James William Hook papers 1919-1953

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James William Hook papers 1919-1953

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Eighty-four letter books covering the professional career of James William Hook, who was president and treasurer of Geometric Tool Company of New Haven, 1923-1944; member of President Hoover's National Organization on Unemployment Relief, 1931-1933; president of the New England Council; and president and director of United Illuminating Company, 1939-1942. There are letterbooks labeled general, Geometric Tool Company, National Association of Manufacturers, New England Council, unemployment activities, University of Connecticut, and United Illuminating Company. The collection also includes press clippings and genealogical information.

21.5 linear feet

eng,

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6350416

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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New England Council

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National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.)

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Hook, James W. (James William), 1884-1957

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United Illuminating Company.

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Hook family.

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Geometric Tool Company (New Haven, Conn.)

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University of Connecticut.

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In 1931, the faculty of the University of Connecticut voted to offer comprehensive examinations in most degree programs to graduating seniors, and outgrowth of a report to the Committee on the Study of Honors (11/6/1930). The departments reported the results of the examinations and their recommendations to the Registrar and the Committees on Scholastic Standing and Degrees with Distinction. Degrees would then be awarded without distinction, with distinction or with highest distinction. The progr...