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A Guide to the Administrative Policy Records of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication Office of the Dean

Finding aid created by Dept. Staff

University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
April 2007


Descriptive Summary

Creator: University of Florida. College of Journalism and Communication. Office of the Dean.
Title: Administrative Policy Records of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication Office of the Dean
Dates: 1949-1968
Abstract: Administrative records of the deans of the UF College of Journalism and Communication and its predecessor, the School of Journalism.
Extent: 1.3 Linear feet. 3 boxes.
Identification: Series 47
Language(s): English

Scope and Content

Series 47 contains the administrative records of the deans of the College of Journalism and Communication and its predecessor, the School of Journalism. Divided into subseries.


Access or Use Restrictions

Access

The collection is open for research.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Administrative Policy Records of the College of Journalism and Communication Office of the Dean, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.


Contents List

Subseries 47a - Administrative Policy Records of the School of Journalism Office of the Director, 1949-1968 1.3 Linear feet. 3 boxes.

The School of Journalism was created in 1949 and its first and only director was Rae O. Weimer. In 1968, the School became the College of Journalism and Communication. Weimer served briefly as Dean of the new college and then retired. Subseries 47a contains the existing correspondence files of Rae Weimer. Also included are two pieces by Weimer written while he was an editor for the Beacon Journal of Akron, Ohio.


Box
1 Air Force Contract. 1961
1 American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism. 1955-1956
1 Athletic Series, Mike Morgan
1 Board of Student Publications. 1949-1962
1 Clippings by Weimer
1 College Building Amendment
1 Correspondence. 1949-1964
2 Correspondence. 1965-1968
2 Educational Television
2 Department of Family Life
2 Florida Scholastic Press Association
2 Graduate Research. 1949-1958
2 Journalism Week
2 Latin American Proposals. 1962
2 Lectures Committee. 1950-1954
2 Policy of School of Journalism. 1959-1963
2 Publications Committee
2 Reporter's Handbook
2 Shea, Frank
2 Six Year Plan. 1948
3 Southern Regional Science Seminar (2 folders). 1960-1961
3 Student Financial Aid. 1961-1963
3 University Youth Program Committee. 1955
3 Weimer's Writings (plus miscellany). 1929-1936



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