University of Chicago. Office of the Vice-President. Records 1937-1946

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University of Chicago. Office of the Vice-President. Records 1937-1946

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A former advertising executive, William Benton served as a part-time Vice-President from 1937-1945 and was primarily responsible for the university's public affairs and broadcasting activities. This collection contains the records and correspondence of the University of Chicago's Office of the Vice-President, comprising the administration of William Benton. Included are correspondence, reports, publications, and other administrative records related to university events and issues within his mandate; as well as material related to Benton's broadcasting, public relations, and media relations work on behalf of the university. The collection contains a significant number of items related to the production of the University of Chicago's well-known Round Table radio program, broadcast nationwide from 1933-1955.

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