Identity Statement

Reference Code

HU OSA 300-8-46

Title

RFE/RL Employee Magazines

Date(s)

1983 - 1993

Description Level

Series

Extent and medium (processed)

1 Archival boxes, 0.12 linear meters

Context

Archival history

As of May 2014, series 300-80-1 Airwaves, 1984–1986; 300-8-7 By-Line, 1985–1987; 300-8-25 On Air, 1983; and 300-8-46 Shortwaves, 1988–1993 were merged into series 300-8-46 RFE/RL Employee Magazines, 1983–1993.

Content and Structure

Scope and Content (Abstract)

This series contains four types of magazine oriented directly towards the employees of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and provides a valuable source of information for researchers interested in finding out more about the real people behind the radio programs; their careers; their opportunities for advancement; their views regarding radio, each other, and their superiors; what their suggestions were for improving radio operations; and much more.

The series includes: 1) The Airwaves (1984–1986), a bi-monthly magazine for the employees of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.; 2) The By-Line (1985–1987), a quarterly magazine designed to be a forum for all employees of RFE/RL to discuss their ideas and problems; 3) The On Air (1983), an occasional magazine chiefly oriented towards programmers, intended to offer an analysis of the journalistic evolution of the programs and to create a platform for exchanges of ideas among RFE/RL journalists; and 4) The Shortwaves (1988–1993), a monthly publication by the Office of Public Affairs for the worldwide employees of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

All records were preserved.

Accruals

Not Expected

System of arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by the name of journal and then chronologically.

Conditions of Access and Use

Conditions governing access

The general rules of research in OSA Reading Room

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital reproduction in OSA Research Room is allowed for educational and research purposes

Languages

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

The records are in good physical condition

Description Control

Archivist's note

Arranged by Tibor Szigeti, October, 2002, described by Pavol Salamon, November 26, 2002; revised by Clare Lewin, May 15, 2014.