Abstract

The Nation magazine, founded in 1865, is the oldest continuously circulating weekly in the United States. Featuring left-leaning articles on topics ranging from arts and culture to politics and world events, The Nation seeks to foster public discourse, instigate direct action, and incite debate, having published articles from prominent thought leaders. This collection consists of materials created and collected by the editorial and administrative staff of The Nation during the mid- and late-20th century documenting their daily activities, their editorial processes, and their administrative functions. Materials include books, pamphlets, correspondence, memoranda, financial records, article drafts, research notes for articles, newspaper clippings (both from The Nation and other publications), letters to the editor (both published and unpublished), and audio and video recordings in various formats (often of conferences or interviews). Prominent themes and historical events documented in the materials include Cold War foreign policy, the United Nations, and military spending operations, as well as arts and culture.