Personal Name Index to "The New York Times Index," 1975-2001 Supplement: J-Loq
Written by Byron A. Falk
616 pages, about 12 hours of reading
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This work by Byron A. Falk offers readers a unique literary experience. The narrative explores themes of biography.
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- Informative
- Systematic
- Reference
This volume is a specialized reference tool, serving as a personal name index for entries found within 'The New York Times Index' for the years 1975 to 2001, specifically covering names from 'J' through 'Loq'. Compiled by Byron A. Falk, its primary function is to facilitate efficient retrieval of articles and information related to specific individuals mentioned in The New York Times during that extensive period. It is not a narrative work, but rather a meticulously organized alphabetical listing designed for researchers, historians, journalists, and anyone needing to locate references to persons within a vast historical news archive. It has no plot, characters, or literary themes in the traditional sense.
Key themes
- Information Organization and Retrieval
- The book exemplifies the meticulous effort required to organize vast quantities of data (news articles) into an accessible format. It highlights the intellectual labor involved in creating systems that allow researchers to navigate complex information landscapes efficiently, turning raw data into usable knowledge.
- Historical Documentation and Access
- By providing a gateway to 'The New York Times Index,' this book underscores the significance of maintaining and making accessible historical news records. It facilitates research into past events, public figures, and societal changes documented by one of the world's prominent newspapers, thereby contributing to collective historical memory.
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The importance of indexing in historical research and information retrieval.
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