Riegel, O. W. (Oscar Wetherhold)
Biography
Oscar W. Riegel, also known as Tom, was a member of the Journalism faculty at Washington and Lee University from 1930-1997.
Biography
A.B., University of Wisconsin, 1924; A.M., Columbia, 1930. Assistant professor of journalism, W&L, 1930; associate professor, W&L, 1936; professor, W&L, 1941; professor of journalism and communications, W&L, 1962; professor emeritus, W&L, 1973-1997. Cultural attache, Hungary, 1945-46. See Who's Who, 1970-71.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Autobiography: "Hacking It", 1982 - 1996
Communication Satellites, 1962 - 1974
Items in this series relate to news and developments in communications sattelites. Riegel wrote a short article about their impact on mass media. His manuscripts along with correspondence, reports, and publications about communications satellites make up the bulk of this series. Some items of note include reports on the progress of Canada's Telesat system, Riegel's analysis of satellite communication, and Comsat and Intelesat reports from the early 1970's
Dupont Awards, 1943 - 1982
Hungary (Not Yet Processed), 1945 - 1947
After World War II, Riegel worked as a U.S. diplomat in Hungary. This subseries consists of items related to his time there. Items of note include his diplomatic ID, hungarian currency, hungarian newspapers and magazines, Monthly reports on his work in Hungary, and detailed notes on events he experienced while there.
Journalism Department, 1932 - 1974
O.W. Riegel (Professor of Journalism) Interview
Personal Correspondence, 1926 - 1991
Items in this series pertain to Riegel's personal correspondence between himself and colleagues, friends, and family. Some material is related to or mentions his work, but the majority of the material is about his or other people's personal lives, opinions, and thoughts around world events.
Personal Publicity, 1937-1977
Items in this series consist primarily of articles, bulletins, memos, and programs which are in reference to O.W. Riegel and his career achievements. The material spans the majority of his professional carreer and makes reference to his published works, acts as a staff member of Washington and Lee, and personal achievements. The publicity material is primarily newspaper clippings selected by Riegel himself.
Post-War Travel, 1946 - 1989
Materials in this series consist of items Riegel acquired while traveling after World War II. Riegel went to several european nations during the Cold War including Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, Italy, East Germany, Germany, and Britain. Throughout his journeys, Riegel retained numerous maps, brochures, publications, and pamphlets of places and events he attended.
Projects, 1950 - 1952
Public Opinion Quarterly, 1936 - 1970
This series consists of items related to Riegel's work with the Public Opinion Quarterly, an academic journal that focuses on forms of media and their effects on the public, primarily via Radio, the Press, and Movies. The bulk of material in this series consists of correspondence between Riegel, editors for the Public Opinion Quarterly, and prospective article writers.
Riegel, O.W.
Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA), 1937 - 1991
Unprocessed Materials, 1902 - 1993
The rest of the collection is still being processed. We anticipate additional series' to be added to the collection upon their completion. Some anticipated series include: Film, Riegel's early life, Pre-War Travel, Early Academic Work (undergrad and grad school, Mobilizing for Chaos and Crown of Glory, Communications Institutions (such as the International Association of Mass Communication Research), The Science Service, and Riegel's East-Germany Survey.
Virginia Politics, 1974 - 1982
Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.
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