Office of the President: Paul Olum records 1978-1991

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Office of the President: Paul Olum records 1978-1991

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Paul Olum (1918-2001) was a mathematician, university administrator, and President of the University of Oregon from 1980-1989. Records include correspondence, reports, speeches, statements, news clippings, materials regarding committees, departments, and specific subjects.

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Olum, Paul

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Olum earned his Harvard AB in 1940 and his PhD in 1947. From the description of The prime number theorem / Paul Olum. October 22, 1946. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 228512643 Paul Olum (1918-2001) was a mathematician and university administrator. He was President of the University of Oregon from 1980-1989. The State Board of Higher Education forced his retirement as President in 1989 against the wishes of university faculty and other stakeholders. O...

University of Oregon. Office of the President

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Arnold Bennett Hall (1881-1936) was a professor of political science and law, college president, and an author. Hall was president of the University of Oregon during 1926-1932. He is noted for his promise of increased emphasis on scholarship and research. Though funding for some of his projects passed the legislature, many proposals were vetoed or drastically reduced by the governor. President Hall was also known for attempting to gain endowments that would help ensure t...