National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Ausmus, Graydon, Correspondence, 1952 (Box 019, Folder 02)

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National Association of Educational Broadcasters Records, 1925-1977 (bulk 1950-1970) | Ausmus, Graydon, Correspondence, 1952 (Box 019, Folder 02)

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1952 correspondence involving NAEB staff, especially Graydon Ausmus, who became the NAEB president after serving as vice president. Major topics include plans for the 1952 NAEB meeting in Columbus, the search for a new executive director to replaces James Miles, and organizational concerns, particularly how decisions should be delegated between the NAEB staff and board.

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