President's Office records, 1935-1962: Albert N. Jorgensen, 1935-1962.

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President's Office records, 1935-1962: Albert N. Jorgensen, 1935-1962.

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The records consist of general correspondence of Albert N. Jorgensen, who was President of the University of Connecticut from 1935-1962. Because some of the Jorgenson papers were apparently inadvertently destroyed before they reached the Library, correspondence is missing for the years 1942-43, 1943-44, 1945-46, 1946-47 and 1951-52.

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University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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University of Connecticut. Office of the President.

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Albert Nels Jorgenson was born in the Midwest, attended Coe College in Iowa and received the Ph. D. in Educational Administration from Eastern Michigan College. In 1935, at the age of 36, he was appointed seventh president of the Connecticut State College. In 1939, the college became the University of Connecticut. Dr. Jorgensen retired in 1962 after 27 years in office. He is best remembered as the architect of the University campus and most of the permanent buildings on campus are monuments to h...

Jorgensen, Albert N. (Albert Nels), 1899-1978

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University of Connecticut.

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In 1931, the faculty of the University of Connecticut voted to offer comprehensive examinations in most degree programs to graduating seniors, and outgrowth of a report to the Committee on the Study of Honors (11/6/1930). The departments reported the results of the examinations and their recommendations to the Registrar and the Committees on Scholastic Standing and Degrees with Distinction. Degrees would then be awarded without distinction, with distinction or with highest distinction. The progr...