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Seare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Frank Palmer Speare, the first President of Northeastern University, was a leading figure in the field of education. During his 43 years at Northeastern University, the institution developed from a small college to one of the nation's largest private universities. Frank Palmer Speare was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts on March 31, 1869. He graduated from Bridgewater State Teachers' College in 1889. From 1896 to 1916, he served as the Educational Director of the Evening Institute of the Boston YMCA. In 1916, the Institute was formally incorporated as Northeastern College, and Frank Palmer Speare was inaugurated as the college's first President in March 1917. He retired as President in 1940, and was appointed President Emeritus. Frank Palmer Speare was also a trustee, and member of the Northeastern Corporation. Frank Palmer Speare died May 29, 1954.

From the description of Frank Palmer Speare papers, 1878-1984 bulk 1911-1948. (Northeastern University). WorldCat record id: 49077152

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Seare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Oberg slide collection, 1945-1973.

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Oberg, Doris, d. 1993. Oberg slide collection, 1945-1973.

Title: Oberg slide collection, 1945-1973.

The collection contains approximately 400 slides documenting Northeastern University between 1945 and 1973. Most of the slides were taken by Doris Oberg, but a few were taken by Rudolph Oberg. The collection is described alphabetically according to the following themes, then chronologically: Athletics, Northeastern University Boston Campus, City of Boston, Events, Faculty, Mascot and Seal, Other Northeastern University Campuses, Presidents, and Student Activities. The collection is physically arranged numerically by the unique ID numbers assigned to each slide. Individual portraits of many of the university's faculty members largely date from 1949 to 1955. Most slides of Northeastern University buildings and student activities were taken after 1955. The slide numbers are indicated at the end of each title.

ArchivalResource: .30 cubic ft. (1 box) 400 slides.

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Speare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Frank Palmer Speare papers, 1878-1984 bulk 1911-1948.

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Speare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954. Frank Palmer Speare papers, 1878-1984 bulk 1911-1948.

Title: Frank Palmer Speare papers, 1878-1984 bulk 1911-1948.

The collection consists of autobiographical notes, biographical and genealogical information, correspondence, financial records, photographs, music, Speare's writings, and materials relating to his wife, Katherine Speare, and daughter Marjorie Speare-Yerxa.

ArchivalResource: 1.30 cubic ft.

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Speare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Office of the President (Speare 1917-1940) records, 1896-1951.

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Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). Office of the President. Office of the President (Speare 1917-1940) records, 1896-1951.

Title: Office of the President (Speare 1917-1940) records, 1896-1951.

The records document Frank Palmer Speare's tenure as Educational Director of the Evening Institute of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and President and President Emeritus of Northeastern University. Included are reports and correspondence documenting the Evening Institute of the YMCA and its connection with Northeastern University, correspondence relating to Richards Hall and Science Hall, Northeastern University committee minutes, fund-raising reports, and Frank Palmer Speare's writings, speeches, and professional will.

ArchivalResource: 1.50 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

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Seare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Oberg, Doris, d. 1993.

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Oberg, Doris, d. 1993.
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Speare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). Office of the President.

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Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). Office of the President.
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Speare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Speare, Katherine.

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Speare, Katherine.
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Speare, Frank Palmer, 1869-1954.

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Speare-Yerxa, Marjorie.

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Speare-Yerxa, Marjorie.
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