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By Molly Clark and Lee Ann Eades
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
A variety of offices and individuals have assumed responsibility for public relations, alumni affairs, and institutional advancement at Eastern Kentucky University through the years. In 1983 the office was reorganized into the Vice President for University Relations and Development. Currently, the offices of Alumni Affairs, Development, and Public Information report to the vice president. Responsibilities of the vice president's office include coordination of alumni and development programs, media relations, planned institutional marketing, the university's official publications program, and planned institutional public relations and promotional activities. The records in the inventory document selected special events, including the inauguration of President Hanly Funderburk in 1985, coordinated by the vice president's office from 1971 to 1987. The Subject Series reflects a small portion of the office's central subject files.
Collection Historical Note
A variety of offices and individuals have assumed responsibility for public relations, alumni affairs, and institutional advancement at Eastern Kentucky University through the years. Initially, all campus publicity including composition of college publications was handled through the president's office, with assistance from a faculty advisory committee.
With the creation of the Extension Division in 1918 under the direction of James R. Robinson, some publicity, placement of students into teaching positions, and alumni activities were assumed by the extension office. In 1936 President Herman L. Donovan appointed recent graduate Sam Beckley to the position of Assistant Director of Extension and Public Relations. Beckley performed a variety of tasks including alumni secretary, promoting athletic and academic events through press releases, editing college publications, and recruiting students. Beckley entered the military in 1942. Miss Mary Frances McKinney assumed the post of alumni secretary, with all other public relations functions handled through the president's office. In 1946 President W.F. O'Donnell wanted Beckley to return to Eastern to "revitalize the school's publicity." Beckley, however, took a position with the United States Veterans Affairs Department.
Finally, in late 1947 D.J. Carty was hired as Director of Public Relations and in addition served as defacto Director of Extension. By 1950 the Extension Division and Placement Bureau reported to the Office of Public Relations. Paul Duncan assisted with sports publicity from 1950 to 1952. Student Donald R. Feltner directed sports publicity from 1952 to 1956. In 1956 Feltner accepted the position of Director of Publicity and Publications. From that time, except for a two-year hiatus 1957-1959, to the present Mr. Feltner has directed Eastern's public relations and institutional advancement activities in increasingly more responsible administrative positions--Director (1959-1965), Dean (1965-1970), and Vice President (1970-1983) of Public Affairs.
In 1983 the office was reorganized into the Vice President for University Relations and Development. Currently, the offices of Alumni Affairs, Development, and Public Information report to the vice president. Responsibilities of the vice president's office include coordination of alumni and development programs, media relations, planned institutional marketing, the university's official publications program, and planned institutional public relations and promotional activities. The records in the inventory document selected special events, including the inauguration of President Hanly Funderburk in 1985, coordinated by the vice president's office from 1971 to 1987. The Subject Series reflects a small portion of the office's central subject files.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives
Finding Aid Revision History:
New accessions were added and the collection was reprocessed in 2018 and 2019.
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- Box 1
- UnitID: 31234013792500
- Folder 1: Academic Affairs Screening Committee, 1972-1973
- Folder 2: Achievement Award, 1967-1977
- Folder 3: Adams, Greg Building Dedication
- Folder 4: Admissions Policy, 1981-1983
- Folder 5: Admissions- School Relations Consolidation, 1981
- Folder 6: Affirmative Action, 1973-1977
- Folder 7: Alumni Awards Banquet Correspondence, 1974
- Folder 8: Alumni Baseball Reunion, 1981
- Folder 9: Alumni Coliseum
- Folder 10: Alumni Personal Data, 1905-1974
- Folder 11: American Association of State Colleges and Universities (1 of 2), 1969-1975
- Folder 12: American Association of State Colleges and Universities (2 of 2), 1969-1975
- Folder 13: American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 1986-1987
- Box 2
- UnitID: 31234013792518
- Folder 1: Anniversary Concert, 1968
- The celebration of the eighth anniversary of the inauguration of Dr. Robert Richard Martin as President of Eastern Kentucky University
- Folder 2: Anthem Folder
- Folder 3: Appalachian State Football Game, 11/13/1971
- Folder 4: Appreciation Day, 1968
- Luncheon to honor Governor Louie B. Nunn, the Legislature, and the EKU students and alumni. EKU vs. Morehead State University OVC Championship game.
- Folder 5: Appreciation Dinner Hood-Hughes-Presnell Day
- Folder 6: Ashland Inc. Dedication, 10/20/1995
- Folder 7: Attorney General Rulings, 1969
- Folder 8: Ault Building
- Folder 9: Band Day Committee, 1979-1980
- Folder 10: Basketball, 1964-1981
- Folder 11: Basketball- NCAA Tournament, 1965
- Folder 12: Begley Building, 1970
- Folder 13: Bicentennial Celebration, 1973-1975
- Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution
- Folder 14: Bishop, Fred F. Hall Dedication, 08/08/1972
- Folder 15: Bicknell, Rudy- Proposed Gift of Horses to University, 1972-1973
- Folder 16: Black Student Demands, 1969-1970
- Folder 17: Blanton House
- Folder 18: Board of Regents, 1960-1975
- Folder 19: Brockton Electrical Incident
- Folder 20: Burke Wellness Center Dedication, 11/17/1990
- Folder 21: Carl D. Perkins Building Dedication, 11/25/1979
- Folder 22: Carter Building
- Folder 23: Campbell, Jane Dedication, 1970-1974
- Folder 24: Centennial Alumni Awards Banquet, 05/10/1974
- Folder 25: Centennial Athletic Awards Banquet, 04/20/1974
- Box 3
- UnitID: 31234013792526
- Folder 1: Centennial Awards Banquet "Excellence in Teaching", 09/22/1974
- Folder 2: Centennial Ball, 05/03/1974
- Gala affair to celebrate the 100th anniversary of higher education at EKU. Also includes the dedication of the Centennial Year Statue.
- Folder 3: Centennial Pageant, 5/1-2/1974
- Drama production to review and celebrate 100 years of higher education at EKU
- Folder 4: Chamber of Commerce Governor's Tour, 1973
- Folder 5: Chapel of Meditation Dedication, 05/13/1972
- Folder 6: CKEA Meeting, 1978-1979
- Folder 7: Classroom Wellness/Conditioning Groundbreaking, 03/24/1996
- Folder 8: College- Business Symposium, 1970
- Folder 9: Colonel Club, 1978-1979
- Folder 10: Colonel Club, 1979-1980
- Folder 11: Colonel Club, 1980-1981
- Folder 12: Colonel Club Questionnaires, 1982
- Folder 13: Combs, Donald
- Folder 14: Combs Building, 11/08/1964
- Folder 15: Combs, Earle B.
- Folder 16: Combs Recognition Dinner Correspondence File (1 of 2)
- Folder 17: Combs Recognition Dinner Correspondence File (2 of 2)
- Box 4
- UnitID: 31234013792534
- Folder 1: Combs Recognition Dinner General File (1 of 2)
- Folder 2: Combs Recognition Dinner General File (2 of 2)
- Folder 3: Combs Recognition Dinner News Releases and Clippings
- Folder 4: Committee- Faculty Retirement, 1976
- Folder 5: Committee on Extended Services, 1963
- Folder 6: Conference on Becoming a University, 1966
- Folder 7: Conference on Improvement of Institution, 1965
- Folder 8: Construction, 1969
- Includes the construction status of new buildings at EKU
- Folder 9: Cornerstone Ceremonies Burrier Building
- Folder 10: Council on Higher Education, 1962-1979
- Folder 11: Council on Higher Education, 1979-1980
- Folder 12: Council on Higher Education Forum, 1982
- Folder 13: Court House, 1966
- Re-dedication ceremonies of the Madison County Courthouse
- Folder 14: Crabbe Library Dedication (1 of 2), 04/26/1996
- Folder 15: Crabbe Library Dedication (2 of 2), 04/27/1996
- Box 5
- UnitID: 31234013792542
- Folder 1: Darling, Fred E. Dedication, 09/26/1992
- Folder 2: Decanter (Mr. Pete Iovino), 1974
- Folder 3: Dedication Buildings- Brewer, Carter, Martin Hall, and Van Hoose Drive, 08/30/1970
- Folder 4: Dizney Building Dedication (1 of 2), 08/23/1991
- Folder 5: Dizney Building Dedication (2 of 2), 08/23/1991
- Folder 6: Dizney Building Groundbreaking, 04/13/1990
- Folder 7: Donovan, Dr. Herman Lee, 1964-1965
- Folder 8: Donaldson Service Complex Dedication
- Folder 9: Dormitories
- Folder 10: Dorris, Dr. J.T., 1963-1973
- Folder 11: Eastern Progress, 1961-1981
- Folder 12: Education in Perspective TV Show
- Folder 13: Education Legislative Subcommittee, 1978-1980
- Folder 14: EKU vs. Middle Tennessee Basketball Televised Game, 02/17/1973
- Folder 15: EKU Tour Guides
- Folder 16: EKU University Press, 1966-1973
- Folder 17: Estill County Night, 1968
- Eastern Kentucky University vs Tennessee State University OVC football game
- Folder 18: Faculty Staff Handbook
- Folder 19: Faculty Dinner, 1977-1978
- Folder 20: Faculty Retirement Dinner, 05/25/1979
- Box 6
- UnitID: 31234013792559
- Folder 1: Faculty Retirement Dinner, 04/30/1980
- Folder 2: Faculty Retirement Dinner, 1982-1983
- Folder 3: Faculty Retirement Dinner, 1984-1985
- Folder 4: Faculty Retirement Dinner, 04/23/1986
- Folder 5: Faculty Retirement Dinner, 04/07/1987
- Folder 6: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/19/1988
- Folder 7: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/11/1989
- Folder 8: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/27/1990
- Folder 9: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/19/1991
- Folder 10: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/03/1992
- Folder 11: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/13/1993
- Box 7
- UnitID: 31234013792567
- Folder 1: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/05/1994
- Folder 2: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/04/1995
- Folder 3: Faculty/Staff Retirement Dinner, 04/02/1996
- Folder 4: Faculty/Staff Directory, 1975-1984
- Folder 5: Fellows Cocktail Buffet, 08/27/1994
- Folder 6: Fellows Cocktail Buffet, 10/17/1986
- Folder 7: Feltner, Donald Retirement, 12/31/1998
- Folder 8: Ferrell, Herndon, Jaggers Portraits, 10/29/1972
- Folder 9: Fire Engine Painting, 1975
- Folder 10: Football, 1964-1971
- Folder 11: Football Awards Banquet, 01/22/1980
- Honored EKU as 1979 NCAA Division 1-AA National Champions
- Folder 12: Football Awards Banquet, 01/20/1981
- Honored EKU as 1980 NCAA Division 1-AA Finalists
- Folder 13: Football Awards Banquet, 01/26/1982
- Honored EKU as 1981 NCAA Division 1-AA Finalists
- Folder 14: Football Awards Banquet, 01/25/1983
- Honored EKU as 1982 NCAA Division 1-AA National Champions
- Folder 15: Football- Eastern Western Controversy, 1915-1916
- Folder 16: Football Game Centennial, 1969
- Folder 17: Football NCAA Playoffs, 1979-1981
- Folder 18: Football NCAA Playoffs
- Box 8
- UnitID: 31234013792575
- Folder 1: Football NCAA Playoffs
- Folder 2: Football NCAA Playoffs Championship Games, 1979-1980
- Folder 6: Football Tangerine Bowl Reunion, 1979
- Folder 7: Fort Boonesborough State Park, 1965-1975
- Folder 8: Fraternities and Sororities, 1966
- Folder 9: Freshman/New Student Record, 1979
- Folder 10: Frost, Jack, 1976-1984
- Folder 11: Founders Day, 1967 and Past
- Folder 12: Founders Day, 1968-1971
- Folder 13: Founders Day, 04/21/1973
- Folder 14: Founders Day, 04/20/1974
- Folder 15: Founders Day, 04/22/1977
- Folder 16: Founders Day Banquet, 05/29/1976
- Observed Governor's Day to recognize Julian M. Carroll and included a groundbreaking for a Public Service and Special Programs building. Also inducted EKU graduates into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni
- Folder 17: Founders Day Dinner, 04/25/1981
- Folder 18: Founders Day Program, 03/22/1972
- Also Faculty Retirement Dinner
- Box 9
- UnitID: 31234013792583
- Folder 1: Funderburk Appreciation Dinner, 04/18/1998
- Honoring President and Mrs. Funderburk as he announced retirement
- Folder 2: Funderburk Appreciation Dinner Correspondence, 04/18/1998
- Folder 3: Funderburk Inauguration (1 of 3), 05/11/1985
- Folder 4: Funderburk Inauguration (2 of 3), 05/11/1985
- Folder 5: Funderburk Inauguration (3 of 3), 05/11/1985
- Folder 6: Funderburk/McKinney Building Dedication (1 of 2), 04/29/1994
- Folder 7: Funderburk/McKinney Building Dedication (2 of 2), 04/29/1994
- Folder 8: Governors' Creative Seminar, 1969
- College educators and officials of state government exchange ideas regarding major problems facing Kentucky.
- Folder 9: Hanlon, John B.
- Folder 10: Hardesty. Michael, 1977-1978
- Box 10
- UnitID: 31234013792591
- Folder 1: Hetrick, Dr. Phyllis B., 1970-1973
- Folder 2: Holihan, Ronald John, 1972
- Folder 3: Hood, Hughes, and McDonough, 10/28-29/1972
- Folder 4: Indiana (Pa.) and East Tennessee, 1972
- Folder 5: Information Booth, 1969
- Folder 6: Ingleside Gate
- Folder 7: Inside Kentucky Sports, 1972
- Folder 8: Interim Legislative Commission on Higher Education-- Reports, 1971
- Folder 9: International Coaches Course, 1980-1983
- Folder 10: International Volleyball Coaches Course, 1980-1983
- Folder 11: Iranian Incident, 1979
- Folder 12: Powell, J.C. Installation, 04/23/1977
- Folder 13: Jones Building
- Folder 14: Jones Building Program
- Folder 15: K.E.A. Journal, 1963-1964
- Folder 16: Keene, William Hall Program
- Folder 17: Kentucky High School All-Star Games and Coaches Clinic, 08/07/1977
- Folder 18: Kentucky Historical Events Celebration Commission Annual Convocation, 1973
- Folder 19: Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association, 1966-1971
- Folder 20: Kentucky State Government Legislative Intern Program, 1969-1970
- Folder 21: Kustra, Robert W. President Installation (1 of 2), 10/02/1998
- Folder 22: Kustra, Robert W. President Installation (2 of 2)
- Box 11
- UnitID: 31234013792609
- Folder 1: Lambert, Paul, 1973-1986
- Folder 2: Law Enforcement, 1972-1975
- Folder 3: The Law Enforcement, Fire Science, and Traffic Safety Center Dedication, 08/07/1975
- Folder 4: Little League Kentucky State Senior League Championships, 1978
- Folder 5: Madison County Bicentennial Celebration, 1981-1986
- Folder 6: Margin For Excellence Dinner, 11/09/1984
- Folder 7: Martin, Henry Hall Groundbreaking
- Folder 8: Martin Luther King, Jr., 1969
- Folder 9: Martin, Robert R. Inauguration, 1960
- Folder 10: Martin, Robert R. Tribute Dinner (1 of 2), 09/16/1976
- Folder 11: Martin, Robert R, Tribute Dinner (2 of 2), 09/16/1976
- Folder 12: Memorial Bell Tower Dedication
- Folder 13: Methodist Church Conference, 1977-1984
- Folder 14: Mini-semester, 1982
- A discontinued program that allowed select high school students to be enrolled at EKU full time for an eight week period
- Folder 15: Montage, 1978-1979
- Folder 16: Moore, W.J., 1944-1980
- Folder 17: Motor Vehicle Regulation
- Folder 18: Mural, 1976
- Folder 19: Mulcahy, Bob, 1973
- Folder 20: Mountain Laurel Festival, 1970-1971
- Box 12
- UnitID: 31234013792617
- Folder 1: My Old Kentucky Home
- Folder 2: NDEA Reading
- Folder 3: O'Donnell, Dr. W.F., 1974
- Folder 4: Parents Handbook
- Folder 5: Portrait Unveiling (Coates and Brock)
- Folder 6: The Powell Building- The University Center Dedication, 01/09/1972
- Folder 7: Powell Appreciation Dinner, 12/13/1984
- Folder 8: President Search- Appointment of Dr. Powell, 1974-1976
- Folder 9: President Martin-12th Anniversary
- Folder 10: Progress and Appreciation Day, 08/18/1971
- Folder 11: Progress and Appreciation Day, 1971-1978
- Folder 12: Progress and Appreciation Day, 01/25/1979
- Folder 13: Progress Memorial, 1973
- Describes the installation of a bulletin board given by the Eastern Progress to memorialize two former staff members who died in a plane crash.
- Folder 14: R and R Day, 1981-1984
- A day for school superintendents to gather at Arlington for golf, tennis, and horseshoes
- Folder 15: Reading Institute, 1966-1967
- Folder 16: Recordings for Radio
- A collection of sound system statistics and announcements that were made by President Martin on the radio
- Folder 17: Rededication of Keen Johnson Building, 01/23/1973
- Folder 18: Register Supplement
- Folder 19: Reorganization--Placement, 1977
- Folder 20: Restore Fort Boonesborough, 12/09/1971
- Folder 21: RRM Appreciation Miscellaneous
- Box 13
- UnitID: 31234013792625
- Folder 1: Roark Building Renovation, 1990
- Folder 2: Roy Kidd Stadium Dedication, 8/8/1990
- Folder 3: S. Rosenthal & Company Inc.
- Folder 4: SACS Self Study, 1984-1985
- Folder 5: SACS Self Study, 1985-1987
- Folder 6: Samuels and Feltner Correspondence, 1973-1976
- Folder 7: Bruce Schnabel, 1988-1989
- Folder 8: Scholarly Publications
- Folder 9: Seal
- The many seals of the university
- Folder 10: Service Recognition Luncheon, 1978-1979
- Folder 11: Service Recognition Luncheon, 1980-1981
- Folder 12: Service Recognition Luncheon, 1982-1984
- Folder 13: Service Recognition Luncheon, 1985-1987
- Folder 14: Service Recognition Luncheon, 05/26/1988
- Folder 15: Service Recognition Luncheon, 06/20/1989
- Box 14
- UnitID: 31234013792633
- Folder 1: Service Recognition Luncheon, 06/05/1990
- Folder 2: Service Recognition Luncheon, 06/04/1991
- Folder 3: Service Recognition Luncheon, 04/28/1992
- Folder 4: Service Recognition Luncheon, 04/20/1993
- Folder 5: Service Recognition Luncheon, 04/26/1994
- Folder 6: Service Recognition Luncheon, 04/25/1995
- Folder 7: Service Recognition Luncheon, 04/23/1996
- Folder 8: Shannon, Bill Coach, 1978-1979
- Folder 9: Shuntich, Mary Ellen, 1982-1987
- Folder 10: Student Publications Board, 1966-1971
- Folder 11: Student Retention Steering Committee, 1973-1979
- Folder 12: Southeastern Louisiana Football Game, 09/11/1971
- Folder 13: State Government Film and Breakfast, 1977
- Folder 14: Superintendent's Day, 12/13/1967
- Folder 15: Taylor Yearbook Workshop, 1980-1981
- Folder 16: Television Special WKYT-TV, 1973
- Folder 17: This is Richmond, 1965
- Folder 18: Transylvania Printing
- Folder 19: Upward Bound Project, 1965-1972
- Folder 20: University Day Project Community Pride, 06/16/1966
- Folder 21: University Status, 06/16/1966
- Box 15
- UnitID: 31234013792641
- Folder 1: University Status Endorsements
- Folder 2: Vanhook, J.O., 1970
- Folder 3: Van Hoose and Brewer Unveiling Ceremony and Luncheon, 11/13/1971
- Folder 4: Vocational Education Conference, 1973
- Folder 5: War Demonstration, 1970
- Folder 6: Wesleyan Church-National Conference, 1982-1983
- Folder 7: Woodson, Marshall, 1986-1987
- Folder 8: Youth Conference, 1965
- Folder 9: Yugoslavia Tour-President Robert R. Martin, 1966-1967
- Folder 10: William L. Wallace Building Dedication, 10/03/1971
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