Graduate School of Journalism Facebooks, 1950-2008

Creator:
Columbia University. Graduate School of Journalism
Abstract:
Collection of annual "facebook" publications issued by the Graduate School of Journalism. These small volumes list members of the incoming class for a particular year with a photo, address, educational background, employment history and personal interests.
Extent:
3.25 linear feet (3 document boxes, 2 pamphlet boxes)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of small publications issued by the Graduate School of Journalism listing members of incoming classes at the School. The names in each volume are arranged alphabetically by last name and entries include a small black and white photo, address information, educational background, employment history and personal interests. The volumes start with the 1950-51 academic year and extend to 2008. There is a gap in the volumes between 1950-51 and 1956-57.

Biographical / historical:

The School of Journalism was established through monies left to Columbia University in the will of Joseph Pulitzer who died in 1911. The School of Journalism began as an undergraduate school offering a B.Litt. Degree to its graduates, but in 1935 the School became the first in the nation to adopt a program exclusively at the graduate level.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Graduate School of Journalism Facebooks; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
University Archives Home Page
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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Contact:
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