University of Arizona, 1966-67

University of Arizona recognition of 100 years of land-grant colleges and universities, 1862-1962, and the university’s participation in the centennial convocation of the American Association of Land-Grant Colleges and State Universities held at Kansas City, 1961.

From the guide to the University of Arizona Land-Grant centennial records, 1960-1962, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

University of Arizona recognition of 100 years of land-grant colleges and universities, 1862-1962, and participation in the centennial convocation of the American Association of Land-Grant Colleges and State Universities held at Kansas City, 1961.

From the description of Land-grant centennial records, 1960-1962. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31769479

McCormick was the thirteenth president of the University of Arizona, 1947-1951.

From the description of James Byron McCormick inauguration papers, 1947-1948. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 41241135

Classes at the University of Arizona met for the first time in 1891 with 32 students but only six were admitted to the freshman class. The rest went to a specially established preparatory school because there were no high schools in the Arizona Territory at the time. The University maintained separate preparatory classes for the first 23 years of operation. This archive contains class records from the University of Arizona and preparatory school for the years 1892-1915.

From the description of University of Arizona class records of students grades: submitted by instructors, 1892-1915. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 41107559

H. L. Shantz was president of The University of Arizona, 1928-1936.

From the description of Inauguration of Dr. Homer LeRoy Shantz as president of The University of Arizona, April 24, 1930. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 41171016

Alfred Atkinson was president of The University of Arizona, 1937-1947.

From the description of Inauguration of Alfred Atkinson as president of The University of Arizona, 1938, April 12. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 41107400

Program designed to commemorate the accomplishments of the University of Arizona in teaching, research, and public service.

From the description of University of Arizona seventy-fifth anniversary papers, 1959-1961. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31769501

From the guide to the University of Arizona 75th anniversary papers, 1959-1961, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

There is no information available about this collection. It is entirely possible that these images were produced by the United States Geological Survey, but there is no definitive citation stating this.

From the guide to the U of A (Aerial photos of NV, AZ) Collection, 1940s-1960s, (Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department)

Richard Anderson Harvill was the fourteenth president of The University of Arizona from 1951 to 1971.

From the description of Richard Anderson Harvill inauguration records, November 15, 16 and 17, 1951. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 41240846

Classes at the University of Arizona met for the first time in 1891 with 32 students but only six were admitted to the freshman class. The rest went to an established preparatory school because there were no high schools in the Arizona Territory. The University maintained separate preparatory classes for the first 23 years of operation. This archive contains class records from the University of Arizona for the years 1892-1915.

From the guide to the University of Arizona class records of students’ grades: submitted by instructors, 1892-1915, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

Morris "Mo" King Udall of Tucson, Arizona was born in St. Johns, Arizona on June 15, 1922. He entered the United States Army-Air Force as a private in 1942 and was discharged as a captain in 1946, having served in the Pacific Theatre. He was awarded a J.D. degree from the University of Arizona in 1949. Morris K. Udall was elected to his seat in the 87th Congress in 1961. He served in each succeeding Congress until his resignation on May 4, 1991. Morris K. Udall served as chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs from 1977 to 1991. He also was the ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. He was a candidate in the Democratic primaries for President in the 1976 national campaign.

From the guide to the Morris K. Udall oral history collection, 1996-ongoing, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

McCormick was the thirteenth president of the University of Arizona, 1947-1951

From the guide to the James Byron McCormick inauguration papers, 1947-1948, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

Charles Jesse Jones, known as "Buffalo" Jones, born January 31, 1844 in Tazewell County, Illinois to Noah and Jane Jones, lead the life of the quintessential pioneer cowboy. From his early childhood in Illinois where his father once hired Attorney Abraham Lincoln, to his experience as a buffalo hunter on the Great Plains in the 1870's, and later his friendship and rivalry with Theodore Roosevelt, Jones' life story serves as an allegory for the experience of American expansionism on the western frontier. Charles J. Jones' unique role in this westward movement was his effort to save the American Bison from extinction, and subsequently to hybridize them with domestic cattle.

His early experience as a buffalo hunter lead Jones to respect the rugged, adaptive qualities of bison, simultaneously lamenting their demise and his own role in their slaughter. In the process of trying to save the bison from extinction Jones became famous for the live capture of wild animals. His reputation lead him on a series of adventures including the live capture African big game, which was filmed with both still and moving photography; the live capture of the arctic musk ox, and the capture and "spanking" of bears in Yellowstone National Park after being appointed Park Warden by President Theodore Roosevelt. The writer Zane Grey, who became friends with Jones and had accompanied him on mountain lion captures, acknowledged that Jones was the inspiration for many of his fictional characters, as well as the subject of two non fiction books, The Last of the Plainsmen, 1911 and Roping Lions in the Grand Canyon, 1924.

Charles J. Jones married Martha J. Walton (a descendent of naturalist, Isaac Walton) on January 20, 1869. They had four children, two boys died in childhood. Throughout his life Jones maintained close correspondence with his daughters, Jessie and Olive. Suffering from a chronic illness contracted while in Africa, Jones died at his daughter Olive's house in Topeka, Kansas on March 18, 1919. He is buried alongside his wife Martha and their two sons in the Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Kansas.

From the guide to the Charles Jesse Jones collection, 1872-1990 (bulk 1872-1936), (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

The inauguration of Richard Anderson Harvill consisted of a series of major campus wide events which took place over homecoming weekend, November fifteenth through the seventeenth, 1951.

The festivities began with an informal, private dinner hosted by Dr. Harvill, at the Arizona Inn, on Thursday November fifteenth. Immediately following the dinner, was an Open House at the Arizona State Museum, presenting the new Gila Pueblo Archeological Collection donated to The University of Arizona by Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Gladwin.

Friday, November sixteenth began with a Symposium entitled, "Arizona, Land of Promise and Fulfillment." The event was chaired by Thomas G. Chapman, Dean of the College of Mines and Metallurgy at The University of Arizona. The speakers included four past University presidents: Homer L. Shantz, Rufus B. von KleinSmid, James Byron McCormick, and Alfred Atkinson. The Symposium was followed by a luncheon at the Student Union, with Howard Pyle, Governor of Arizona, as the principal speaker.

Following the luncheon, was the formal inauguration program, presided by Robert L. Nugent, vice-president of The University of Arizona. The event featured addresses by Melvin T. Solve, Chairman of the faculty; Douglas Ward, President of the University student body; Fred Stofft, President of the University Alumni Assocation; Howard Pyle, Governor of Arizona; and Dr. J. Roscoe Miller, President of Northwestern University. Dr. Harvill's induction was presided over by Cleon T. Knapp, President of the Board of Regents of the University and State Colleges of Arizona.

Immediately following the inauguration ceremony, was a reception and the formal opening of the new Kress Collection of European Masterpieces at the University of Arizona Art Gallery. This collection consisted of 25 pieces placed on indefinite loan to The University of Arizona by the Samuel K. Kress Foundation.

Following the opening was a private performance of the musical "Brigadoon," presented by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts for Dr. Harvill, his personal guests, and invited delegates.

Homecoming day, Saturday November seventeenth, was the formal dedication ceremony for the new Student Union Memorial Building. President Harvill was the Chairman for the event which featured addresses by former University of Arizona Presidents, James Byron McCormick, and Alfred Atkinson, and an address by Arizona Governor Howard Pyle. The dedication address was delivered by Cleon T. Knapp.

Following the dedication, was the Homecoming football game, Arizona vs. Idaho, with a special half-time presentation to the Football team of 1901, and the Silver Jubilee Celebration by the Class of 1926.

From the guide to the Richard Anderson Harvill inauguration records, 1951-1952, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

: Alfred Atkinson was the 12th president of The University of Arizona, 1937-1947. He was the president of Montana State College, now Montana State University, for 18 years before he became the University of Arizona’s president.

Alfred Atkinson was born on a farm in Ontario, Canada, in 1879 of Scot-Irish parents, he was the youngest of seven children. He became a U.S. citizen in 1911. Atkinson received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University, a Master of Science degree from Cornell University, and a doctorate from Iowa State University.

During Atkinson’s presidency, the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (1937) and the Radio Bureau (1939) were established, the School of Business and Public Administration became a college (1943), and fundraising began for the construction of the Student Union.

After his retirement, the regents appointed him executive advisor in budgetary and financial matters, a part-time position he held until July 1955 when he was made President Emeritus. He died in Tucson on May 16, 1958.

From the guide to the Inauguration of Alfred Atkinson as president of The University of Arizona, April 12, 1938, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)