Document Type
Other
Publisher
Department of Journalism
Publication Date
11-1-1950
Publisher location
University of Maine, Orono
Issue Number
4
Volume Number
1
Abstract/ Summary
The Maine Journalist, a student newspaper created by students in the University of Maine Department of Journalism between February, 1950 and May, 1952. The publication's run featured stories highlighting the activities and profiles of junior and senior journalism majors as well as professional journalists and newspaper publications across the state of Maine.
The paper, distributed to newspaper offices statewide, documents the latest technology adopted by Maine's newspaper publishers, state and national professional meetings, and career updates for Maine journalists and alumni of the UMaine's Department of Journalism. The Maine Journalist supported efforts by graduating seniors to locate internship opportunities as well as employment following graduation.
Of particular note in this issue is a photograph of three journalism professionals, Roger N. Woodcock, president of the Maine Press Association John Gould, and Kingdon Harvey, appropriating Plains Indian head dresses and blankets as part of the entertainment staged during Maine Press Association meeting at Kennebago Lake Camps in Rangeley, Maine.
Department of Journalism alumni mentioned in this issue include those impacted by the Selective Service Act drafting of men between the ages of 18-1/2 and 26 for service in Korea. Alumni mentioned include Elwood B. Bigelow, Jr., Donald J. King, James R. Wheeler, Nick Mayo, and Gerald A. Rogovin.
Repository Citation
Department of Journalism, University of Maine, "The Maine Journalist, vol. 1, issue 4" (1950). Maine Journalist. 4.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/maine_journalist/4
Version
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