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The Pianoforte Pedals: Some Provisional Notes
(1957)
This paper outlines the variety of pedal systems for the pianoforte and provides methods for their use in practical situations.
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
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
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 ...
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
University honors three
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Honored were Dr. Federick C. Robbins of Cleveland, Ohio, alumnus and Nobel Prize winner in medicine; L. Mitchell White of Mexico, Mo., newspaper editor and publisher; and Dr. Philip J. Hickey, superintendent of instruction ...
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
Atomic radiation : what it means to us
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"With the exception of fire, atomic radiation probably represents the greatest single discovery in the history of civiliation."--Page 2
Thomas Hart Benton : savitar artist
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Fifty years ago the now-celebrated artist and muralist, Thomas Hart Benton, contributed to the 1908 Savitar six finely executed pen drawings."--Page 5
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
On time for classes
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"For these people and the other handicapped girls and boys at Missouri, the campus routine is more complex. Yet, there are no students more likely to be in class when the physically fit can't make it because of the weather ...
Mark Cox beats the drums for sports
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Mark Cox identified himself with sports when he came to Missouri to earn the B.J. degree awarded him in 1937. He handled sports for Missouri Student (now the Maneater) and Showme (now defunct)."--Page 10
Alumni funds start M.U. Press
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"The University of Missouri Press, for years regarded as a vital need, comes into being July 1. The Press will provide for the publication of worthy books that are of special interest to the State of Missouri or to the ...
Industrial engineering department
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1958)
"Establishment of a Department of Industrial Engineering as a new department within the College of Engineering of the University has been approved by the University's Board of Curators."--Page 8