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Jib Fowles papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-005

Scope and Contents

Jib Fowles papers include his letters, writings, research, manuscripts, notes, drafts, and correspondence with publishers and copyright/license holders.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974-1996

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

Jib Fowles, Wesleyan class of 1963, was born August 14, 1940 in Hartford, Connecticut. After receiving his Bachelor's degree, Fowles attended Columbia Univeristy and then NYU receiving a Ph.D. in Philosophy. His teaching career saw posts at both NYU and University Houston-Clear Lake in media studies.

Fowles is the author of a number of works including "Why Viewers Watch: A Reappraisal of Television's Effects," "Mass Advertising as Social Forecast," "Advertising and Popular Culture (Feminist Perspective on Communication)," and "Starstruck."

Extent

23 Linear Feet (23 paige boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The papers of Jib Fowles included research work for his books as well as correspondence and drafts.

Arrangement

The collection is currently arranged in the order it was received.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Jib Fowles, 2007.

Title
Jib Fowles papers, 1974-1996
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Erica Ciallela
Date
April 9, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864