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Personal papers of David Guth

 Collection
Call Number: PP 603

Overview

This collection contains transcripts, audio files, scripts and journal articles for research into declining populations in Western Kansas. One of the focuses is the the role of media in maintaining a sense of community. The collection includes papers summarizing the digital files as well as interview questions, a flyer for a "Preventing the Ghost Town" symposium, county profiles, research tour logs, and interview transcripts. The audio disc includes files of academic journal articles, audio files and selected transcripts, notes, and information from the Ghost Town conference held at the University of Kansas. Disc also includes audio files from the Donald Worster collection, RH MS 271, held by the Kenneth Spencer Research Library.

Dates

  • Creation: 2013 - 2015

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Audio visual materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area. All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) before a planned visit; staff will respond within three days, though materials may not be available in that timeframe. Access to audio visual materials may require digitization first. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of David Guth

David Guth is an associate professor at the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. His areas of special research interest are crisis communication, political communication, and the history of public relations as a field. In addition to teaching responsibilities, he serves as a private public relations consultant. Guth has made four trips to St. Petersburg, Russia, and one trip to Ashbagat, Turkmenistan, at the invitation of the United States Department of State for the purposes of research and teaching.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 document case + 1 disc)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 603

Physical Location

UA AV 5

Physical Location

A/V items at Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, David Guth, 2018.

Source

Title
Guide to the David Guth Collection
Subtitle
Personal papers of David Guth
Author
Finding aid prepared by mah. Finding aid encoded by mah.
Date
09-17-2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6518771378
Preferred citation
Personal papers of David Guth, PP 603, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334