Just Call Me Rae : The Story of Rae O. Weimer, Founder of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications / Ann Weimer Moxley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moxley, Ann Weimer, 1946- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--Study and teaching--Florida--Gainesville--Biography.

Journalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Gainesville, FL : University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, 2024.

Summary:

This biography chronicles the life of Rae O. Weimer, a pioneering figure in journalism education, particularly known for founding the University of Florida College of Journalism. The book, written by his daughter Ann Weimer Moxley, provides a detailed account of Weimer's early life in rural Nebraska, his career as a journalist, and his significant contributions to journalism education. Despite lacking a college degree, Weimer became a university dean, demonstrating resilience and innovation. His work with PM, a unique New York newspaper that operated without advertising, is highlighted as a major influence in his career. The narrative offers insights into his personal life, including his partnership with fellow journalist Ruth Meister, and his enduring impact on journalism. This book is intended for those interested in journalism history, biography enthusiasts, and academic circles. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Part I. Native Nebraskan

1. Scion of Pioneers

2. On the Frontier

3. Earning a Livelihood

4. Inventions and Innovations

5. Time for Fun and Games

6. School Years

7. College Years

Part II. A Plethora of Papers

8. The Budding Newspaperman

9. The Rambling Years

10. Akron Years

11. Moving On

12. What a Newspaperman Does

Part III. PM-A Pioneer Publication

13. The Visionary Ralph Ingersoll

14. Launching PM

15. Stellar Staff

16. A Rocky Year

17. PM's Innovations

18. The War Years

19. A Dream of a Family

20. PM Ceases Publication

21. Yet Another Move

Part IV. University of Florida

22. Florida Beckons

23. An Unlikely Department Head

24. A Department Becomes a School

25. Recruiting Students

26. Finding Faculty

27. Expansion Abounds

28. Creative Curriculum

29. Most Acclaimed Journalism Students

30. Weimer Scholars

31. The Degreeless Dean Steps Down

Part V. Seeing the World

32. Dean of Travel

Part VI. Retirement Years

33. Community Service

34. Honors and Awards

35. Weimer Hall

36. Final Years

37. Legacy

Afterword

Appendix I. Professional Experience

Appendix II. Honors and Awards

Appendix III. Weimer Tours

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the Author.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798987960516

OCLC:

1419799459