Suzanne McCorkle Papers, 1981-2014

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McCorkle, Suzanne
Title
Suzanne McCorkle Papers
Dates
1981-2014 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.75 linear feet, (5 boxes)
Collection Number
MSS 163
Summary
Suzanne McCorkle was an Emeritus Professor, Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University. She specialized in interpersonal conflict management, mediation, negotiation, culture and conflict, and organizational theory. The collection consists of drafts and transcripts from McCorkle's various speeches and presentations on conflict management and leadership, drafts of unpublished books, and notes from the conflict management concept, The Three Laws, which she developed.
Repository
Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is available for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Suzanne McCorkle is an Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University. She retired from the Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management programs in 2015. She specialized in interpersonal conflict management, mediation, negotiation, culture and conflict, and organizational theory. She co-authored People Skills for Public Managers, Mediation Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition, and Personal Conflict Management.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of drafts and transcripts from McCorkle's various speeches and presentations on conflict management and leadership, drafts of unpublished books, and notes from the conflict management concept, The Three Laws, which she developed. The collection also includes research files on the anti-gay initiative of 1993-1994, No on One materials, speeches from political figures, and public speaking and conflict management research materials.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item description], Suzanne McCorkle Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Suzanne McCorkle in 1997, 2002, and 2020.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Anti-Gay Initiative Research Files, 1993-1994Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Governor "Big John" Evans
1 2
Governor Evan's Speeches
1 3
Jimmy Carter
1 4
George "the Dragon Slayer" Hanson
1 5
Senator Symms
1 6
Men as Possible YWCA Members
1 7
Honors Thesis
1 8
Weddington – Schaftey Debate, March 1994
1994
1 9
Forensic Team Speeches, 1974-1988
1974-1988
1 10
WSCA Convention
1 11
Rejection Letters
1 12
Correspondence
1 13
Miscellaneous
1 14
Idaho Citizens Alliance: Advertisements, 1994
1994
1 15
Idaho Citizens Alliance: No on One; Interview with Kelly Walton, 1994
1994
1 16
Idaho Citizens Alliance: No on One; Interview with Brian Bergquist, 1994
1994
1 17
Idaho Citizens Alliance: Documents, 1994
1993
1 18
Idaho Citizens Alliance: Press Conference Transcript 1993
1992
1 19
Oregon Citizens Alliance 1992-1993
1992-1993
1 20
Campaign Flyers 1994
1994
1 21
Anti-Gay Initiative 1994
1993
1 22
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, January 1993
1993
1 23
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, February 1993
1993
1 24
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, March 1993
1993
1 25
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, April 1993
1993
1 26
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, May 1933
1993
1 27
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, June 1993
1993
1 28
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, July 1993
1993
1 29
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, August 1993
1993
1 30
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, September 1993
1993
1 31
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, October 1993
1993
1 32
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, November 1993
1993
1 33
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, December 1993
1993
1 34
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, January 1994
1994
1 35
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, February 1994
1994
1 36
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, March 1994
1994
1 37
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, April 1994
1994
1 38
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, May 1994
1994
1 39
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, June 1994
1994
1 40
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, July 1994
1994
1 41
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, August 1994
1994
1 42
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, September 1994
1994
1 43
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, October 1994
1994
1 44
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings, November 1994
1994
1 45
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings
1 46
Anti-Gay Initiative: Newspaper Clippings 1995-1998
1995-1998
1 47
Anti-Gay Initiative: Related Research Articles 1981-1996
1981-1996
1 48
Anti-Gay Initiative: Assessing Voter Initiatives, Book Notes 1995-1996
1995-1996
1 49
Religious Groups; Commentaries
1 50
Analysis of Public Argumentation Concerning the Proposed Anti-Gay Rights Initiative
1993

Conflict Management and Public Speaking MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
2 1
An Analysis of Verbal Language in Saturday Morning Children's Programs
2 2
Apologia: A content Analysis
2 3
An Argument Against Sampling Within Speech Texts and Use of Rough Frequency Data: "A Nixon Lexicon" Revisited
2 4
The Case for Cultural Diversity
2 5
Chappaquiddick: Once More, With Relish
2 6
College Students Superficial Knowledge of Political Information: A Research Note
2 7
Communications and the Future; A communication view of the Fourth general Assembly World Future Society
2 8
Communication Responses to Sexual Harassment; A Position Paper
2 9
Competitive Individual Events
2 10
Content Management Metaphors; Assessing Everyday Problem Communication
2 11
A Content Analysis of Gender Stereotyping in "The Muppet Movie"
2 12
A Content Analysis of Verbal Language Used by Females in Saturday Morning Programming
2 13
Contrasting Inaugural Poets Maya Angelou and Robert Frost
2 14
The Field Trip as a Communication Laboratory
2 15
The Field Trip as a Communication Laboratory for Alternative Experiences
2 16
Gender and Book Reviews in SCA Publications
1980-1989
2 17
A General Education and Communication Education and Perspective of the Future
2 18
Immediacy Use in Advertising: The 1988 Presidential Campaign
2 19
The Language of the Saturday Morning Ghetto
2 20
A Legitimacy Based Conflict Analysis
2 21
Like Two Rams Butting Heads: A Thematic Analysis of Metaphors Describing Interpersonal Conflict
2 22
Metaphor in the Classroom: A Patchwork of Inconsistency
2 23
Metaphor War; The Covert Verbal Battles of Business
2 24
Metaphors of Conflict Management
2 25
The News Factory
2 26
Partnership Culture and Personal Conflict Management
2 27
The People, the President, the Press: A Triad in Search of Consciousness
2 28
Reading by TV Light: The Novel Made for Television
2 29
Richard Viguerie and the New Right on Women's Issues
2 30
The Role of Stories in Political Speech: A descriptive Study of Frank Church as a Storyteller
2 31
Rowboat in a Hurricane: Metaphors of Conflict Management
2 32
Rowboat in a Hurricane: Metaphors of Interpersonal Conflict
2 33
Rowboat in a Hurricane: Metaphors of Interpersonal Conflict Management
2 34
The Teachers Role in Gender Balancing
2 35
Teaching Via Interactive Television
2 36
The Transcending Claim as a Strategy of Pseudo-Argument
2 37
War Metaphors in Popular Magazines
2 38
What Place Do Rhetorical Criticism and Communication Analysis Have in the New Forensic Decade?

VHS Tapes, Cassette Tapes - No on One Campaign and Frank ChurchReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
3
Floppy Disk: "Sue; No on One; Kelly Walton 2; Brian Bergquist 4."
3
VHS: Democrat Advertisement History of Change Idaho State School
3
VHS: 1988 Presidential TV Advertisement - Original
1988
3
VHS: Reagan Speech at Morrison Center, October 1985; Frank Church Clips, 11/3/1986, Speech
1986
3
Cassette: Dr. Greg Bahnsen, Is the Religious Right Right? 1
3
Cassette: Dr. Greg Bahnsen, Sov. Redeemer Fellowship 3
3
Cassette: Kelly Walton #1 10/13/94
1994
3
Cassette: Side A, Kelly Walton #1 10/12/94; Side B, Interview #2 11/23/93
1993-1994
3
Cassette: Side A, 1st interview with Brian Bergquest 9/12/94, 2nd Interview with Brian Bergquest; Side B, 3rd Interview with Brian Bergquest 11/22/94
1994
3
Micro-cassette: Brian Berquest, interview #2 (Pitman)

Computer Speech Analysis of John F. Kennedy and Ronald ReaganReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 4

Conflict Management and Leadership Speeches and PresentationsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 5

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
5 1
Unpublished Drafts of Fiction (Electronic Records)
5 2
The Three Laws
5 3
Negotiation Workshops
2008-2014
5 4
Conflict Management for National Park Superintendents
5 5
Public Policy Topics
1981-2014
5 6
The Three Laws: Speeches and Workshops
2011-2013
5 7-8
Conflict Management for Academic Leaders and Deans
5 9
Basic Meditation Workshop
5 10
Public Speaking
1991-2009
5 11
Intercultural Workshop/Gender
1992-2014
5 12-15
Conflict Management Speeches and Workshops
5 16
Miscellaneous: Idaho Oratory Website, Mediation Workshops, Growing Together: Consensus Building, Smart Growth and Community Change (Electronic Records)
1995-2014
5 17
Dean and Provost: Conflict Management Article
2008
5 18
Peaceful Settlements Conference Schedule
1995
5 19
Frank Church Conference
1985-2000
5 20
Introduction to Communication Studies Online Course Materials
1997
5 21
Black Diamond (Band) Photographs
5 22
Black Diamond (Band) Cassette Tapes ("Change of Direction")

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