Henry R. Dwire papers, 1897-1944.

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Henry R. Dwire papers, 1897-1944.

The collection contains Dwire's high school diploma, two certificates, correspondence, photographs, and clippings. The correspondence is congratulatory towards Dwire for his appointment as Duke University Vice President in 1941 and for the honorary degree he was awarded by Davidson College in 1943. Most of the photographs were taken at Davidson College. The collection ranges in date from 1897-1944.

250 items (1.2 linear ft.)

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Dwire, Henry R.

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Henry R. Dwire was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was an alumnus of Trinity College and was appointed Duke University Vice President in 1941 and Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs in 1944. From the description of Henry R. Dwire papers, 1897-1944. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 163181416 ...

Duke University

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Duke University. Office of the Vice President.

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Robert Lee Flowers was born at York Collegiate Institute, Alexander County, North Carolina, on November 6, 1870, the son of George Washington and Sarah Haynes Flowers. A graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy in 1891, Flowers was first employed as an instructor in mathematics and electrical engineering when Trinity was still in Randolph County. He moved with the college to Durham in 1892. As an engineer, one of his first responsibilities was to wire the new buildings in Durham for elec...

Davidson College (N.C.)

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