Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism

Abstract The College of Arts and Science includes the departments of Anthropology, Art, Biology, Center for Applied Research, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Geography, History, Journalism, Mathematics, Military Science, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Psychological Service Center, Recreation, Physical Education and Dance, Social and Health Resources, Sociology, and Speech and Theatre. Records cover the period when Rebecca Stafford...

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The Department of Journalism officially became the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism on September 14, 1984. These records include materials about the establishment of the new school including bylaws, correspondence, curriculum materials, and information about deans, faculty, and benefactors. Planning and promotional materials for events sponsored by the Reynolds School are also included.

Abstract Alfred Leslie Higginbotham (1895-1967) taught for more than 40 years at the University of Nevada. During his tenure at the University, he served on numerous committees and boards both on and off campus as well as professional journalism societies. He assisted in founding the Nevada State Press Association, was appointed historian of the University of Nevada during World War II, and began the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame in 1948. The collection includes correspondence with students, alumni,...

Abstract Warren Leslie Lerude was born in Reno, Nevada. He graduated from the University of Nevada School of Journalism in 1961 and began a career in journalism and teaching that spanned over 50 years. Collection includes research materials, correspondence, files, interviews, reviews, and photos relating to Lerude's books American Commander in Spain and Robert Laxalt: The Story of a Storyteller as well as materials about the University...