Nicholson, Edward Everett, 1873-1949.

Edward Everett Nicholson (Dean Nick) began as an instructor in the Chemistry Dept. at the University of Minnesota in 1895. He was promoted to Asst. Professor in 1900; in 1915 he accepted a joint appointment as full professor and assistant dean. In 1917, that appointment was changed to Dean of Student Affairs (jointly with the chemistry professorship), but in 1919 Nicholson became a full time Dean of Student Affairs.

From the description of Papers, 1915-1941. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63301082

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