Name
Arzt, George (Interviewee)
Connable, Roma (Interviewer)
Title
Oral history interview with George Arzt 1992
Abstract
Experiences as a political reporter for the New York Post, 1969-1986; coverage of Edward I. Koch's [Koch] career as member of United States House of Representatives, 1969-1977, and as mayor of New York City, 1977-1989; newspaper endorsements during 1977 New York mayoral race; comparison of Koch administration with Abraham D. Beame administration; transition to and experience as press secretary to M ayor Koch, 1986-1989; Koch's difficulties in running for a fourth mayoral term.
Collection Name
Edward I. Koch administration oral history project
Subjects
Press secretaries; Arzt, George; Koch, Ed, 1924-2013; New York (N.Y.). Mayor
Format
oral histories
Genre
Interviews
Date
1992
Note (Biographical)
Former press secretary to Mayor Edward I. Koch.
Note
Interviewed by Roma Connable on July 27, 1992 in New York City.
Original available in the Columbia Center for Oral History, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries. Digitized from analog recordings
Note (Provenance)
George Arzt, Gift 1995
Language
English
Library Location
Columbia Center for Oral History, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Catalog Record
13588872
Also In
Oral History Archives at Columbia
Time-Based Media
Time-Based Media
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-zxs0-me23
Related URLs
Available digital content for this interview.