Alumnus — October 1, 1940
| Page | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | The October sun floods again the campus he loved | Tribute to President Latham; photo. |
| 2 | An unsurpassed record of accomplishment | 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. |
| 3 | In his hand the torch is given | Profile of new president Malcolm Price; photo. |
| 4 | Darkness into darkness | Memory of brief meeting with President Latham. |
| 5 | He asked less, gave more | Governor Kraschel's tribute to President Latham; praises Latham's conservative financial policies. |
| 5 | Our hearts speak | Governor Wilson's tribute to President Latham. |
| 6 | His mission was leadership for the common schools | Tribute to President Latham as leader during difficult times. |
| 7 | Untitled | Latham tribute issue of Alumnus features photos scattered throughout the issue of most of the new buildings on campus; photo. |
| 7 | He was a selfless leader | Tribute to President Latham as tenacious leader. |
| 8 | The best tribute is to give our best | Tribute to President Latham as leader in teacher education. |
| 8 | It was a title of honor | Praises President Latham's work as school superintendent. |
| 9 | His influence was profound | Praises President Latham's work as educational examiner. |
| 9 | Would that he had another quarter century | Praises President Latham as college teacher and advocate for teacher education. |
| 10 | If he had a shortcoming, it was his modesty | Charles Juss praises President Latham's attention to detail and logical thinking. |
| 11 | We are greatly indebted | George Zook praises President Latham as inspiring proponent of teacher education. |
| 11 | He never evaded his responsibility | George Works recalls work with President Latham on accreditation procedures. |
| 12 | Little did I anticipate what tragedy lay ahead | A. J. Brumbaugh praises President Latham as leader; found him calm and reserved in manner. |
| 12 | His death is a real loss | George H. Hilliard is grieved to hear of President Latham's death. |
| 13 | His work will long abide | C. H. Oldfather praises President Latham as excellent educational examiner; recalls accreditation trips. |
| 13 | No fair weather fan this man | President Latham enjoyed football no matter what the weather. |
| 14 | 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. |
| 14 | I remember his boyhood day | Old friend recalls President Latham as a farm boy. |
| 15 | 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. |
| 16 | Young man, write your mother | Account of President Latham's first day on the job. |
| 17 | The mark he left can never be erased | Dean Nelson's tribute to President Latham; praises his attention to the welfare of others; photo. |
| 18 | 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. |
| 19 | 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. |
| 20 | His contribution is outstanding and eternal | Professor Condit's tribute to President Latham as constructive, analytical thinker. |
| 20 | He knew well the traditional problems | Professor Riebe's tribute to President Latham as a problem-solver. |
| 21 | The faculty remembers him | Professor Beard praises President Latham's leadership qualities. |
| 22 | His inspiration will always remain | Fond memories of meetings with President Latham; photo. |
| 22 | His tall figure was woven into our memories | Former student recalls meetings with President Latham. |
| 23 | The devotion of his every hour | Look at the campus to see a tribute to President Latham. |
| 23 | With great joy we watch visions become realities | Appreciated dreams of President Latham for campus. |
| 23 | Student tributes to President Latham | Students recall incidents in their lives in which President Latham helped them. |
| 30 | A life of service | Biography of President Latham. |
| 31 | You were a big leaguer! | Tribute from local sports writer to President Latham; photo. |
| 32 | 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. |
| 32 | College mourns death of beloved teacher | Professor Riggs died September 18, 1940. |
| Prexy's Pond | View to the east over Prexy's Pond; aerial view from the east; photo. | |
| We dedicate this issue | President Latham looking at building plans; photo. |