John Eldridge Drewry papers, 1925-1983

Summary

Creator:
Drewry, John E. (John Eldridge), 1902-
Date:
1925-1983
Extent:
19.2 Linear Feet (29 document boxes, 2 half boxes, 6 large card file boxes, 3 oversized boxes, 8 oversize folder A, 1 oversize folder B)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Eldridge Drewry papers, MS 1395. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains numerous drafts, proofs, and typescripts of Drewry's many books, pamphlets, and articles, as well as class material, book reviews, photographs, scrapbooks and print material.

Biographical / historical:

A native of Griffin, Georgia, John E. Drewry in 1922 became the second person awarded a B.J. degree from the University of Georgia's journalism program. In 1925 he received his A.M. degree from UGA based on graduate work done at Columbia University in New York City and at the University of Georgia. Hired as a journalism instructor at UGA in 1922, Drewry was promoted to Director of the Journalism School in 1932 and - with the creation of the position - took on the role of Dean of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism; a position he held from 1940 through his retirement in 1969. In a 1982 Athens Banner Herald article, Loren Smith recalled that when John E. Drewry was dean of the Henry Grady School of Journalism, "we all were charmed by his presence, inspired by his intellect and relaxed by his wit".

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Eldridge Drewry papers, MS 1395. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.