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Finding Aid for the Willis C. Tucker Papers, 1947-1976


MS-1377

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, August 14, 2007.

Summary Information
Title: Willis C. Tucker Papers

Date/Date Range :   1947-1976

Extent: 2.0 linear feet

Abstract:
The Willis C. Tucker papers document Tucker's involvement with the University of Tennessee School of Journalism between 1947 and 1976.

Call number: MS-1377

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
This collection is property of the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Willis C. Tucker Papers, MS-1377. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two boxes divided into three series:

  1. Series I: University of Tennessee - Tennessee Press Association Press Institute (UT-TPA)
  2. Series II: Industrial Editing Institute (IEI)
  3. Series III: Development of School of Journalism and related materials

Biography / History

Willis Carleton Tucker was born on March 14, 1907 in Beckley, West Virginia. He earned his A.B. in Journalism from West Virginia Tech in 1930 and his M.A. in Journalism and Political Science from West Virginia University in 1931. He completed further graduate work at Ohio State University and at the University of Southern California. Tucker worked for several newspapers and taught at Marshall University and the University of Kentucky before coming to the University of Tennessee to head the fledgling Department of Journalism in 1947. Under his guidance, the department grew quickly and was accredited as a School of Journalism in 1959. Tucker stepped down as department head in 1972 to return to full-time teaching. He died in Wichita, Kansas on November 23, 2001.


Collection Scope and Content Note

Box 1 houses correspondence and other materials related to the UT-TPA Press Institute and the Industrial Editing Institute. Box 2 contains information documenting the development of the University of Tennessee's School of Journalism, including records of academic standards, class schedules, and majors and minors offered. Box 2 also contains various correspondence of W.C. Tucker and other materials relating to journalism.

Subject Terms

  • Tucker, Willis C.
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville. College of Communications.
  • Journalism -- Tennessee.
Contents List
   

Series I: University of Tennessee - Tennessee Press Association Press Institute (UT-TPA), 1947-1974
Box   1     Folder   1    
UT-TPA financial information, 1952-1972
Box   1     Folder   2a    
UT-TPA programs from conventions, 1952-1973
Box   1     Folder   2b    
UT-TPA chairmen and secretaries, 1952-1973
Box   1     Folder   3    
Planning and programming of first UT-TPA institute, 1952
Box   1     Folder   4    
Speakers and panels for UT-TPA institute, 1952
Box   1     Folder   5    
Correspondence of W.C. Tucker for UT-TPA, 1953-1959
Box   1     Folder   6    
Correspondence of W.C. Tucker for UT-TPA, 1960-1963
Box   1     Folder   7    
Correspondence of W.C. Tucker for UT-TPA, 1964-1974
Box   1     Folder   8    
Tennessee News Clinic, sponsored by TPA, 1967-1968
Box   1     Folder   9    
Tennessee News Clinic, finances, 1967-1968
Box   1     Folder   10    
UT-TPA Scholarship Program (includes rules, promotion, methods, and selections), 1949-1956
Box   1     Folder   11    
UT-TPA Scholarship Program (includes sampling of publicity and impact), 1949-1956
Box   1     Folder   12    
Official relationships of TPA and UT Journalism program in early years and related materials, 1947-1957
Box   1     Folder   13    
Newspaper Hall of Fame, 1967-1972
   

Series II: Industrial Editing Institute (IEI), 1948-1972
Box   1     Folder   14    
Programs for IEI seminars, 1948-1972
Box   1     Folder   15    
IEI (includes first conference plans, programs, publicity, and speakers), 1948
Box   1     Folder   16    
IEI 25th anniversary conference (includes conference plans, programs, publicity, and speakers), 1972
Box   1     Folder   17    
Inter-Office Communications
Box   1     Folder   18    
Faculty searches, AEJ Relations, various amenities
   

Series III: Development of School of Journalism and related materials, 1947-1976
Box   2     Folder   1    
Elevation of UT Journalism Department to School of Journalism
Box   2     Folder   2    
Planning journalism areas in Business Administrations Building
Box   2     Folder   3    
Examples of procedures in getting a department started, 1947-1972
Box   2     Folder   4    
Information concerning transition of the School of Journalism to independent status
Box   2     Folder   5    
Planning and equipping specific study areas in the Communications Building
Box   2     Folder   6    
Promotional pieces for School of Journalism, 1948-1957
Box   2     Folder   7    
Philosophy and objectives of School of Journalism, 1949-1972
Box   2     Folder   8    
Academic standards, requirements, methods, and student achievement, 1948-1969
Box   2     Folder   9    
Self-study report for School of Journalism, 1961
Box   2     Folder   10    
Graduate major and minor information, 1948-1968
Box   2     Folder   11    
Records of enrollment in journalism courses (1956-69) and journalism class schedules at three-year intervals (1947-1966), 1947-1969
Box   2     Folder   12    
Examples of research done by students and faculty
Box   2     Folder   13    
Examples of student work and of publicity written for Tennessee Press, Journalism Quarterly, and other publications
Box   2     Folder   14    
Examples of general service performed by Journalism staff
Box   2     Folder   15    
Examples of inquiries and problems of undergraduate students
Box   2     Folder   16    
Information about development of summer internships, 1948-1969
Box   2     Folder   17    
UT student publications information (includes Code of Ethics)
Box   2     Folder   18    
Issues in Journalism, 25th Anniversary (includes History of Journalism), 1972
Box   2     Folder   19    
Conference programs for Tennessee High School Press Association sponsored by UT School of Journalism, 1948-1974
Box   2     Folder   20    
Tennessee High School Journalism Workshop information
Box   2     Folder   21    
Alumni letters to W.C. Tucker and related correspondence
Box   2     Folder   22    
Data on number of majors and types of jobs taken by graduates
Box   2     Folder   23    
Entries for "Cooperative Information Service Fair" sponsored by National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Box   2     Folder   24    
Information about journalism scholarships
Box   2     Folder   25    
Correspondence of Tucker with UT Martin
Box   2     Folder   26    
Correspondence concerning UT extension courses
Box   2     Folder   27    
Correspondence with various professional groups
Box   2     Folder   28    
UT Journalism Club and Sigma Delta Chi (est. 1956) information
Box   2     Folder   29    
Miscellaneous publicity for various UT Journalism activities
Box   2     Folder   30    
Kappa Tau Alpha
Box   2     Folder   31    
Alumni Relations, 1949-1959
Box   2     Folder   32    
Alumni Relations, 1960-1969
Box   2     Folder   33    
Alumni Relations, 1970-1976
Box   2     Folder   34    
Service to MTA's and others
Box   2     Folder   35    
High School Teachers Workshops