Eric A. Walker papers, 1933-1995.

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Eric A. Walker papers, 1933-1995.

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This collection documents Walker's time as president of Penn State University, including publications, speeches, correspondence, and day letters written by Walker. There are also reports for research projects, personal reminiscences, a doctoral dissertation, newspaper clippings, multiple committees' notes, including some for the United States Government, reference books, memos, awards, and correspondence from the president's office. There are numerous artifacts, such as trophies, golf plates, pins from associations and organizations, medals, plaques, and a desk and chair. There are also scrapbooks, one of which deals with a University of Pittsburgh commencement and another pertaining to Walker's role as a borough councilman, including materials such as voting ballots, letters, and meeting minutes.

68.52 cubic feet + 14 artifacts.

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Pennsylvania State University. Office of the President

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Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....

Walker, Eric A. (Eric Arthur), 1910-1995

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Eric Arthur Walker, born in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1910, came to the United States by way of Canada in 1923, settling in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. Receiving a small academic scholarship from Harvard University, Walker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1932, his Master of Science degree in business administration in 1933, and his doctorate degree in engineering in 1935. After teaching electrical engineering at Tufts College and the University of Connecticu...