Joab Thomas papers, 1984-1995.

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Joab Thomas papers, 1984-1995.

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This collection documents Joab Thomas's tenure as 15th president of the Penn State University. The collection contains the president's seal, 1 audiocassette, and 34 videotapes of Thomas acting in his capacity as Penn State's president and includes footage from local news stations, basketball features, the Administration of Justice Program, and interviews. The papers in Thomas's collection include notes from campus committees, alumni, the AT&T-Penn State Partnership, financial records of programs in which Penn State was involved, notes pertaining to meetings about and with the Big Ten, correspondence with individuals and committees, the Pepsi agreement, and speeches made by Thomas.

32 cubic feet + 34 videocassettes and 1 audiocassette.

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Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....

Pennsylvania State University. Office of the President

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Thomas, Joab L.

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Joab Langston Thomas was Chancellor of North Carolina State University (1976-1981), President of the University of Alabama (1981-1988), Professor at the University of Alabama (1961-1975), and Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Alabama (1974-1975). Thomas received his A.B., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in botany from Harvard University. From the description of Joab L. Thomas speech and letter of commendation, 1981 [manuscript]. (North Carolina State University). WorldCa...