Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The papers of John Bartlow Martin, author, journalist, and United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, were deposited in the Library of Congress by Martin in 1978. Additional deposits were made from 1980 to 1988 by several donors, including Martin's wife, Frances R. Martin, who converted the entire collection to a gift in 1991.
Processing History
The papers of John Bartlow Martin were processed in 1992 by Michael McElderry with the assistance of Patricia Craig, Margaret Martin, Susie Moody, and Gregg Van Vranken.
Transfers
Items have been transferred from the Manuscript Division to other custodial divisions of the Library. Audiocassettes and other sound recordings have been transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division. Maps have been transferred to the Geography and Map Division. Music sheets have been transferred to the Music Division. Some magazines have been transferred to the Serial and Government Publications Division. All transfers are identified in these divisions as part of the John Bartlow Martin Papers.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container number, John Bartlow Martin Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.