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Box 34

 Container

Contains 56 Results:

Farrall, Arthur W. (Head, Agricultural Engineering Department, 1945-1964). Discussion of initial meeting with Hannah in 1945, and Hannah's commitment to the Agricultural Engineering program. Mention of the overseas aid program, the one hundredth anniversary of M.S.C., and research programs. List of Hannah's personal and professional qualities.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 12
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

Fennell, Richard A. (Instructor of Zoology, 1936-1940; Assistant Professor, 1940-1944; Associate Professor, 1944-1947; Professor,1947-1970). Discussion of teaching conditions and courses offered in the 1930s.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 13
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

Frimodig, Lyman L. (MSU athlete, 1913-1917; Athletic Instructor, 1919-1960). Discussion of Hannah's commitment to athletics. Also lists of appointments to Athletics Department from 1938-1966, and improvements in the athletic facilities from 1936 to 1968.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 14
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

Foster, Emery G. (Manager, MSU Union Building, 1941-1946; Manager, Dormitories and Food Service, 1946-1970; Assistant Vice President for Business Operations in the office of the Vice President for Business and Finance, 1970-1973). Discussion of initial contacts with Hannah in the 1940s, the development of the Dormitories and Food Service Department, married student housing, and dorm construction. Brief mention of Spartan Roundtable. Also letter from John Hannah to Foster.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 15
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

Gardner, Victor R. (Head, Department of Horticulture, 1922-1945; Director of the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, 1928-1945). Letter criticizing Hannah's hiring criteria and the priority given to liberal arts programs over Agricultural Engineering.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 16
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

Geil, Lloyd H. (Head, Publication Department, 1943-1956). Discusses the pocket-sized publication, printed at President Hannah's request and specifically designed for State Legislators, summarizing the University's building needs.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 17
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

Hacker, Edward G. (Head, Edward G. Hacker Company Realtor). Discussion of land acquisition for campus expansion from 1944 to 1966.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 18
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

Harper, Ernest B. (Director of School of Social Work, 1945-1960). Discussion of development of School of Social Work.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 19
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

Heppinstall, Jack. (Trainer, M.S.C. Athletic Team, 1920-1959). Description of Hannah's devotion to athletics and the athletes themselves.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 20
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

Herbert, Paul A. (Head, Department of Forestry, 1941-1956). Discussion of Hannah's contributions to MSU, including the development of a Forestry School.

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 21
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