George Safford Torrey papers, 1910-1980.

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George Safford Torrey papers, 1910-1980.

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Correspondence, notebooks, department records and history, teaching materials, abstracts, reports of administrative committees, examinations, and other papers, relating to Torrey's teaching career, his chairmanship of the Dept. of Botany, and university administrative activities. Includes slides, lantern slides, microfilm, filmstrips, two dissecting scopes, and other teaching materials; promotional literature and research papers concerning nation-wide oak wilt control; and information concerning American Association of University Professors, University of Connecticut Chapter and University Senate, particularly regarding academic freedom, comprehensive examinations, and tenure.

7.3 linear ft.

University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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American Association of University Professors. University of Connecticut Chapter

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Established 1932 as Connecticut Agricultural College Chapter; renamed Connecticut State College Chapter in 1933 and University of Connecticut Chapter in 1939. From the description of American Association of University Professors, University of Connecticut Chapter records, 1931-1981 (bulk 1955-1965). (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 28413231 The UConn Chapter was established on 27 April 1932 when the constitution was adopted and officers elected. ...

Torrey, George Safford, 1891-1977

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Professor of botany, department head, and administrator, at University of Connecticut (formerly Connecticut Agricultural College and Connecticut State College). From the description of George Safford Torrey papers, 1910-1980. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 28409199 George Safford Torrey was born 14 March 1891 in Boston, Massachusetts . He graduated from Harvard College in 1913 with a B.A. degree and continued his study in the Graduate School of...

Connecticut State College. Dept. of Botany.

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University of Connecticut. Dept. of Botany.

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University of Connecticut. University Senate

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The University Senate is a legislative body responsible for establishing minimum rules and general regulations pertaining to all undergraduate schools and colleges. The Senate also is responsible for establishing general educational policy in areas not reserved to the Board of Trustees, to the administration, or to the several faculties. The Curricula and Courses Committee, a committee of the University Senate, was established in 1929. From the description of University of Connecticu...