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John Eldridge Drewry papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Eldridge Drewry papers | |
| Creator: Drewry, John E. (John Eldridge), 1902- | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1925-1983 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| 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) | |
| Collection Number: ms1395 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
| Abstract: The collection consists of papers of John Eldridge Drewry from 1925-1983. John Eldridge Drewry (1902-1983) educator and Dean of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia (1940-1969), resident of Athens, Georgia. The collection includes manuscripts of Drewry's books, pamphlets, and articles; class materials; book reviews; photographs; scrapbooks containing clippings on Drewry and University of Georgia activities; speeches to the Georgia Press Institute; printed material; and correspondence. The materials relate to Drewry's various publications, the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism, and the establishment and administration of the George Foster Peabody Awards. | |
Collection Description
Historical Sketch
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".
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.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged by record type.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Eldridge Drewry papers, MS 1395. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2009 September 11.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.