Document Type
Other
Publisher
Department of Journalism
Publication Date
12-1-1951
Publisher location
University of Maine, Orono
Issue Number
4
Volume Number
2
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.
The issue focuses coverage on the improvement of ratings for Maine weekly newspapers from the American Weekly Newspaper Publishers Council, Maine Newspaper Day, 1951, and the results of the 1951 New England Associated Press News Executives Association awards.
Mentions of UMaine journalism alumni focus on those drafted into service for the Korean War including: 2nd Lt. William J. Brennan, Cpl. Elwood B. Bigelow, Jr., 2nd Lt. Charles E. St. Thomas, 2nd Lt. James G. Barrows, Pfc. Richard "Dick" Sprague, Pfc. Robert "Bob" Lord, Pfc. Gerald A. Rogovin, and Pvt. William "Bill" Loubier.
Repository Citation
Department of Journalism, University of Maine, "The Maine Journalist, vol. 2, issue 4" (1951). Maine Journalist. 8.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/maine_journalist/8
Version
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