Office of University Relations records, 1965-1996, (bulk 1980-1992)

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Office of University Relations records, 1965-1996, (bulk 1980-1992)

The majority of the collection consists of documents, audio and video recordings, but also includes photographs, and slides. The bulk of the correspondence is that of William Harry Durham, Associate Vice President for University Relations 1984-1993. Prior to that time Durham served as Executive Director for University Relations from 1980 to 1984; Director, University Communications Center, 1968-1980; Head, University Television Center, 1966-1968. The material in the collection covers the period 1965-1996, with most of the collection dating from 1980-1992. The documents in this series consist of correspondence, media information, memoranda, minutes, public service announcements, radio promotions, and scripts. Primary subjects include Board of Visitors, the University's Centennial celebrations 1988-1989; the Communications Center, Cooperative Extension Service, Institutional Advancement, Employee and Student Orientation, Public Relations, and the Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs. The recordings consist primarily of interviews with the Clemson Alumni Class of 1943, administrators, professors, students, Clemson citizens; public service announcements, awards, presentations, and events of the Strom Thurmond Institute. Harry Durham conducted most of the interviews.

22 cubic ft. + photographs, slides, audio recordings, video recordings

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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-

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Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003

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McClam, Marvin.

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Roberts, Earle D.

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Buhrmaster, Donald.

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Batson, Louis Pinckney

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Milford, Lee W., 1922-

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Hudnall, Ben.

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McCarthy, John (John C.)

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Clemson University. Office of University Relations.

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The Office of University Relations has undergone changes in name and function throughout its history: News Bureau, 1933; Office of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs, 1951; Office of Public and Alumni Relations, 1955; Alumni Affairs, 1967; Public Relations, 1967; University Relations and Communications, 1980-1984; University Relations, 1984-1989; Communications and External Relations, 1989-1993; University Relations, 1989-1993; Public Affairs, 1993- From the description of Office of...

Han, David

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Lennon, Max

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A native North Carolinian, Archibald Max Lennon was born in Columbus County on September 27, 1940. Lennon attended Mars Hill College graduating with an associate degree in agriculture in 1960. He received a bachelor of science degree from North Carolina State University in 1962. In 1966, he returned to North Carolina State and received his Ph. D. in 1970. Lennon held academic appointments at Texas Tech 1970-1972, 1974-1980; the University of Missouri Columbia campus, 198...

Brennen, James J.

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Gallman, Hunter C.

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Fleming, Horace W. (Horace Weldon), 1944-2009

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Atchley, B. L. (Bill L.)

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President of Clemson, 1979-1985. From the description of Bill Atchley papers. 1970-1985, (bulk 1979-1985) (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23984070 ...

Clemson university

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Courses in Computer Science first offered, 1965-1966. Department of Computer Science created July 1, 1978. Albert Turner, Acting Head, July 1978-April 1979; Head, 1979-1993. Stephen T. Hedetniemi, Acting Department Head, 1993-1994; Head, 1994-1995; Chair, 1995-1997. Harold Grossman, Acting Chair, 1997-1998. John C. Peck, Chair, 1998-2000. Pradip Srimani, Chair, 2000-present. Master of Science degree program instituted 1980-1981. From the description of Department of Computer Science ...

Hinton, O. T.

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Elam, Donald, 1926-

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Ligon, Langdon S.

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Wallace, Francis X.

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Cox, Walter T. (Walter Thompson), 1918-2006

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Walter Thompson Cox was born on September 19, 1918 in Belton, South Carolina, the son of Walter T. and Grace Campbell Cox. He entered Clemson College in the fall of 1935, graduating with a degree in General Science in 1939. Returning in 1940 during a year of post graduate study, Cox anchored the offensive line while playing for the football team. The season was a success, as Clemson defeated Boston College 6-3 in the Cotton Bowl. It was the Tigers' first post-season appearance. After serving in ...

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Lanham, William J.

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Martin, David O.

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Ransdell, Gary.

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Harris, Theodore Lester, 1910-

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Moss, T. C.

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Godley, W. C. 1922-

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Wood, Charles Richard.

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Durham, William Harry.

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Strom Thurmond Institute

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Prince, Phillip Hunter, 1926-

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