University of Vermont. -- History

Abstract

Borgmann served as president of the University of Vermont from 1952-1958. The collection is arranged by academic year and alphabetically within years, being mostly university business correspondence and memos. Among the interesting topics are folders on the U.S. House Un-American Activities policy and security speeches (1952-1953), the Negro Land-Grant Committee (1953-1954), and a WCAX proposal for the establishment of a television station, 1954.

Abstract Millis served as president of the University of Vermont from 1941-1949. Included are correspondence, memos, reports, appointment calendars, and planning documents. Notable correspondents include local and state leaders Warren Austin, Deane Davis, Dean of Women Mary Jean Simpson, College of Agriculture Dean Carrigan, and Proctor Page. There are several boxes of correspondence and other materials on UVM's war effort and training programs, both for the Army Air Force and ASTP, the Army...

Abstract Torrey was appointed professor of Greek and Latin at UVM in 1827. In 1842, after the death of James Marsh, he became professor of moral philosophy. He served as President of the University from 1862-1866. The records document a number of historically important developments at the university, including the effort to raise funds in support of it. The correspondence files contain letters over the duration of Torrey's long association with the university as faculty and then president. Much of...