as the Press Office liaison to the agency Public Information Officers (PIO’s). He also appears (from existing evidence in his files) to have held the job of public relations officer to the media (primarily the non-Washington-based).

Textual

Arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Series I:  Walter Wurfel's Personal Files - NAID 4076500

This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, newspaper clippings, publications, schedules, and photographs. The majority of these files are made up of expressions of congratulations upon President Carter's election as President, and letters of recommendation to the President regarding possible executive branch employees. The correspondence was sent by a wide range of individuals from national and local politicians, celebrities, to long-time Carter acquaintances, and ordinary citizens. In addition, this series contains memorandums relating to the reorganization of the Press Office.

These papers may be restricted due to privacy concerns.

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 records are held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Press
Media
Presidential campaigns
Government reorganizations

Wurfel, Walter (1937-2018)
Powell, Jody (1943-2009)

White House Press Office

Washington (D.C.)

1976-1979

Records of the Press Office, Walter Wurfel Subject Files - NAID 6687466

Walter Wurfel's Personal Files

Container 1


Container 2


Container 3