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Public Relations Society of America, Houston Chapter Collection:

An Inventory of Records at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library


Descriptive Summary

Creator Public Relations Society of America, Houston Chapter
Title Public Relations Society of America, Houston Chapter Collection
Inclusive Dates 1950-1981
Identification RG E 44
Extent 1.5 linear feet; 3 document boxes; approximately 445 items.
Language Materials are in English.
Repository Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library

Historical Note

The Public Relations Society of America was an organization dedicated to serving those professionals in the field of Public Relations whose goal was to “bridge the river of incompetence facing our profession” as stated by then-President James A. Little in 1981. The PRSA served the public relations network by offering continuing education, and encouraged members to seek certification through the National Accreditation Board in an attempt to maintain and preserve professional competency.

 

Arrangement

The collection is divided into 3 series:
Board of Directors meeting minutes
Newsletters
Miscellaneous

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

None.

Use Restrictions

None.

Index Terms

Subjects
Public Relations--Texas--Houston
Trade and Professional Associations--Texas--Houston
Organizations
Public Relations Society of America. Houston chapter.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Public Relations Society of America, Houston Chapter Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.

Acquisition Information

Donated by: Margot Dimond, ca. 1982.

Processing Information

Processed by: Janis Hogg and Andrew Hempe.

Detailed Description

 

Meeting Minutes

Box Folder
1 1 Minutes to founding meeting of chapter, March 23, 1950.
2 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1961.
3 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1969.
4 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1970.
5 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1971.
6 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1972.
7 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1973.
8 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1974.
9 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1976.
10 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1977.
11 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1978.
12 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1979.
13 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1980.
14 Board of Directors meeting minutes: 1981.


 

Newsletters

Box Folder
2 1 Newsletters: 1957.
2 Newsletters: 1958.
3 Newsletters: 1959.
4 Newsletters: 1960.
5 Newsletters: 1961.
6 Newsletters: 1962.
7 Newsletters: 1963.
8 Newsletters: 1964.
9 Newsletters: 1965.
10 Newsletters: 1967.
11 Newsletters: 1968.
12 Newsletters: 1969.
13 Newsletters: 1970.
14 Newsletters: 1971.
15 Newsletters: 1972.
16 Newsletters: 1973.
17 Newsletters: 1974.
Box Folder
3 1 Newsletters: 1975.
2 Newsletters: 1976.
3 Newsletters: 1977.
4 Newsletters: 1978.
5 Newsletters: 1980-1981 (1 local, 1 national).


 

Miscellaneous

Box Folder
3 6 Chapter Correspondence, 1950-1958; Annual meeting minutes, 1951-1952. MICROFICHE.
7 Chapter bylaws: 1959-1970.
8 Correspondence, news releases: 1956.
9 Correspondence, brochures: 1957.
10 Correspondence, Committee list: 1960.
11 Correspondence, agenda, report: 1961.
12 Correspondence, reports: 1962.
13 Correspondence, agenda, membership list, accreditation study: 1964.
14 Correspondence: 1965.
15 Correspondence: 1967.
16 Brochure, eligibility guidelines.
17 Membership information, applications, etc.: ca. 1981-1982.