A Guide to the Elmer J. Emig Papers
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Emig, Elmer Jacob | |
| Title: | Elmer J. Emig Papers | |
| Dates: | 1929-1955 | |
| Abstract: | Lecture and research notes on the history of journalism in Florida. Among his research notes are two public opinion surveys on the reading, listening, and viewing habits of Gainesville residents and a history of Sigma Delta Chi at UF. | |
| Extent: | 1.3 linear feet. (3 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 22 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Elmer J. Emig (1898-1956) was the head of the Journalism Department from 1929 to 1949. He received his B.A. at Canterbury College and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin. He taught journalism at Baker University before coming here in 1927. In addition to his faculty work, Emig wrote editorials for Florida newspapers including the Florida Times-Union. He was a member of Sigma Delta Chi, the professional journalism fraternity and helped organize the University of Florida chapter.
Scope and Content
His papers include lecture and research notes, a small amount of correspondence, and manuscripts. Of special interest are his research notes on the history of Florida journalism. Included in his lecture notes are two surveys done by his Public Opinion students on reading, listening, and viewing habits of Gainesville residents. Part of his Mass Communication 505 notes appear to be a transcript of classroom discussion.
Also included is the "World's Week", an editorial review of world events which he wrote in the years prior to World War II, radio broadcast transcripts, and a history of the Florida chapter of Sigma Delta Chi.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Related Material
Additional records on Emig are located in the University Archives Series 48, Administrative Policy Records for the Dean of the College of Commerce and Journalism.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Elmer J. Emig Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| Sigma Delta Chi. University of Florida Chapter -- History. | ||
| University of Florida. College of Journalism and Communications -- History. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Journalism, College -- Florida -- History. | ||
| Newspaper publishing -- Florida -- History. | ||
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