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Harvey K. Jacobson Papers
Harvey K. Jacobson Papers, 1944-2005
Collection Overview
Title: Harvey K. Jacobson Papers, 1944-2005
ID: OGLMC678
Primary Creator: Harvey K. Jacobson (1930-)
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 08/14/2008
Subjects: University of North Dakota - Administration, University of North Dakota - Alumni, University of North Dakota - Faculty
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Harvey K. Jacobson Papers, 1944-2005, consist of two boxes. The first box contains articles, papers, and presentations (totaling 152) written by Harvey K. Jacobson from 1956 to 2005. The papers deal primarily with public relations and fund raising techniques at the university level.
The second box contains biographical information regarding Jacobson, including resumes and photographs. Also included are various newspaper clippings from his time in North Dakota (1930-1974), Michigan (1974-1984), and Wisconsin (1984-2005), and personal correspondence received regarding various accomplishments during his career.
Collection Historical Note
Harvey K. Jacobson was born September 19, 1930, in Langdon, North Dakota, to Carl and Helen (Langdon) Jacobson. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 1952 with a major in Journalism and a minor in English. Jacobson earned his Master of Arts degree (major in English, minor in Political Science and Journalism) in 1956 from the University of North Dakota and his Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin in 1967. He married Borghild Schoberg in 1962 and they had two children, Paul and Maren.
After spending two years in the Army (1952-1954), Jacobson returned to North Dakota to become a reporter and assistant telegraph editor for the Fargo Forum newspaper for a year before returning to the University of a North Dakota to pursue his Master's degree. As a Graduate Assistant, he organized the university’s news office (1955-1956) before being named the Director of the University News Bureau in September 1956. He became the university’s Director of News and Public Information in July 1957 and held the position until 1968 (with two leaves of absence to pursue his doctorate degree). In 1968, Jacobson was named the Director of University Relations, a position he held until 1974.
Jacobson left the University of North Dakota in 1974 to become the Assistant to the Vice President for University Relations and Development at the University of Michigan. Other than one year spent as the Acting Vice President for University Relations (1981-1982), he held this position until 1984. At that time, he moved to the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh to become an Associate Professor of Journalism, was promoted to Professor of Journalism in 1988, and retired as Professor Emeritus of Journalism in 1993. In addition to his duties in the field of administration, Jacobson also taught Journalism classes at the University of North Dakota (1963-1974) and the University of Michigan (1974-1984).
Subject/Index Terms
University of North Dakota - Administration
University of North Dakota - Alumni
University of North Dakota - Faculty
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Dr. Harvey K. Jacobson, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Acquisition Method: Donation; 2008-2935
Related Publications:
Handbook of Institutional Advancement. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1977.
Handbook of College and University Trusteeship. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1980.
Handbook of Institutional Advancement, 2nd Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1986.
Dr. Jacobson wrote several chapters in each of these books.
Preferred Citation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Processing Information: Processed by Mark Benting, Special Collections Intern, in December 2013.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: List of Publications, 1956-2005, 2005
- Folder 2: "A Study of North Dakota Novels," unpublished M.A. thesis, 1956
- Folder 3: "How to Improve Your High School Newspaper," workshop presentation, October 1956
- Folder 4: "North Dakota Scholarships Spark Interest," Editor and Publisher, November 1956
- Folder 5: "Hearty Husky," Our Dumb Animals, February 1957
- Folder 6: "Cheerleaders on Skates," Buick Magazine, February 1957
- Folder 7: "Publicity and Public Relations in the Public Schools," workshop presentation, February 1957
- Folder 8: "Commencement: Its Significance in Public Relations," North Dakota Teacher, May 1957
- Folder 9: "Seventy-Five Years of Leadership," North Dakota Teacher, February 1958
- Folder 10: "The University of North Dakota - Its History and Scope," The College of Education Record, March 1959
- Folder 11: "Publicity Jackpot," Pride, March 1959
- Folder 12: "Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Faculty Conference and Convocation," Office of the President, July 1959
- Folder 13: "Career Opportunities," Sigma Delta Chi convention presentation, November 1959
- Folder 14: "The Forgotten Media," American College Public Relations Association convention presentation, July 1960
- Folder 15: "First Industrial Engineering Conference: What is Your IE Quotient," Paper Mill News, May 1961
- Folder 16: "Functions and Public Relations of a High School Newspaper," Journalism Institute presentation, September 1961
- Folder 17: "Great Expectations: The Industrial Engineer in the Pulp and Paper Industry," Paper Mill News, April 1962
- Folder 18: "Understanding Your School For Good Coverage," Journalism Institute presentation, October 1962
- Folder 19: "The Sources and Subject Matter of Papers in the Journal of Educational Sociology," The Journal of Educational Sociology, November 1962
- Folder 20: "Dimensions of Teachers' Attitudes Toward Instructional Television," Audiovisual Communication Review, May-June 1962
- Folder 21: "Teacher Participation and Attitudes Toward Instructional Television," Audiovisual Communication Review, November-December 1962
- Folder 22: "Instructional Television and Student Attitudes Toward Teacher, Course and Medium," Audiovisual Communication Review, May-June 1963
- Folder 23: "Public Relations in the Field of Assessments," North Dakota School for Assessors speech., September 1963
- Folder 24: "Modern Math on TV: Its Impact on Pupils and Teachers," Research Bulletin No. 15, December 1963
- Folder 25: "Engineering Institutes: Report on a Survey," NUEA Spectator, February-March 1963
- Folder 26: "An Experimental Investigation of Typeface Connotations," Journalism Quarterly, Winter 1964
- Folder 27: "Research Report: Newsweekly Education Reporting," College and University Journal, Spring 1964
- Folder 28: "Educational Sociology and Communications Research," College and University Journal - book reviews of The Educational Decision-Makers, and Communication and Political Development, Summer 1964
- Folder 29: "Plant It This Afternoon," Biennial Report of the President, December 1964
- Folder 30: "Communications Theory," High School Journalism Directors workshop presentation, July 1965
- Folder 31: "In Appreciation," Lauga Geir Appreciation remarks, September 1966
- Folder 32: "In Our Hands," Biennial Report of the President, December 1966
- Folder 33: "Investing in People: The Human Dimension of Budgets in Higher Education," Sertoma Club speech, December 1966
- Folder 34: "The Credibility of Three Mass Media as Information Sources," unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, 1967
- Folder 35: "Nine Institutions Cooperate in Statewide Information Program," American College Public Relations Association convention report, July 1967
- Folder 36: "Developments in Higher Education in North Dakota," Information Officers Division of National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges paper, July 1967
- Folder 37: "The Exciting Field of Communications," Kelley School Fifth Grade Class presentation, March 1968
- Folder 38: "Public Relations and Its Relations to Civil Defense Management," Civil Defense Management Seminar presentation, May 1968
- Folder 39: "The Context of the Campus Newspaper," University of North Dakota Legislator's Day speech, November 1968
- Folder 40: "Campus Issues," University of North Dakota Parents Day remarks, March 1969
- Folder 41: "Mass Media Believability: A Study of Receiver Judgments," Journalism Quarterly, Spring 1969
- Folder 42: Communication Issue of North Dakota Quarterly, Spring 1969
- Folder 43: "Communication Research: An Interdisciplinary Challenge," North Dakota Quarterly, Spring 1969
- Folder 44: "Use of Mass Media by Students at the University of North Dakota," North Dakota Quarterly, Spring 1969
- Folder 45: "Attitudes of Midwestern High School Students Toward Journalism and Mass Media," Communications Research Center, July 1969
- Folder 46: "Planning Special Public Relations Releases," 18th Annual Conference of School Administrators speech, July 1969
- Folder 47: "Research on the Communication of News About Education in the Mass Media," Workshop on the Coverage of Education Newspaper, October 1969
- Folder 48: "Credibility of the Mass Media," 16th Annual Faculty Lecture Series speech, November 1969
- Folder 49: "A Time for Light," Biennial Report of the President, January 1970
- Folder 50: "Visual Communication: The News Photographer as Gatekeeper," National Press Photographers Association paper, January 1970
- Folder 51: "Campus Caucus," University of North Dakota Parents Day remarks, April 1970
- Folder 52: "Two Communicators of Education News: Gatekeeper Perceptions of Barriers to Communication," International Communication Association paper, May 1970
- Folder 53: "Characteristics of Gatekeepers of Education News," Communication Research Center, 1970
- Folder 54: "Professors, the Press, and the Public," book published by Consortium for Working in Support of Education (ed.), 1970
- Folder 55: "The Hidden North Dakota," Franklin Club presentation, March 1970
- Folder 56: "Objectivity: Photographic Myth?" National Press Photographer, June 1970
- Folder 57: "Dedication Remarks About a Dedicated Teacher," Lauga Geir tribute, June 1970
- Folder 58: "The 35 mm. Liar," Bulletin of American Society of Newspaper Editors, October 1970
- Folder 59: "North Dakota Institutions: Report to Legislators and Community Leaders, 1967," Casebook of Institutional Advancement Programs, 1970
- Folder 60: "The Strength of Change," Biennial Report of the President, December 1970
- Folder 61: "Handling Controversy," Northern Interscholastic Press Association speech, May 1971
- Folder 62: "How Education Writers View Education Writing," Education Writers Association convention paper, April 1971
- Folder 63: "The Starcher Years in Pictures and Headlines," North Dakota Quarterly, Spring 1971
- Folder 64: "Barriers to the Flow of Education Information," Public Communication Committee remarks, September 1971
- Folder 65: "Communicating With Your Publics," Community Services workshop presentation, April 1972
- Folder 66: "Opportunities for Survey Research," Council on University Relations Annual Convention remarks, November 1972
- Folder 67: "Communication Tour Introduces New President," American College Public Relations Association convention report, July 1972
- Folder 68: "Brass Tacks and Blue Keys," Blue Key service fraternity banquet speech, January 1973
- Folder 69: "Needed Improvements in Education News Coverage As Perceived by Media and Education Gatekeepers," Journal of Educational Research, February 1973
- Folder 70: "SCOPE Report for the 70's," Study Committee on Planning and Evaluation, April 1973
- Folder 71: "Changes in Communication: Applications in Higher Education," American College Public Relations Association discussion panel comments, July 1973
- Folder 72: "State of the Faculty," Statewide Conference of College and University Faculty remarks, October 1973
- Folder 73: Book review of "Mass Media: The Invisible Environment," College Press Review, Autumn 1973
- Folder 74: "New Dimensions," Biennial Report of the President, February 1974
- Folder 75: "The Practice of Public Relations in American Colleges and Universities," Mass Communication and Society class guest lecture, June 1974
- Folder 76: "Report of the Task Force," University of Michigan Paper Conservation Task Force report, June 1974
- Folder 77: "COPE Report to the Vice President for University Relations and Development," Committee on Program Evaluation report, June 1975
- Folder 78: "Program Evaluation in University Relations and Development," Council for Advancement and Support of Education National Convention paper, July 1975
- Folder 79: "The Economy of Information: Priority of Communication in the Allocation of Scarce Resources," Council for Advancement and Support of Education Convention paper, July 1975
- Folder 80: "Know Thyself: Program Evaluation in University Relations and Development," Currents, November 1975
- Folder 81: "Evaluation of Advancement Programs in Higher Education," Conference on Management paper, February 1976
- Folder 82: "Toward an Economy of Information for Organizations in a Limited-Growth Environment," International Communication Association Conference paper, April 1976
- Folder 83: "Evaluating University Relations and Development Programs," Education Roundtable paper, April 1976
- Folder 84: "Measuring the Success of University Support Programs," Michigan Alumni Council paper, June 1976
- Folder 85: Program Evaluation: Rationale, Sample Materials and Annotated Bibliography," Council for Advancement and Support of Education microfiche, October 1976
- Folder 86: "Goal Setting in Program Development," Michigan Community College Relations Association paper, November 1976
- Folder 87: "Improving Your Accountability," Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference paper, December 1976
- Folder 88: "Approaches to Cross-Unit Comparisons in Measuring the Effectiveness of Academic Support Programs," Association for Institutional Research conference paper, May 1977
- Folder 89: "Putting Research to Use," Annual Assembly of Council for Advancement and Support of Education convention presentation, July 1977
- Folder 90: "The Bystander," Dakota Student guest column, October 1977
- Folder 91: "The Role of Education and Research in Management," in the book Handbook of Institutional Advancement, 1977
- Folder 92: "Seven Ways to Improve Our Accountability," Currents, January 1978
- Folder 93: "Program Management and Evaluation in Institutional Advancement," Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference paper, January 1978
- Folder 94: "Evaluation of Internal Communication Programs," Conference of Big 10 Editors presentation, October 1978
- Folder 95: "Evaluating Advancement Programs," book editor, 1978
- Folder 96: "Opportunities for Evaluation of Advancement Programs," Confederation of Alumni Association of the State University of New York conference paper, April 1979
- Folder 97: "Analyzing and Reducing the Communication Gap," in the book Building Bridges to the Public, 1979
- Folder 98: "Emerging Measures of Performance," Annual Assembly of Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference presentation, July 1979
- Folder 99: "The Role of Management in the University or College Advancement Program," Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference, December 1979
- Folder 100: "Role of the Trustee in Securing Resources," in the book Handbook of College and University Trusteeship, 1980
- Folder 101: "Guidelines for Evaluating Public Relations Programs," Public Relations Quarterly, Summer 1980
- Folder 102: "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Institutional Advancement Program," Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference paper, February 1981
- Folder 103: "The Role of Evaluation in Management," Conference on Management conference paper, April 1981
- Folder 104: "Role of Evaluation in Management," National Assembly for Advancement and Support of Education presentation, July 1981
- Folder 105: "Case Study of Institutional Approaches to Systematic Image Building: The Michigan Awareness Program," International Seminar on Institutional Management in Higher Education paper, September 1981
- Folder 106: "Dedication Remarks," Elmer D. Mitchell Field, University of Michigan dedication presentation, September 1981
- Folder 107: "Trends in Public Relations and Fund Raising," Professional Development Seminar, University of North Dakota lectures, October 1981
- Folder 108: "Corporate Giving: A Pro-Active Partnership," Fund Raising Management, November 1981
- Folder 109: "University Relations in the 1980s: A Planning Document," Report to the President of the University of Michigan, February 1982
- Folder 110: "Institutional Approaches to Systematic Image Building: The University of Michigan Awareness Program," International Journal of Institutional Management in Higher Education, July 1982
- Folder 111: "15 Ways to Measure Fund Raising Program Effectiveness," Fund Raising Management, December 1982
- Folder 112: "Management Reporting Standards for Educational Institutions: Fund Raising and Related Activities," CASE/NACUBO Study Committee, Council for Advancement and Support of Education and National Association of College and University Business Officers report, January 1983
- Folder 113: "Acceptance of the Alice Beeman Award," Council for Advancement and Support of Education audiotape manuscript, June 1983
- Folder 114: "Know Thyself: Program Evaluation in University Relations and Development," CASE Answer File: Evaluating Your PR program article, July 1983
- Folder 115: "The Management of Measurement: Strategies for Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Securing Understanding and Support," Council for Advancement and Support of Education paper, February 1984
- Folder 116: "Communicating About Cutbacks: Straightforward Strategies for the Retrenchment Era," Currents, April 1984
- Folder 117: "Evaluating Programs in Educational Fund Raising," Institutional Advancement Seminar, George Peabody College for Teachers, Vanderbilt University presentation, April 1984
- Folder 118: "Program Evaluation for Institutional Advancement," CASE National Conference on Executive Management, August 1984
- Folder 119: "Public Relations for Colleges and Universities," in the book The Practice of Public Relations , 1984
- Folder 120: "The Michigan Awareness Program: A Case Study in Effective External and Internal Organizational Communication," International Communication Association conference paper, May 1985
- Folder 121: "Getting Your Money's Worth: Measuring and Reporting Fund Raising Success," Alumni, Information and Development Officers of Canada conference paper, June 1985
- Folder 122: "Toward a Network: Problems, Opportunities and Questions in Fund Raising Research," National Conference on Fund Raising Research presentation, June 1985
- Folder 123: Executive Management Section, 8 chapters in the book Handbook of Institutional Advancement, 1986
- Folder 124: "Setting the Agenda in Fund Raising Research: Lessons from Contrasting Strategies," National Conference of Association for Institutional Research paper, June 1986
- Folder 125: "Evaluation: How to Read Your Vital Signs," Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference paper, December 1986
- Folder 126: "Toward a Network: Problems and Opportunities in Fund Raising Research," chapter in the book An Agenda for Research on Fund Raising, 1986
- Folder 127: "Skills and Criteria for Managerial Effectiveness," chapter in the book Handbook of Institutional Advancement, 1986
- Folder 128: "Research and Evaluation: Tools for Successful Management," chapter in the book Handbook of Institutional Advancement, 1986
- Folder 129: "Institutional Advancement," Higher Education Bibliography Yearbook, 1987
- Folder 130: Book review of "Institutional Advancement," Higher Education Bibliography Yearbook, 1987
- Folder 131: Four book reviews: "Fund Raising and Public Relations: A Critical Guide to Resources; Agenda for Research on Fund Raising; Research in Progress, 1984-85, A National Compilation of Research on Philanthropy, Voluntary Action, and Not-For-Profit Activity; Philanthropy, Voluntary Action, and the Public Good" in Currents: Bringing Theory Closer to Practice, January 1987
- Folder 132: Three book reviews: "Great Good Fortune;" "Fund Raising;" and "Dimensions of the Independent Sector," Currents: Prose from a Pro, May 1987
- Folder 133: "Diversity in Public Relations: The Nonprofit Sector," Public Relations Organization meeting paper, May 1987
- Folder 134: Four book reviews: "Educating the Reflective Practitioner; Professionalizing the Organization; Enhancing the Management of Fund Raising; Asking Questions: A Practical Guide to Questionnaire Design," Currents: The Management Mentality, January 1988
- Folder 135: Four book reviews: "Managing For Profit in the Nonprofit World; The Nonprofit Sector: A Research Handbook; The Client Perspective on Evaluation; The Membership Mystique," Currents: An Assortment of Advice, May 1988
- Folder 136: Two book reviews: "A New Look at Small College Development Programs; Writing Winning Proposals," Higher Education Bibliography Yearbook, 1988
- Folder 137: "Communicating with the Maturity Market: Research Suggests Productive Strategies and Future Directions," Journalism Research Bureau, UW-Oshkosh paper, March 1988
- Folder 138: "Using the Portfolio to Strengthen Classroom Instruction and to Document Students' Learning," UW-Oshkosh Faculty Development Program presentation, May 1988
- Folder 139: Two book reviews: "Public Relations: What Research Tells Us; Public Opinion Polling: A Handbook for Public Interest and Citizen Advocacy Groups," Currents: Ignorance Isn't Bliss, January 1989
- Folder 140: "Communicating with the Maturity Market: Revised Literature Review," Journalism Research Bureau, January 1989
- Folder 141: Four book reviews: "Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign; Alumni Research: Methods and Applications; Research in Progress: 1986-87, A National Compilation of Research Projects on Philanthropy, Voluntary Action, and Not-For-Profit Activity; The Effective College President" Currents: Something for Everyone, July/August 1989
- Folder 142: "Strategies for Effective Marketing Communications with Older Americans," Academy of Health Care Marketing symposium paper, March 1989
- Folder 143: "Evaluating Your Public Relations Programs," Seminar on Public Relations in the 1990s paper, November 1989
- Folder 144: "The Evolution of Institutional Advancement on American Campuses, 1636-1989," Journalism Research Bureau, 1990
- Folder 145: "Research on Institutional Advancement: A Review of Progress and a Guide to the Literature," The Review of Higher Education, Summer 1990
- Folder 146: "On the Road to Your Horizon," UW-Oshkosh Public Relations Student Society of America banquet speech, November 1990
- Folder 147: "Research in Advancement," Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference presentation, July 1991
- Folder 148: "Journalism Alumni Newsletter", Fall 1992
- Folder 149: "Report of the Task Force on Recognition and Promotion," CASE Commission on Research and Management presentation, April 1992
- Folder 150: "Want to Inform Others of How to Improve the Bottom Line?" Connection: Wisconsin Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society paper, January 1993
- Folder 151: "The Three R's," UW-Oshkosh Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America banquet presentation, April 1993
- Folder 152: "The Transformation Leader," in book Handbook of Institutional Advancement, 2000
- Folder 153: "What We Share," UW-Oshkosh Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America banquet speech, April 2005
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