University of Connecticut. Office of the President.

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Charles Chester McCracken became President in 1930, and maintained a steady growth of the college and the quality of its programs during the difficult years of the Depression. The highlight of his years at Storrs was the changing of the anme of the institution to Connecticut State College in 1933, which culminated a long campaign by students, alumni and administrators. He left the college in 1935 to accept a position in religious education in Philadelphia.

From the description of President's Office records, 1930-1935: Charles C. McCracken, 1926-1935. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 49555900

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