Archives & Special Collections
Hank Nuwer Collection

Background

Hank Nuwer, a 1968 graduate of Buffalo State College, is a social critic and author. Hank credits Buffalo State professors and students for contributing to his success as an author and journalist.

In 1999, he wanted to give something to the college in honor of Professor Fraser Drew, who inspired him to write, and in honor of a fellow classmate, the late Joe Nikiel. His gift to the college is a collection of signed books, signed letters from authors with whom he corresponded, photographs, and drafts of some of his manuscripts.

Books

Hank has authored more than 18 books, one of which, Broken Pledges, was made into a 1994 TV movie, "Moment of Truth: Broken Pledges." His research on binge drinking and hazing in schools and higher education has made him a sought after expert by CNN and other national television networks doing special reports on those topics.

Check out Hank Nuwer's Web site, which includes information on hazing.

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Hank Nuwer Hazing Collection

Box 1

  1. AFA : Cultural and Diversity Hazing ; 2004, 2005, 2006; Training material
  2. AFA: Hazing Resource; 2006; Promotional material, Outreach material, Correspondences
  3. AFA: Hazing Think-tank; 2002,2003, 2004, 2005, [n.d.] Correspondences; Contact list, Notes, Promotional material, Outreach material
  4. AFA: Study �Hazing on Campus�; 2005, 2006; Publication
  5. AFA: Study NIF/ NASPA Campus Hazing Culture; 2003; Publication
  6. Blount, Roy Jr.; 1995; Nickel and Dime; Publication
  7. Broken Pledges; Hazing Book, 1989,1990,1994, [n.d.]; Correspondences
  8. CAMPUSPEAK: Campus Anti-Hazing Program (CAP); 2006; Promotional material, Outreach material
  9. CAMPUSPEAK: National Hazing Prevention Week; 2005; Promotional material, Outreach Material
  10. CAMPUSPEAK: National Hazing Symposium; 2004, 2005, 2008, [n.d.]; Promotional Material, Outreach Material, Grant Proposals, Flyer, Correspondences
  11. CAMPUSPEAK : National Hazing Prevention Week; 2006, 2007, 2008; Publications
  12. CAMPUSPEAK: Hazing Workshop; 2008; Publications
  13. Chamerlin, Ann: �JIHAD�; 1996, 1997; Publication, Correspondences
  14. Chatham, Russell; 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1992, [n.d.]; Promotional Material, Publication, Correspondences
  15. Daugherty, Greg: �Secrets of Winning Leads�; [n.d]; essay
  16. Display Realia (Butler University, IN.); ca. 2008; Outreach Material, Educational Material
  17. Dunlop, Richard; 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994; Correspondences
  18. E.H. Butler Library; 2008, 2010, 2011; Correspondences
  19. Fraternal Law; 1999; Copy of magazine clippings
  20. Gallman, John; 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998; Correspondences
  21. Gunn, Thom; 1975, 1976, 1977, 1994; Correspondences
  22. Hazing Incidences; 2000, 2001, 2002; Publication
  23. Jakes, John; 1982, 1984, 1990; Correspondences
  24. Longstreet Press; 1990, [n.d.]; Correspondences
  25. Miscellaneous Memorabilia; 1969, 1975, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, [n.d.]; Newspaper clippings, Magazine clippings, Broadsides, Woodstock Ticket, Baseball card
  26. Nessim, Barbara; 1982, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, [n.d.]; Correspondences, Publications, Copy of Magazine Article, Magazine
  27. Newspaper Articles/ Publications; 1969-present; [n.d.]; Newspaper clippings, Magazine clippings, Magazine
  28. Nuwer, Hank Agreements; 1988, 1990, 1992, [n.d.]; Contracts
  29. Nuwer, Hank Awards; 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2009; Certificates, Correspondences, Copy of Newspaper article
  30. Nuwer, Hank: Broken Pledges (1 of 4); [n.d.]; Draft
  31. Nuwer, Hank: Broken Pledges (2 of 4); [n.d.]; Draft
  32. Nuwer, Hank: Broken Pledges (3 of 4); [n.d.]; Draft
  33. Nuwer, Hank: Broken Pledges (4 of 4); [n.d.]; Draft
  34. Nuwer, Hank: Cedar Crest College; 1991, 2001, Correspondences, Draft
Box 2
  1. Nuwer, Hank Correspondences; 1967-1999, [n.d.]; Correspondences
  2. Nuwer, Hank: The Freelance Writer�s Desktop Companion; 2009; Publication
  3. Nuwer, Hank: One Long, Wild Conversation; 2008, 2009, [n.d.]; Draft, Correspondences, Copy of Magazine article
  4. Nuwer, Hank: Press Work; 1970, 1982, 1986, [n.d.]; Press cards, Postcards, Folder, Publications
  5. Nuwer, Hank: School Years; 1964, 1971, [n.d.]; Identification card, Press card, Copy of test score, Broadside
  6. Nuwer, Hank: Wrongs of Passage (1 of 3); 1990, 1994, 2000, 2001; Reviews
  7. Nuwer, Hank: Wrongs of Passage (2 of 3); [n.d.]; Draft
  8. Nuwer, Hank: Wrongs of Passage (3 of 3); [n.d.]; Draft
  9. O�Rourke, William; 1993, 1994; Correspondences
  10. Photographs; 1967, 1968, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, [n.d.]; Photographs
  11. Pound, Ezra; 1985, 1986, 1987; Autographed program, Autographed publication, Publications
  12. Rash, Ron; 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, [n.d.]; Correspondences, Copy of writings some with notes
  13. Research: Bullying; 2008, 2011; Articles
  14. Research: College; 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; Articles, Outreach material
  15. Research: Definitions of Hazing; 2004; Differences among Selected Student Organizations, thesis
  16. Research: Fraternity and Sorority (1 of 2); 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002, [n.d.]; Articles, Copies of articles
  17. Research: Fraternity and Sorority (2 of 2); 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010; Articles, Copies of Articles, Magazine
  18. Research: High School; 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011; Articles, Copies of Articles
  19. Research: Memorable Message of Fraternity Hazing; 2007; Essay
  20. Research: Miscellaneous Hazing; 1905, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2011; Articles, Copies of Articles, Outreach Material
  21. Research: School Administration; 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, [n.d.]; Articles, Magazine, Outreach Material
  22. Research: Sports; 1999, 2006, 2007, 2011, [n.d.]; Articles, Magazine Article Copies, Newspaper Article
  23. Resources; 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010; Outreach
  24. Ridenour, Steven H., Garry Williams; [n.d.]; �Rebels�; play
  25. Rodale Press; 1990, 1991, 1992, [n.d.]; Correspondences
  26. Sanders, Scott Russell; 1995; Correspondences
  27. Saturday Review; 1984; Correspondences
  28. Schaffer, Timothy; 1986; Correspondences
  29. Sayers, Valerie; 1993, 1994, 1998, [n.d.]; Correspondences
  30. �She Flew the Coop�; [n.d.]; 5 � � disk
  31. Steadman, Mark; 1983, 1985, 1987, 1992, 1998, [n.d.]; Magazine, Correspondence, Copies of Writings
  32. Stuart, Jesse; 1974, 1975, 1976; Correspondences
  33. Williams, Garry: �Rain�; [n.d.]; play
  34. Williams, Garry: �Wolverines�; [n.d.]; play
  35. Writer�s Digest; 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995; Correspondences
Box 3
  1. Miscellaneous Realia and Oversized Papers: Pins, Pamphlets, Flyers, Awards, Pennants, Signed book (Paul Waner), Yearbook, Ribbons
Box 4
  • Magazines: Life, Dec. 13,1968; Ozark Feb. 1986; Men�s Fitness Aug. 1988; Writer�s Digest Oct. 1988; Fireside Companion Nov./Dec. 1989; Photo/Design Nov./Dec. 1989; Circle K Oct. 1990; Indianapolis CEO June 1994; Arts Indiana (book) Dec. 1993-Jan. 1995, Arts Indiana, Feb. 1995, Mar. 1995, April 1995 (2), May 1995, Summer 1995 (2), Sept. 1995, Oct. 1995; Bulletin Aug. 1995 (2); Harper�s Nov. 1995; Nuvo Newsweekly, Nov. 4-11, 1999; Indiana Fall/Winter 1999; U.S. News and World Report Sept. 11, 2000; Great Escape Indianapolis Monthly June 2001; Sports Illustrated Dec. 22, 2003; Emerald Sigma Pi Fraternity Vol 76 # 4


Photographs

The photograph on the left is of Hank Nuwer with Norman Mailer, noted American author. The photograph on the right is of Hank Nuwer with Professor Fraser Drew, his mentor. Below the photographs is a caricature of Hank Nuwer, drawn by Joe Lee. Click any of the pictures to enlarge them.


Hank Nuwer with Norman Mailer         Hank Nuwer with Professor Fraser Drew

caricature of Hank Nuwer, drawn by Joe Lee

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