Murphy, Franklin D., 1916-1994

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Franklin David Murphy was born in Kansas City, MO, Jan. 29, 1916; AB, Univ. of Kansas (1936) and MD, Univ. of PA, (1941); instructor (1946-48), Dean of the School of Medicine (1948-51), and Chancellor (1951-60) at the Univ. of Kansas; Chancellor at the Univ. of CA, Los Angeles, 1960-68; joined the Times Mirror Company as Chairman of the Board and CEO (1968) and became Chairman of the Executive Committee (1981-86); active in philanthropic, cultural, scientific, and financial organizations and received many awards and honorary degrees; major UCLA contributions include the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, development of the William Andrews Clark Library, and a number of primary research collections in the UCLA Library; died in Los Angeles, 16 June 1994.

From the description of Papers, 1948-1994. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40473247

Franklin David Murphy was born on Jan. 29, 1916 in Kansas City, MO; received his undergraduate degree from the Univ. of KS and his medical degree from the Univ. of PA, Dean of the School of Medicine (1948-51) and Chancellor (1951-60), Univ. of KS; Chancellor, UCLA, 1960-68; became Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Times Mirror Company in 1968, becoming Chairman of the Executive Committee in 1981; served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as well as on the board of directors of several corporations; died on June 16, 1994 in LA; Murphy had collected books by Sean O'Casey, and began a correspondence with him in 1956; O'Casey was born on Mar. 30, 1880 in Dublin, Ireland; served as secretary of the Irish Citizen Army, 1913-14; his plays include The shadow of a gunman, Juno and the paycock, and The plough and the stars; after a Nationalist riot during a performance of the last-named play at Dublin's Abbey Theatre, O'Casey moved to England in 1926; continued writing plays, including The silver Tassie, Purple dust, and Cock-a-doodle-dandy; he died on Sept. 18, 1964 in Torquay, Devon, England.

From the description of A Collection of material about Sean O'Casey (1880-1964), 1900-1964. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 39886625

Frank M. Murphy was a geologist active in Nevada.

From the description of [Franklin M. Murphy Collection]. 1922-1958. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 488869158

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Franklin David Murphy was born on January 29, 1916 in Kansas City, Missouri; received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Dean of the School of Medicine (1948-51) and Chancellor (1951-60), University of Kansas; Chancellor, UCLA, 1960-68; became Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Times Mirror Company in 1968, becoming Chairman of the Executive Committee in 1981; served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as well as on the board of directors of several corporations; died on June 16, 1994 in Los Angeles; Murphy had collected books by Sean O'Casey, and began a correspondence with him in 1956; O'Casey was born on March 30, 1880 in Dublin, Ireland; served as secretary of the Irish Citizen Army, 1913-14; his plays include The Shadow of a Gunman, Juno and the Paycock, and The Plough and the Stars ; after a Nationalist riot during a performance of the last-named play at Dublin's Abbey Theatre, O'Casey moved to England in 1926; continued writing plays, including The Silver Tassie, Purple Dust, and Cock-A-Doodle-Dandy ; he died on September 18, 1964 in Torquay, Devon, England.

From the guide to the Franklin D. Murphy Collection of Material about Sean O'Casey, 1900-1964, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)

Biography

Franklin David Murphy was born in Kansas City, Missouri, January 29, 1916; AB, University of Kansas (1936) and MD, University of Pennsylvania, (1941); instructor (1946-48), Dean of the School of Medicine (1948-51), and Chancellor (1951-60) at the University of Kansas; Chancellor at the UCLA, 1960-68; joined the Times Mirror Company as Chairman of the Board and CEO (1968) and became Chairman of the Executive Committee (1981-86); active in philanthropic, cultural, scientific, and financial organizations and received many awards and honorary degrees; major UCLA contributions include the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, development of the William Andrews Clark Library, and a number of primary research collections in the UCLA Library; died in Los Angeles, June 16, 1994.

From the guide to the Franklin D. Murphy Papers, 1948-1994, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)
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creatorOf Magonigle, Harold Van Buren, 1867-1935. Residence for Mr. Franklin Murphy at Mendham, N.J. [graphic]. Work No. 81. [Part 2]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Buggs, John Allen, 1915-. Papers 1939-1964. Tulane University, Amistad Research Center
creatorOf Franklin D. Murphy Collection of Material about Sean O'Casey, 1900-1964 University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
referencedIn Alpha Omega Alpha. University of Kansas. School of Medicine. [Correspondence, handwritten notebooks of minutes and membership roster, etc.]. University of Kansas Medical Center, Archie R. Dykes Library
referencedIn Nigg, Cyril C., 1905-. Oral history interview with Cyril C. Nigg. 1993. Transcript. / by Dale E. Treleven, Oral History Program, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives. California State Archives
creatorOf Murphy, Franklin M. [Franklin M. Murphy Collection]. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries
creatorOf University of California, Los Angeles. Letters, 1939-1964, to Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Frederickson, Hansena, 1906-1988. UCLA administration, 1936-1966 : oral history transcript / [interview conducted by James V. Mink] ; completed under the auspices of the Oral History Program, University of California, Los Angeles ; 1969. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Photograph album collection, 1860-1930. New Jersey Historical Society Library
creatorOf Murphy, Franklin D., 1916-1994. My UCLA chancellorship : an utterly candid view : oral history transcript / Murphy D. Franklin ; interviewed by James V. Mink ; completed under the auspices of the Oral History Program, University of California, Los Angeles, 1976. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Murphy, Franklin D., 1916-1994. Papers, 1948-1994. University of California, Los Angeles
referencedIn J. Paul Getty Museum. Director's Office. John Walsh's records, 1973-1985, undated Getty Research Institute
creatorOf Franklin D. Murphy Papers, 1948-1994 University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
creatorOf Murphy, Franklin D. (Franklin David) 1916-,. Oral history interview with Franklin Murphy, 1990 January 24 and May 5. National Gallery of Art Library
creatorOf Murphy, Franklin D., 1916-1994. A Collection of material about Sean O'Casey (1880-1964), 1900-1964. University of California, Los Angeles
referencedIn Modestini, Mario,. Oral history interview with Mario Modestini, 1993 November 5. National Gallery of Art Library
referencedIn University of Kansas Chancellor's Office records, 1865- University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives
referencedIn University of California, Los Angeles. Office of the Chancellor. Administrative subject files of Franklin D. Murphy, 1935-1971. University of California, Los Angeles
creatorOf University of Kansas. Office of the Chancellor. [University of Kansas Chancellor's Office records] University of Kansas Archives / MSS / Rare Books, Kenneth Spencer Research Library
creatorOf MURPHY, FRANKLIN D., d.1994. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf University of California, Los Angeles. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1962-1965. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn University of Kansas Chancellor's Office records, 1865- University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives
referencedIn Donahue, Kenneth. Collections and programs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art : oral history transcript / by George M. Goodwin, under the auspices of the Oral History Program, University of California, Los Angeles, 1987. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Murphy, Franklin D., 1916-1994. My UCLA chancellorship : an utterly candid view : oral history transcript / Murphy D. Franklin ; interviewed by James V. Mink ; completed under the auspices of the Oral History Program, University of California, Los Angeles, 1976. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Magonigle, Harold Van Buren, 1867-1935. Residence for Mr. Franklin Murphy at Mendham, N.J. [graphic]. Work No. 81. [Part 1]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Perry, Marilyn,. Oral history interview with Marily Perry, 1995 March 6. National Gallery of Art Library
creatorOf Magonigle, Harold Van Buren, 1867-1935. Alterations to garage for Franklin Murphy esq, Newark, N.J. [graphic] : work #128. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Portraits of University of California individuals and groups, ca. 1850-[ongoing] Bancroft Library
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