East Carolina University

Contact Information

University Archives
Joyner Library
East Carolina University
East Fifth Street
Greenville, NC 27858-4353 USA
Phone: 252.328.6671
Fax: 252.328.0268
Email: University Archives Information Request Form
Home page: University Archives Home Page
Complete Holdings: University Archives Finding Aids http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/archives/fa.cfm

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Administrative History

The News Bureau, as it is commonly called, was established in 1951 to write press releases for the university. It was run by English professor Mary Greene until her death in 1968. In 1990, the office moved out of the chancellor's division to Institutional Advancement with the formal title of News and Communication Services. In 2003 the office moved back into the Chancellor's Division. The department has expanded its role significantly and is now responsible for many publications and setting policies regarding the university's public image. Dates: 1951-1990; 2003-present

Series 11   Publications  

Publications created by the News Bureau used to promote the mission of the university. For the convenience of users, publications which span the change in administrative reporting line are kept together under the record group number CH1350.

Subseries 1   Pieces of Eight   1979-present

Faculty and staff newspaper issued twice monthly during the academic year, September thru August, through August 2002. Beginning with the September issue 2002, the publication became a monthly. Since 2002 some months have not been printed due to funding: 2004 July and September; 2005 June and August; 2006 January appears with February, June and August; 2007 May. Back issues are available online at: Pieces of Eight Archives beginning with the September 1, 2000 issue.