Nixon, Raymond B. (Raymond Blalock), 1903-

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Raymond Blalock Nixon was born on June 10, 1903 in Live Oak, Florida. He earned his B.Ph. degree from Emory University (Atlanta, GA) in 1925, his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1934 and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1942. Dr. Nixon worked as a reporter, correspondent, editor and director of various newspapers and journals for over 60 years (1917-1982). In 1926, Dr. Nixon became an instructor in the division of journalism at Emory University. He was promoted to assistant professor, associate professor, professor and director of the division. In 1952, Dr. Nixon accepted the position of professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Nixon was considered a leader in the field of international communications and was elected as the first president of UNSECO's International Association for Mass Communication Research (1959). In addition, he traveled extensively, assisting other higher education institutions establish journalism programs. Dr. Nixon retired from the University of Minnesota as professor emeritus in 1971. Raymond Nixon died on December 15, 1997.

From the guide to the Raymond B. Nixon papers, 1950s-1960s, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc])

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referencedIn Cox, Harvey Warren, 1875-1944. Papers, 1865-1961 (bulk 1920-1944). Emory University, Robert W. Woodruff Library
creatorOf Raymond B. Nixon papers, 1950s-1960s University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc]
referencedIn Styles, Carey Wentworth, 1825-1897. Carey Wentworth Styles papers, 1860-1945. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
referencedIn Woodward, Emily, 1885-1970. Emily Woodward papers, 1918-1968. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
referencedIn Gosnell, Cullen Bryant. Cullen Bryant Gosnell papers, 1919-1964. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
referencedIn Cox, Harvey Warren, 1875-1944. Harvey Warren Cox papers, 1865-1961 (bulk 1920-1944). Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
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