Summary |
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| Creator: | Ehling, William P. (William Philip), 1920- |
| Title: | William P. Ehling Papers |
| Dates: | 1957-1972 |
| Size: | 0.25 linear foot |
| Abstract: | Writings and course materials of William P. Ehling, professor of public relations at Syracuse University from 1954 to 1990 |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
William P. Ehling (1920-2014) was a professor and founder of the public relations department in the School of Journalism (now called the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) at Syracuse University. Ehling was born in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. He first attended Syracuse University from 1939 to 1943 and received his bachelor's degree in journalism and political science. Upon graduation, Ehling joined the 28th Infantry of the United States Army and served in Europe and the Pacific as a writer-photographer during World War II. After the war was over, Ehling returned to New York and worked for the Middletown Times-Herald for a few years before returning to Syracuse University to receive his master's degree in journalism in 1952 and his PhD in political science in 1954. Ehling was then appointed director of the Syracuse University News Bureau and assistant professor of public relations in the School of Journalism. In 1963, Ehling became a full-time associate professor and was named chairman of the newly established public relations department in that school. He gained tenure and was named a full professor in 1971. He primarily taught courses in public relations theory, communication theory, operations research, and organization management. Ehling retired in 1990 as a professor emeritus.
Ehling was active in the Public Relations Society of America, which named him their Outstanding Educator of the Year in 1988, Syracuse Press Club, Society for the Advancement of Education, Association for Education in Journalism, American College Public Relations Association (ACPRA), and many other professional societies. In 1968, Ehling established the Syracuse University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, which is now named after him.
Scope and Content Note
The William P. Ehling Papers contains various writings by Ehling and materials he used when teaching courses at Syracuse University. There are research reports, journal articles, reading lists, assignments, and a study guide he composed for the ACPRA Institute on Public Relations.
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Acquisition Information
Gift of Mordecai Lee in 2017.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid-free folders and an acid-free box.
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Created by: Emily Banach
Date: 2021
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