Papers of John McLaren McBryde, 1900-1907.

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Papers of John McLaren McBryde, 1900-1907.

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Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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McBryde, John McLaren, 1870-1956

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Known as the "father of VPI," McBryde was the first president to have a relatively free hand in developing the academic program, selecting associates, formulating policies, and planning the physical plant of the College. Major accomplishments of his administration included: establishing position of Dean in 1903-04 to aid in administration duties; reorganizing the curriculum and creating seven new 4- year courses leading to Bachelor of Science degrees; introducing a program of gradua...