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Library of leaves
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"The herbarium of the University's botany department was grown to a collection of about 100,000 plant specimens, vital research tools which form a historic record, much like the books in a library."--Page 10
Their service totals 157 years
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Four veteran professors whose combined service to the University totals 157 years of teaching and research received the title of Professor Emeritus at the annual Commencement exercises in Memorial Stadium on June 6."--Page 17
Tucker prairie : the plains and the prairies
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"A unique addition to the expanding research and education facilities of the University is the famous Tucker Prairie tract, 160 acres of unbroken land lying along Highway 40 in Callaway County, about 18 miles east of ...
Jesse E. Wrench : 1882-1958
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"To some he was a teacher or a student counselor and leader, to others a civic gad-fly like Socrates whom he admired greatly, to others a champion of the poor, the underprivileged and dispossessed. To me he was a constant ...
Devine's tigers finish second in Big Eight
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"In the October issue of the Alumnus, we said that some Saturday afternoon this team, young and injury-hobbled as it was, would put together a number of plays (like the one shown then) from a number of formations. That ...
Missouri's Judge Hyde
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Time has rested lightly on Judge Laurance Mastick Hyde. His experiences have left the imprint of serenity of spirit. His judicious mind is tempered with gentleness and a sense of humor."--Page 19
Honors for three graduates
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
Summary: Missourians Mrs. Martha Wright Griffiths, Richmond C. Coburn and Dr. Karl R. Bopp are awarded citations of Merit.
Alumni leaders launch new year
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"A new school year means a new series of alumni meetings, and the inaugural session held on the campus September 20 gave much promise from the standpoint of attendance and enthusiasm."--Page 6
Campus album
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"The University campus is much more than classroom and laboratory. It is a community, and though its chief product is education and the accent is on youth, it is a way of life for people of all ages."--Page 4
Ravenel library presented
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"The Medical Library of the University has been presented a collection of 400 volumes and many miscellaneous papers by the estate of the late Dr. and Mrs. Mazyck Porcher Ravenel. Dr. Ravenel was professor of preventive ...
Noted names for buildings
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Four new buildings on the campus now bear the names of four prominent men formerly connected with the University, following ceremonies conducted on November 22 at the Memorial Student Union at which President Elmer Ellis ...
Dean Walter Williams : as we remember him
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"It is likely that Walter Williams will always be remembered as the first dean of the first School of Journalism, and for that accomplishment, if for nothing else, he should be remembered as a great idealist."--Page 2
The content of our information
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Mr. Canham, shown at right, was the principal speaker at the First-Day-of-Issue Ceremony for the Commemorative Stamp Honoring Journalism and Freedom of the Press."--Page 13
All in the year's work
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"It has been gratifying to note the willingness of many of our alumni to volunteer for responsibility and service in the best interests of the University. This spirit has been one of the assets in the growing enthusiasm ...
Story of a diploma
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Remembering the expression 'receive his sheepskin' and recalling diplomas with elaborate hand lettering, the graduate may be surprised at the appearance of his diploma from the University of Missouri."--Page 14
A closer look at Dan Devine
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"What sort of a guy is Daniel John Devine, the University's head football coach? You might expect a big, confident, glib, mature type for the epic task he faces in his new job; you'll find a small, rather quiet, serious, ...
How to keep soils from becoming a dry subject
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Whenever O.T. Coleman is addressing farmer groups on the subject of soils he is likely to inject a magic touch. This takes place when he reaches into his magician's bag of tricks for a bit of legerdemain that will emphasize ...
reunion days at Missouri
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
Plans for class reunions need not be elaborate. This has been proven anew. The essential ingredients of a successful get-together, after all, are the reunioners themselves."--Page 6
Commencement 1958
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Commencement at twilight was an impressive Memorial Stadium production. The timing--6:30 p.m., June 6--was ideal for the University of Missouri's 116th graduation exercises."--Page 2
The library at night
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"By choice and necessity, Missouri students use the University Library in large numbers. Certain periods produce busy hours of the day, but the peak load of reading capacity comes around 8:30 p.m."--Page 6