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Richard Anderson Harvill papers,
1951-1952
AZ 314

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Creator: |
University of
Arizona
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Collection Name: | Richard Anderson
Harvill inauguration records,
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Inclusive Dates: | 1951-1952 |
Physical Description: | 2.1 linear feet |
Abstract: | The collection contains materials relating to the inauguration of
Richard Anderson Harvill, as the fourteenth president of The University of
Arizona. Included are materials relating to the planning of the event
including, correspondence, invitations, guest lists, and financial statements;
materials from the event, including programs, photographs, and recorded
addresses; and other miscellaneous materials including clippings, greetings,
and lists of invitations which received no reply. |
Collection Number: | AZ 314 |
Repository: |
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
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Historical Note
The inauguration of Richard Anderson Harvill consisted of a series of
major campus wide events which took place over homecoming weekend, November
fifteenth through the seventeenth, 1951.
The festivities began with an informal, private dinner hosted by Dr.
Harvill, at the Arizona Inn, on Thursday November fifteenth. Immediately
following the dinner, was an Open House at the Arizona State Museum, presenting
the new Gila Pueblo Archeological Collection donated to The University of
Arizona by Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Gladwin.
Friday, November sixteenth began with a Symposium entitled, "Arizona,
Land of Promise and Fulfillment." The event was chaired by Thomas G. Chapman,
Dean of the College of Mines and Metallurgy at The University of Arizona. The
speakers included four past University presidents: Homer L. Shantz, Rufus B.
von KleinSmid, James Byron McCormick, and Alfred Atkinson. The Symposium was
followed by a luncheon at the Student Union, with Howard Pyle, Governor of
Arizona, as the principal speaker.
Following the luncheon, was the formal inauguration program, presided by
Robert L. Nugent, vice-president of The University of Arizona. The event
featured addresses by Melvin T. Solve, Chairman of the faculty; Douglas Ward,
President of the University student body; Fred Stofft, President of the
University Alumni Assocation; Howard Pyle, Governor of Arizona; and Dr. J.
Roscoe Miller, President of Northwestern University. Dr. Harvill's induction
was presided over by Cleon T. Knapp, President of the Board of Regents of the
University and State Colleges of Arizona.
Immediately following the inauguration ceremony, was a reception and the
formal opening of the new Kress Collection of European Masterpieces at the
University of Arizona Art Gallery. This collection consisted of 25 pieces
placed on indefinite loan to The University of Arizona by the Samuel K. Kress
Foundation.
Following the opening was a private performance of the musical
"Brigadoon," presented by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts for
Dr. Harvill, his personal guests, and invited delegates.
Homecoming day, Saturday November seventeenth, was the formal dedication
ceremony for the new Student Union Memorial Building. President Harvill was the
Chairman for the event which featured addresses by former University of Arizona
Presidents, James Byron McCormick, and Alfred Atkinson, and an address by
Arizona Governor Howard Pyle. The dedication address was delivered by Cleon T.
Knapp.
Following the dedication, was the Homecoming football game, Arizona vs.
Idaho, with a special half-time presentation to the Football team of 1901, and
the Silver Jubilee Celebration by the Class of 1926.
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains materials relating to the inauguration of
Richard Anderson Harvill, as the fourteenth president of The University of
Arizona. Included are materials relating to the planning of the event
including, correspondence, invitations, guest lists, and financial statements;
materials from the event, including programs, photographs, and recorded
addresses; and other miscellaneous materials including clippings, greetings,
and lists of invitations which received no reply.
Restrictions
None.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish
from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record,
the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The
user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the
University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all
claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of
copyright.
Access Terms
Personal Name(s)
Harvill, Richard Anderson, 1905- --
Inauguration
Knapp, Cleon T. --
Oratory
Nugent, Robert Logan --
Oratory
Roscoe, J. E. (James Ernest), b. 1880 --
Oratory
Corporate Name(s)University of Arizona --
Congresses
University of Arizona --
Faculty
University of Arizona --
History
University of Arizona --
Presidents
Genre Form(s)Correspondence
Credit Line
Richard Anderson Harvill papers(AZ 314). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
Container List
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box | folder |
1 | 1 | | Correspondence: Inauguration Committee, Robert L. Nugent,
Chair.
, No
Date |
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1 | 2 | | Correspondence: Governor Howard Pyle; Arizona Board of
Regents; and Arizona State Officials.
, No
Date |
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1 | 3 | | Suggested list of guests; lists of delegates.
, No
Date |
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1 | 4 | | Invitations, programs, tickets, form cards, and official
publications.
, No
Date |
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1 | 5 | | Publicity notices.
, No
Date |
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1 | 6 | | Financial statement for inauguration expenses.
, No
Date |
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1 | 7 | | President Harvill's personal dinner.
, November 15,
1951 |
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1 | 8 | | Symposium: "Arizona, Land of Promise and Fulfillment".
Includes correspondence with speakers: Alfred Atkinson, J. Byron McCormick,
Homer LeRoy Shantz, and Rufus B. von KleinSmid (former University of Arizona
Presidents).
, November 16,
1951 |
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1 | 9 | | Inaugural luncheon.
, November 16,
1951 |
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1 | 10 | | Inauguration ceremonies, including printed program.
, November 16,
1951 |
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1 | 11 | | Inauguration ceremonies, including photographs.
, November 16,
1951 |
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1 | 12 | | Dedication of Student Union, including printed program.
, November 17,
1951 |
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box | folder |
2 | 1 | | Correspondence: President Richard Harvill - Personal.
, No
Date |
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2 | 2 | | Acceptances, regrets, greetings from Academic and
Professional Societies, A-Z.
, No
Date |
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2 | 3 | | Acceptances, regrets, greetings from miscellaneous persons,
firms, and state groups.
, No
Date |
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2 | 4 | | Acceptances, regrets, greetings from United States
Universities and Colleges, A-T.
, No
Date |
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box | folder |
3 | 1-2 | | Acceptances, regrets, greetings from United States
Universities and Colleges, U-Z.
, No
Date |
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3 | 3-4 | | Acceptances, regrets, greetings from Foreign Universities,
A-Z.
, No
Date |
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box | |
4 | Alphabetical card file of Universities and Colleges,
Academic and Professional Societies; and Foreign Universities who did not
reply.
, No
Date |
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5 | Phonograph recordings (5) of Richard Anderson Harvill
speaking at the National Association of Manufacturer's meeting held on The
University of Arizona campus.
, April 28,
1952 |
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5 | Phonograph recordings (8) of the Inauguration Ceremony.
Includes addresses by the following individuals: Robert L. Nugent,
vice-president of The University of Arizona; Cleon T. Knapp, president of the
Board of Regents; James R. Miller, president of Northwestern University; and
Howard Pyle, governor of Arizona.
, November 17,
1951 |