Volker, Joseph F.

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Dentist, dean, university vice president, university president

Dr. Joseph F. Volker was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1913. He earned a D.M.D. degree from Indiana University and an A.B., M.S. and Ph. D., from the University of Rochester. He was serving as dean of Tufts College Dental School in Boston when the University of Alabama chose him to head its new dental program in Birmingham. Accepting these duties in 1948, Volker instituted a rigorous course of study that was closely allied with the Medical College of Alabama. From 1955 to 1965, he also served as director of research and graduate studies. In 1961, Volker went to Arizona to conduct the Arizona Medical School Study. After his return in 1962, he was named vice president for health affairs of the University of Alabama. In 1966, he became vice president for Birmingham affairs, in 1968 executive vice president, and when the Birmingham campus of the University of Alabama became an independent campus, president. Volker was named chancellor of the University of Alabama System in 1976, and upon his in 1982, he became a distinguished professor of UAB. He died in 1989.

From the description of Joseph F. Volker Papers 1933-1989. (Mervyn H. Sterne Library - UAB). WorldCat record id: 31037936
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referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Distinguished Professor Joseph F. Volker. Administrative Files of Distinguished Professor Joseph F. Volker 1982-1989. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. University Hospital. Office of Hospital Public Relations. Beacon Photographs 1958-1969. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama in Birmingham. Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology. Director's Committee Files 1961-1972. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. School of Dentistry. Office of the Dean. Administrative Files of Dean Joseph F. Volker 1948-1962. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. University Hospital. Office of Hospital Public Relations. History of University Hospital Photographs 1888-1966. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Directors' Administrative Files 1964-1990. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn Medical College of Alabama. Office of the Dean. Dean's Administrative Files 1951-1955. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama in Birmingham. University Hospital. Office of Hospital Information Coordinator. North Wing Dedication Photographs 1965-1966. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Creative Services. Photographs 1950-1989. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Information Coordinator. University Hospital Events and Activities Photographs 1968-1992. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama System. Office of the Chancellor. Administrative Files of Chancellor Joseph F. Volker 1976-1982. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn Medical College of Alabama. Office of the Dean. Dean's Administrative Files 1950-1951. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Media Relations. Photographs 1940-1989. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB Report. UAB Report Rejected Photographs 1977-1992. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn Medical College of Alabama. Office of the Dean. Dean's Administrative Files 1955-1961. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. Office of the Vice President for Birmingham Affairs. Administrative Files of Vice President for Birmingham Affairs Joseph F. Volker 1966-1968. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
creatorOf Volker, Joseph F. Joseph F. Volker interview : script, 1981. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of the President. President's Administrative Files 1977-1986. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Information Coordinator. Videotapes and Films 1968-1990. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn Medical College of Alabama. Office of the Dean. Dean's Administrative Files 1962-1968. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. Office of the Director of Research and Graduate Studies. Administrative Files of Director of Research and Graduate Studies Joseph F. Volker 1955-1965. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. School of Medicine. Office of the Dean. Expansion of Medical Education in Alabama Files 1967-1991. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
creatorOf Medical College of Alabama. Office of the Dean. Dean's Administrative Files 1939-1950. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. Office of the Vice President for Health Affairs. Ad Hoc Committee Advisory to the Vice President for Health Affairs. Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Secretary's Minutes and Correspondence 1966. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama in Birmingham. Medical Center. Office of Health Extension, Public Service, and Research. Alabama Regional Medical Program Files 1973-1976. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
creatorOf Volker, Joseph F. Joseph F. Volker Papers 1933-1989. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama in Birmingham. Office of the President. Administrative Files of President Joseph F. Volker 1969-1976. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Media Relations. Videotapes 1969-1993. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Media Relations. Curriculum Vitae Files 1960-1991. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama in Birmingham. Office of the Deputy Vice President for Health Affairs, Administration. Deputy Vice President's (Administration) Administrative Files 1970-1976. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama in Birmingham. Office of the Vice President for Health Affairs. Vice President's Administrative Files 1969-1976. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Media Relations. Photographs Removed from Curriculum Vitae Files 1960-1991. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Media Relations. Photographs 1950-1979. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. Office of the Executive Vice President. Administrative Files of Executive Vice President Joseph F. Volker 1968-1969. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of the President. Board of Trustees Meetings Files 1978-1987. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama. Office of the Vice President for Health Affairs. Administrative Files of Vice President for Health Affairs Joseph F. Volker 1962-1966. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
referencedIn University of Alabama at Birmingham. Office of Media Relations. News Clippings 1970-1992. Mervyn H Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Sterne Library
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