Identity Statement

Reference Code

HU OSA 312-0-2

Title

Publications

Date(s)

1982 - 2012

Description Level

Series

Extent and medium (processed)

2 Archival boxes, 0.25 linear meters

Content and Structure

Scope and Content (Abstract)

The series contains Alfred A. Reisch’s published research articles and reports that were written for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and were published in the series of bulletins entitled RFE Research Situation Reports, Research and Developmewnt (RAD) Background Reports, and Report on Eastern Europe, which was later renamed RFE/RL Research Report. They cover a wide range of topics on Hungarian, regional domestic and foreign policy, Hungarian defense and national security affairs, and national minority issues. Also included are preliminary publication drafts that precede these publications and inserts that Alfred A. Reisch wrote for RFE/RL Program Brief and Draft Research Paper. Furthermore, there are a few publications of the Report on Eastern Europe and RFE/RL Research Report that contain articles written by Alfred A. Reisch.

Also included is Alfred A. Reisch’s article for the Foreign Policy Review Journal, “The Hungarian Research and Evaluation Section of Radio Free Europe: Structure, History, Tasks and Performance”, which outlines the history and special mission of the section in the overall framework of RFE/RL activities. In addition, the series contains his article for the Journal of American Diplomacy, “The Reception and Impact of Western and Polish Émigré Books and Periodicals in Communist-Ruled Poland Between July 1, 1956 and June 30, 1973”. Moreover, there are also a few articles he wrote for various newspapers.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

No destruction of documents took place in the course of processing with the exception of duplicates

Accruals

Not Expected

System of arrangement

The materials are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically

Conditions of Access and Use

Conditions governing access

The general rules of research in OSA Research Room apply.

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

Processed by Clare Lewin, March, 2015.