William M. Brish papers

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William M. Brish papers

1939-1992 and undated (majority 1958-1976)

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1573

Dr. William M. Brish's career in education and broadcasting centered in the Washington County, Maryland area. There, from 1947 to 1943, he served as Superintendent of Schools for Washington County, Maryland. During his tenure, the Washington County closed-circuit television program was developed and instituted. He became known as an expert in using television for instructional purposes. Brish also served as a consultant in educational television for All India Radio as part of a Ford Foundation project (1950-1951). After he retired from Washington County Schools, he worked as a cluster director and then consultant for the Appalachian satellite project from 1973 to 1987. The collection documents the institution of closed-circuit television in the Washington County Schools, the Appalachian satellite project and the Ford Foundation's India project. It also includes papers, speeches and reports by Dr. Brish on the concepts behind the use of instructional television in the classroom.

6.75 linear feet

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7546751

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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Brish, William M., 1906-1999

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Dr. William Murray Brish; also known as Bill Brish; graduate of Frederick High School, Frederick, Md., 1924; 1956, earned a doctor of pedagogy degree from his alma mater, Franklin and Marshall College; teacher, of Frederick, Md.; served as superintendent of schools for Kent County and also Washington County (1947-1973). From the description of William Brish collection, 1923-1999. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123945323 Educator. Superintendent of Sc...

Ford foundation

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Philanthropic organization established in 1936 by Henry and Edsel Ford from profits of the Ford Motor Company. From the description of Grant files, [ca. 1936-1986]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155532303 ...

Washington County Public Schools (Md.)

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