Issue Contents
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1 | Prexy's Pond | View to the east over Prexy's Pond; aerial view from the east; photo. |
2 | We dedicate this issue | President Latham looking at building plans; photo. |
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3 | Orval Ray Latham | Third President of the College died July 9, 1940; administration covered the period of the Great Depression; accomplishments involve every phase of the institutional life and policy: the physical plant, courses and curricula, and the administration. |
4 | The October sun floods again the campus he loved Furry--Leroy W. (Class of 1935) |
Tribute to President Latham; photo. |
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5 | An unsurpassed record of accomplishment Hart--Irving Harlow (Extension Faculty and Archivist) |
Professor Hart outlines President Latham's achievements in overcoming the Depression and making extraordinary developments in administration, curriculum, the campus physical plant, student social life, and scholarship. |
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6 | In his hand the torch is given | Profile of new president Malcolm Price; photo. |
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7 | Darkness into darkness Wescott--Gwendolyn N. (Class of 1937) |
Memory of brief meeting with President Latham. |
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8 | He asked less, gave more | Governor Kraschel's tribute to President Latham; praises Latham's conservative financial policies. |
9 | Our hearts speak Wilson--George A. (Governor of Iowa) |
Governor Wilson's tribute to President Latham. |
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10 | His mission was leadership for the common schools | Tribute to President Latham as leader during difficult times. |
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11 | He was a selfless leader | Tribute to President Latham as tenacious leader. |
12 | Untitled | Latham tribute issue of Alumnus features photos scattered throughout the issue of most of the new buildings on campus; photo. |
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13 | It was a title of honor | Praises President Latham's work as school superintendent. |
14 | The best tribute is to give our best | Tribute to President Latham as leader in teacher education. |
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15 | His influence was profound | Praises President Latham's work as educational examiner. |
16 | Would that he had another quarter century | Praises President Latham as college teacher and advocate for teacher education. |
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17 | If he had a shortcoming, it was his modesty | Charles Juss praises President Latham's attention to detail and logical thinking. |
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18 | He never evaded his responsibility | George Works recalls work with President Latham on accreditation procedures. |
19 | We are greatly indebted | George Zook praises President Latham as inspiring proponent of teacher education. |
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20 | His death is a real loss Hilliard--George H. (Classes of 1910--1914--and 1915) |
George H. Hilliard is grieved to hear of President Latham's death. |
21 | Little did I anticipate what tragedy lay ahead | A. J. Brumbaugh praises President Latham as leader; found him calm and reserved in manner. |
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22 | His work will long abide | C. H. Oldfather praises President Latham as excellent educational examiner; recalls accreditation trips. |
23 | No fair weather fan this man | President Latham enjoyed football no matter what the weather. |
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24 | I remember his boyhood day | Old friend recalls President Latham as a farm boy. |
25 | It is always later than we think | V. W. Johnson recalls final talk with President Latham as he planned for his family in the event of his death. |
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26 | He trusted his unshaken will | Roland Merner, as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, recalls working with President Latham; amazed at his attention to detail. |
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27 | Young man, write your mother | Account of President Latham's first day on the job. |
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28 | The mark he left can never be erased | Dean Nelson's tribute to President Latham; praises his attention to the welfare of others; photo. |
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29 | His personality made an indelible impression | Professor Cable's tribute to President Latham; praises his attention to developing the physical plant, the faculty, and the students. |
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30 | I like to see a man gaining at every stride | Professor Mendenhall praises President Latham's support of athletic teams in general, but especially for supporting conference membership, sectional contests, player awards. |
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31 | He knew well the traditional problems | Professor Riebe's tribute to President Latham as a problem-solver. |
32 | His contribution is outstanding and eternal | Professor Condit's tribute to President Latham as constructive, analytical thinker. |
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33 | The faculty remembers him | Professor Beard praises President Latham's leadership qualities. |
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34 | His inspiration will always remain | Fond memories of meetings with President Latham; photo. |
35 | His tall figure was woven into our memories | Former student recalls meetings with President Latham. |
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36 | Student tributes to President Latham | Students recall incidents in their lives in which President Latham helped them. |
37 | The devotion of his every hour | Look at the campus to see a tribute to President Latham. |
38 | With great joy we watch visions become realities | Appreciated dreams of President Latham for campus. |
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39 | A life of service | Biography of President Latham. |
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40 | You were a big leaguer! | Tribute from local sports writer to President Latham; photo. |
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41 | College mourns death of beloved teacher | Professor Riggs died September 18, 1940. |
42 | College mourns death of beloved teacher | Sara Riggs died September 18, 1940. She came to the campus in 1881 as a student of the Iowa State Normal School, and completed a two year course; she served as librarian and faculty secretary. |