Lynn Poole papers
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Scope and Contents
Correspondence, photographs, and articles related to Lynn Poole's work in educational television at The Johns Hopkins University dating from approximately 1936-1976.
Also included is an article by Gray Poole (Johnson), Lynn's wife, and her correspondence with the Maryland Center for Public Broadcasting, where a conference room was established in honor of Lynn Poole.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1936-1976
Creator
- Poole, Lynn, 1910-1976 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Collection is open for use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Biographical Note
Lynne Poole was the first director of public relations at Johns Hopkins University. He held the position from 1946-1965. He hosted an produced the first education television series in America, "Johns Hopkins Science Review" (1948-1955). He and his wife, Gray Poole, co-authored several books on science, many directed to the juvenile audience.
Extent
0.19 Cubic Feet (1 letter half-size document box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Lynne Poole hosted an produced the first education television series in America, "Johns Hopkins Science Review" (1948-1955). The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and articles related to Lynn Poole's pioneering work in educational television at Johns Hopkins University dating from 1948-1976.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were given to the university by Gray Poole in 1973.
Processing Information
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Subject
- Johns Hopkins University. Office of Public Relations (Organization)
- Poole, Lynn, 1910-1976 (Person)
- Poole, Gray Johnson (Person)
- Title
- Lynn Poole papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
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Baltimore MD 21218 USA
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