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PR’s “Nostradamus” Had Home at NYU

Edward L. Bernays, regarded among the founders of modern-day public relations practice, taught what many believe to be the first course in public relations in 1923 at New York University. This industry pioneer remains connected to NYU and the PR&CC program through new adjunct faculty member Shelley Spector, founder and head of the Museum of Public Relations that houses Bernays’ papers and memorabilia. They are shown here in a 1990 photo.