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Box 34

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Contains 56 Results:

Baccus, Ira. (Head, Department of Electrical Engineering, 1947-1958). Discussion of Hannah's innovative and progressive administration as well as his personal attributes.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Bachman, Charles W. (Head Football Coach, 1933-1946). Discussion of the development of the Football program at MSU, including comments on Hannah's early interest, recruiting, the Jenison Scholarships, University of Michigan-M.S.C. rivalry, and entrance into the Big Ten Conference. Brief mention of the Labor Holiday in 1937.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Baker, William E. (Member of the Board of Trustees, 1956-1957). Discussion of the accomplishments of the Hannah Administration including the establishment of the Medical School, and the creation of a branch university (Oakland University) to counter the University of Michigan's expansion at Flint. Comments on Hannah's ability to capitalize on available Federal, State, and private grants.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Berman, Louis J. (General Manager of the State News, 1961-1972). Discussion of the operation of the State News.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Brandstatter, Arthur F. (Head, Department of Police Administration/School of Criminal Justice, 1948-1977, and Director of Public Safety). Discussion of his initial contacts with Hannah in the 1930s and Hannah's commitment to the Criminal Justice program.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Coleman, Robert J. (Head, Department of Broadcasting Services (WKAR), 1935-1959). Discussion of the establishment and growth of WKAR and the question of whether or not WJIM should be awarded exclusive rights to broadcast University sporting events at the expense of WKAR.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Combs, William H. (Administration Assistant to the President, 1947-1956, and Head, All-College Division 1947-67, Secretary of the Faculties, 1959-1967, Chairman of the All-University Curriculum Committee, 1948-1967). Discussion of Hannah's success in improving the quality of academic programs and the faculty, including the results of the Alumni Survey developed by Dean Combs to determine the effectiveness of teaching on campus, and the North Central Association Survey concerning Accreditation. Discussion of Library construction and funding.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Denison, James H. (Special Assistant to the President, in charge of University relations, 1947-1969). Description of initial contact with Hannah in 1940. Discussion of Hannah's leadership in acquiring large appropriations for MSU through the Victory Building Program in 1946, and his ability as a public speaker. Brief mention of the Spartan Roundtable, a monthly dinner meeting of administration officials and selected student leaders. Also reports relating to campus building programs.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 8-9
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Dye, Marie. (Dean of College of Home Economics, 1930-1955). Brief history of President Hannah's accomplishments.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973

Falcone, Leonard B. (Director, M.S.C. Band, 1927-1966). Discussion of controversy surrounding the new band uniforms in 1952, band scholarships, and funding needs.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The "Hannah Archives" Project records consist of the written recollections, as well as transcripts of the oral history interviews and the tape recordings from which they were made. The written statements focus almost entirely on the accomplishments of the Hannah administration, while the transcripts tend to stress the interviewees' career-related experiences. Most are prefaced with a short biographical statement prepared by Denison. Also included in the records is Denison's correspondence...
Dates: 1943 - 1973