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Robert J Pondillo Papers

Dates

2002-2014 (Bulk: 2011-2013)

Creator

Pondillo, Robert J

Summary/Abstract

Robert J Pondillo was a professor at Middle Tennessee State University from 2000 to 2014. In 2012, he produced a short film called “Miracles at Honey Bee Hill” which sparked controversy because of the film’s topic of gay marriage.

The Robert J Pondillo Papers cover 2002-2014, with the majority of dates between 2011 and 2013. The Papers include correspondence, notes, programs, flyers, awards, newspaper articles and other press reviews, and documents related to the professional career of Robert J Pondillo at Middle Tennessee State University as a film producer.

Quantity/Physical Description

.5 linear foot

Language(s)

English

Repository

Albert Gore Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (615) 898-2632

Restrictions on Access

None

Copyright

It is presumed that corporate and individual copyrights in manuscripts, photographs, and other materials have been retained by the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions apply. Users of materials should seek necessary permissions from the copyright hol

Preferred Citation

(Box Number, Folder Number), Collection Name, Albert Gore Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Acquisition

Robert J Pondillo, 2014

Processed By

Faith Bagley, Graduate Student, April 2016

Arrangement

The Robert J Pondillo Papers are arranged according to series, 2 of which are further divided into subseries. The subseries are arranged chroniclogically.

Biographical Note

Scope and Content

Robert J Pondillo was a professor of Media History and American Culture at MTSU from 2000-2014. Before coming to the University, he worked in the media industry for over 30 years, during which he won 4 Emmy Awards for television writing and producing. For his work in the industry, he was inducted into the Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio in 2002. His research interests include American media censorship, the interplay of news on American democracy, and issues of media and religion. He has written the books Censorship's Golden Age: The Secret Life of NBC-TV's Stockton Helffrich and America's First Network Television Censor, American Media and Social Institutions – A Reader.
Scope and Content: The Robert J Pondillo Papers are arranged into 7 series and further subseries and description of content.
The EMC-2220 Telecourse Series includes the Television News Writing Course plan for the summer of 2002.
The MTSU Professional Development Series covers 2011-2014 and contains documents related to Robert J Pondillo’s career at the University.
The Speaking Events Series covers 2011-2014 and contains notes and programs related to Robert J Pondillo’s speaking engagements.
The Thank You Notes Series covers 2011-2013 and contains typed and handwritten notes from students and community members.
The “Miracles at Honey Bee Hill” Film Series covers 2010-2013 and contains news articles and reviews, production notes, promotional material, and documents relating to MTSU academic compliance and travel reimbursements.
The Final Draft User Manuals Series contains 2 software user manuals and CDs.
The Box Contains 2 Binders with as of yet unprocessed materials.