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College presidents

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Genealogical Documents Related to Lehigh University President Charles Russ Richards

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0267
Abstract

Interesting display of genealogical research establishing Lehigh University President, Charles Russ Richards, related to noteworthy inventor and engineer, James Watt.

Dates: 1833 - 1941; Majority of material found within 1833 - 1941

Harvey A. Neville, President of Lehigh University, 1961-1964 Miscellaneous Material

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0025
Abstract

Material is mostly congratulatory notes and cards received on the occasion of the announcement of his selection and installation as President of Lehigh University in October 1961. Also included are some newspaper clippings, and a few of Dr. Neville's poems.

Dates: 1961-1964

Installation of Martin Dewey Whitaker as President of Lehigh University, 1946

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0075
Abstract

Martin Dewey Whitaker was inaugurated and installed as President of Lehigh University on October 20, 1946. The material here includes working papers, and correspondence of the committee, chaired by Prof. V. F. Larkin, which made the arrangements and copies of the 2 programs used that day.

Dates: 1946

Lehigh University President Henry Coppée Manuscripts and Lecture Notes

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0018
Abstract

Manuscripts, and holograph notebooks of some lectures delivered by Henry Coppée, first president of Lehigh University, on Woman, Education, Rhetoric, English language and literature, Christian Evidences, International Law, Health, and History, as well as the manuscript of his published book "Conquest of Spain by the Arab Moors." Most interesting are his personal observations as an Army officer marching into Mexico City during the Mexican-American War.

Dates: 1846-1893