Records of the Associated Colleges of Upper New York 1946-1954

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Records of the Associated Colleges of Upper New York 1946-1954

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The Associated Colleges of Upper New York (ACUNY) was New York State's answer to the nationwide dilemma of assimilating World War II veterans into the educational system. This collection contains the papers of Harold O. Voorhis, Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of NYU, in his role in acting-Trustee for ACUNY in the stead of Chancellor Harry Chase.

2.5 linear feet; 2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

New York University. Archives

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Associated Colleges of Upper New York

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To educators in New York State, the close of World War II heralded the return of an anticipated one hundred thousand veterans seeking the college level education provided by the G.I. Bill of Rights. To alleviate the overcrowded conditions facing colleges and universities, the State of New York created a temporary educational entity entitled Associated Colleges of Upper New York (ACUNY). ACUNY was chartered in 1946 by the Board of Regents of New York. Four temporary two-year colleges were establi...

Saville, Thorndike, 1892-1969

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Voorhis, Harold O.

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Louttit, C.M. (Chauncey McKinley), 1901-1956

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Chauncey McKinley Louttit was born in Buffalo, New York, on October 9, 1901. He graduated from Hobart College in 1925 and received his Ph.D. from Yale in 1928. A pioneer in the teaching of psychology, during his long career he was associated variously with the University of Indiana, Ohio State University, Sampson College, the University of Illinois (Galesburg and Urbana), and Wayne State University. The author of several texts and innumerable articles and reviews, Louttit was also the editor and...

Day, Edmund Ezra, 1883-1951

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Rondileau, Adrian, 1912-....

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