McWhinnie, R. E. (Ralph Edwin), 1898-1995
Variant namesR.E. McWhinnie (1898-1995) was a longtime University of Wyoming official between the 1920s and 1960s. McWhinnie was born in Douglas, Wyoming and educated at the University of Wyoming (B.A. 1920) and Stanford University (M.A. 1935). He enjoyed a long and illustrious career at the University of Wyoming, serving as Registrar and Director of Admissions (1920-1963), Administrative Consultant (1963-1965), and Archives Consultant (1965-1968). In addition to his everyday duties, he also served as the first director for the Men's Residence Hall (1928) and Catalog and Bulletin Editor (1920-1963). In 1981 the Men's Residence Hall was renamed McWhinnie Hall in honor of him. After his retirement, McWhinnie did extensive research on the history of the University of Wyoming and wrote the book, "The Good Ol' Years at the University of Wyoming". He was also an active member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), and the Rotary Club.
From the description of R.E. (Ralph Edwin) McWhinnie papers, 1887-1996. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 190667754
From the guide to the R. E. (Ralph Edwin) McWhinnie papers, 1887-1996, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
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referencedIn | Hardy, Deborah, 1927-. Deborah Hardy papers, 1982-1985. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
creatorOf | Soule, Justus Freeland, 1860-1939. Correspondence, 1909-1937. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
creatorOf | R. E. (Ralph Edwin) McWhinnie papers, 1887-1996 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
referencedIn | Deborah Hardy Papers, 1982-1985 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
creatorOf | McWhinnie, R. E. (Ralph Edwin), 1898-1995. R.E. (Ralph Edwin) McWhinnie papers, 1887-1996. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. |
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associatedWith | American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Hardy, Deborah, 1927- | person |
associatedWith | Rotary International (Laramie, Wyo.) | corporateBody |
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associatedWith | Soule, Justus Freeland, 1860-1939. | person |
associatedWith | University of Wyoming | corporateBody |
associatedWith | University of Wyoming. Office of Admissions and Records. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | University of Wyoming. Office of the Registrar. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1898
Death 1995