Havemeyer, Loomis, 1886-1971

Loomis Havemeyer was born in Rye, New York, on June 7, 1886, to Charles W. Havemeyer and Julia Ida Loomis Havemeyer. He attended the Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and in 1907 entered Sheffield Scientific School. After receiving a Ph.B. in philosophy (1910S), Havemeyer studied anthropology under Albert Galloway Keller at Yale University and received his M.A. in 1912 and his Ph.D. in 1915. From 1915 to 1954, Havemeyer held many positions in both academic and administrative capacities at the university, but is remembered primarily as registrar of the Sheffield Scientific School (1919-1929) and was recognizable as the marshal for academic processions. Officially retired in 1954, Havemeyer continued to perform administrative duties such as editing course schedules and became an avid chronicler of Yale history and traditions. In 1967, he was awarded the Yale Medal of Honor in recognition of his continuing role in the operation of the university. Havemeyer died on August 14, 1971.

From the description of Loomis Havemeyer papers, 1899-1971 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168423

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