Box 34
Container
Contains 56 Results:
Mercier, Marie. (John Hannah's secretary, 1935-1941). Discussion of her early impressions of John Hannah, and his accomplishments as Secretary to the State Board of Agriculture, 1935-1941. Mention of building construction and retirement program.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 32
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
Miller, Lorin G. (Head, Mechanical Engineering, 1935-1948; Dean of Engineering, 1949-1954). Discussion of curriculum and instruction in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 33
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
Mueller, Frederick H. (Member of the State Board of Agriculture, 1945-1957). Discussion of post World War II building construction, faculty recruitment, admission to Big Ten, name change from Michigan Agricultural College to Michigan State University, Kellogg Foundation Grant, and overseas University projects. Statement of Mueller's view of the role of the university trustee.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 34
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
Noll, Victor H. (Head, Department of Education, 1993-1943). Description of initial contacts with Hannah and his support for the teacher training program.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 35
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
Osgood, Thomas H. (Head, Department of Physics, 1941-1950, 1955-1956; Director of the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, 1946-1959; Dean of the School of Advanced Graduate Studies, 1950-1959; Director of Abrams Planetarium 1964-1967). Discussion of Hannah's farsightedness and ability.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 36
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
Reeves, Floyd W. (Part-time consultant in Administrative Education; Special Consultant to the President, 1947-1950). Description of initial meeting with Hannah in 1943. Also discussion of Hannah's administrative abilities and contributions to MSU, as well as his philosophy of education. Mention of Basic College and MSU - University of Michigan rivalry.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 37
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
Sheedy, Joseph W. (Instructor of Mathematics and Assistant Professor, 1923-1945; Associate Professor of Physical Science, 1945-1956; Assistant to the Dean of Basic College). Academic Survey Reports of the first three Basic College class, 1944-1946; and a report on credit by examination, 1949-1953.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 38
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
Sheehan, Daniel F. (Instructor, 1937-1945; Assistant Professor in the Department of Written and Spoken English in Basic College, 1945-1959). Impressions of MSU during the 1930s and 1940s. Also discussion of his duties as English Instructor and his concern for students entering college.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 39
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
Tenny, Ralph W. (Director, Short Course Program in the College of Agriculture, 1924-1958, and Director of "Farmers' Week" Discussion of Hannah's early interest in poultry raising, and the growth of the University.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 40
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
Towne, Jackson E. (Librarian, 1932-1959). History of the MSU Library with discussion of library construction plans and funding. Comments on the controversy surrounding the decision to transfer responsibility for graduate programs from the Dean of the Graduate School to the department heads.
File — Box: 34, Folder: 41
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