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Biographical, circa 1937-2009

The Biographical series (approximately 0.75 linear feet) includes material related to terHorst's service in the military (enlistment and discharge papers, military orders, correspondence related to his work at the Marine Corps Gazette) and articles about him. The series documents terHorst's involvement with various organizations and his membership on various boards, most notably, the as Chairman of the Gridiron Foundation. Also found here is information relating to various honors and awards given to terHorst, including the establishment of the Jerald F. terHorst Award for Excellence in Political Reporting at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management and School of Media and Public Affairs.

Jerald F. terHorst papers, 1937-2009 (majority within 1972-2009)
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Jerald F. terHorst papers, 1937-2009 (majority within 1972-2009)

3.9 linear feet (in 5 boxes) — 1 oversize folder

Jerald terHorst was a political reporter for the Detroit News and served as President Ford's first press secretary, before resigning in protest of the pardon of Richard Nixon. He also wrote a biography Gerald Ford and a history of Air Force One. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, newspaper articles by terHorst and about him, audiotapes, and video documenting his role in the Gerald Ford administration and his later literary and public career.

The Jerald F. terHorst papers consist of clippings, correspondence, speeches, audiotapes, and video related to terHorst, Detroit News reporter and President Gerald Ford's press secretary. Topics in this collection include his early life (particularly as a member of the Marine Corps), his work as a member of the Detroit News and White House, and other efforts (such as producing documentaries) that occurred after officially resigning as President Ford's press secretary in 1974.

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