William Anderson Alexander Photograph Collection, 1889-1950 1908-1956.

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William Anderson Alexander Photograph Collection, 1889-1950 1908-1956.

Photographs include the life of William Alexander during his college days at Georgia Tech (1906-1912) and through the late 1940s.

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Alexander, William Anderson Photograph Collection, 1889-1950.

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William A. Alexander attended Georgia Tech from 1906-1912. He later became head football coach and Director of Athletics. From the description of William Anderson Alexander Photograph Collection, 1889-1950 1908-1956. (Georgia Institute of Technology). WorldCat record id: 48157963 ...

Dodd, Robert Lee, 1908.

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Georgia institute of technology

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The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or Tech, was founded on October 13, 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology. The creation of the educational institution was part of the plans of Georgia leadership to reconstruct and revitalize the state's economy following the Civil War. Eighty-four candidates took the first entrance examination on October 3, 1888 and the school formally opened on October 5, 1888. Over the next several decades the school evolved from tr...

Van Leer, Blake Ragsdale, 1893-1956.

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Alexander, William P. (William Prindle), 1881-1956

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William Anderson Alexander (1889-1950) graduated from Georgia Tech in 1912 with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he became a mathematics instructor and assistant football coach under John Heisman. In 1920, he became head football coach, a position he maintained until his retirement in 1944. Alexander is remembered for his numerous wins and for taking Georgia Tech to four bowl games. From the description of William Anderson Alexander Papers, 1718-1964 [bulk 1922-1958]....