Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The papers of Michael Getler were given to the Library of Congress in 2019 by Sandra Getler.
Processing History
The papers of Michael Getler were arranged and described by Michael Folkerts with the assistance of Tammi Taylor.
Transfers
Items have been transferred from the Manuscript Division to other custodial divisions of the Library. Audio and video cassettes of interviews have been transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division where they are identified as part of the Michael Getler Papers. These interviews are primarily conducted by Getler as a foreign correspondent, covering a variety of stories in Eastern Europe during the 1970s and 1980s. Several interviews are with Getler in his post as Ombudsman for the Washington Post and the Public Broadcasting Service.
An autographed copy of Spandau: The Secret Diaries by Albert Speer has been transferred to the Rare Books and Special Collections Division. The book was given to Getler following an interview of Speer in 1976. Patrons are encouraged to contact these divisions in advance of a research visit.
Digital Format
Digital files were received as part of the papers of Michael Getler. Reference copies were created from the original digital media. Advanced notice is required for access to digital content; consult reference staff in the Manuscript Division for more information.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container or digital ID number, Michael Getler Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.