Gerald Freund papers, 1952-1997, bulk 1975-1995

After clicking 'Submit Request', users will login with their UNI and password (Columbia affiliates) or their special collections account (external users). Appointments are required and will be arranged according to each individual repository's policy.


Series V: MacArthur Foundation

This series documents Freund's work as the Vice President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, as well as the Director of the MacArthur Prize Fellows Program. The files, arranged chronologically, detail meeting notes, correspondence, and proposals for the foundation. It also includes selection committee notes, correspondence, and reports for the Prize Fellows Program.


MacArthur Foundation General Files



Box 5 Original Meeting Notes and Correspondence, 1979



Box 16 MacArthur Foundation Minutes: Possible Program of Individual Awards,, 1979, 2 folders



Box 4 Financial Reports and Correspondence, 1979-1982



Box 5 Miscellaneous Proposals, 1980


Box 5 Inter-office Memos, Correspondence and Research, 1980-1981


Box 5 MacArthur BBC Documentary, 1981



Box 4 MacArthur audiotapes with accompanying letter, 1981-1982



Box 5 Board Agenda, 1983


Box 5 News Releases and Correspondence, 1991-1992



Box 4 18 Microcassettes, undated


Box 4 4 Audiocassettes, undated


MacArthur Prize Fellows Program



Box 5 Nominators and Selection Committee Notes, 1979 undated



Box 4 Selection Committee Correspondence with Saul Bellow, 1979 1983, 1979, 1983



Box 5 Reviews and Reports of Selection Committee, 1979 1981 1985, 1979, 1981, 1985


Box 5 Letter of Appointment to Program as Vice President of MacArthur Foundation,, 1979-1980



Box 4 Selection Committee Transcripts, 1981



Box 5 President's Report and Program Progress Report, 1981


Box 5 Award Planning, Procedures and Follow-up, 1981


Box 5 Responses on First Awards, 1981


Box 5 Program Staffing, 1982


Box 5 Selection Committee Notes, 1984-1985


Box 5 Program Evaluation and Goals, 1990