Indiana University School of Journalism Chair’s records, 1922-1976, bulk 1938-1968

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Indiana University School of Journalism Chair’s records, 1922-1976, bulk 1938-1968

The School of Journalism at Indiana University was established within the College of Arts and Sciences in 1911 as the Department of Journalism. The name was changed in 1974 to the School of Journalism, and it became an independent school in the IU system in 1986. This collection consists of records collected by the Office of the Chair primarily during the tenure of John E. Stempel, who was chairman from 1938-1968.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6624810

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Indiana University, Bloomington. School of Journalism

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The School of Journalism had its beginnings at Indiana University when the first journalism course was offered in 1891. A Department of Journalism was established in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1911, and in 1974 the department became the School of Journalism. The School of Journalism has had many well-known and successful graduates, including the famous World War II journalist Ernie Pyle. From the description of Indiana University School of Journalism records, 1911-2008, bulk...