Papers, 1986-1994.

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Papers, 1986-1994.

James Thomas "Tom" Emmerson earned a B.S. (1960) and an M.S. (1964) in journalism from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. (1973) from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He became an Associate Professor (1974-1981) of Journalism and Mass Communication at Iowa State University and was promoted to Professor (1981-2004). Dr. Emmerson also served as the Chair (1986-1993) of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. During that time, he faced several challenges including the duplication study by Peat, Marwick and Main Consultants, which recommended the elimination of the journalism program at Iowa State, as well as the sale of the WOI-TV station. Dr. Emmerson took a leading role in working against these measures by writing articles, editorials, and newsletters. He also garnered considerable student and alumni support, and worked closely with university administrators, the Board of Regents, and state legislators. He retired from Iowa State in 2004. In 1991, Dr. Emmerson b3ecame active with the organization, Iowans for WOI-TV. This organization was formed for the purpose of keeping WOI-TV a university-owned operation, and in 1992 its members filed a lawsuit challenging the Board of Regents' right to sell the station. Though a district court found in favor of Iowans for WOI-TV, the decision was subsequently appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court, which overruled the decision in 1993. (For more information regarding Iowans for WOI-TV, please see the Iowans for WOI-TV Records, MS-584, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.)

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Emmerson, James Thomas

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This collection includes records regarding Dr. Emmerson's tenure as Chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, the proposed elimination of the Journalism program, and the sale of WOI-TV. The papers consist of correspondence with faculty, alumni, administrators, and media professionals, as well as memoranda, news clippings, reports, and cassette tapes of radio broadcasts. From the description of Papers, 1986-1994. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 768780...

Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...

Iowans for WOI-TV, Inc.

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WOI-TV (Television station : Ames, Iowa)

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Iowa State University. Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication

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KPMG Peat Marwick

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