University of Puget Sound President's Office Records 1942-1973

Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999

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University of Puget Sound

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Over the time period covered, the University was variously known as Puget Sound University (1888-1903), College of Puget Sound (1914-1960), and University of Puget Sound (1903-1914 and 1960-present). From the description of University of Puget Sound History Photograph Collection, 1888-1973. (University of Puget Sound Library). WorldCat record id: 746576314 From the guide to the University of Puget Sound History Photograph Collection, 1888-1973, (University of Puget Sound Arc...

University of Puget Sound. Office of the President.

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Over the time period covered, the University was known as College of Puget Sound (1914-1960), then renamed University of Puget Sound (1960-present). Dr. R. Franklin Thompson served as President of the University of Puget Sound for 31 years, 1942-1973, and five years as Chancellor. Thompson was a native of Nebraska and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Divinity from Drew University. He was an ordained Methodist clergyman and active in the chu...