James Creese administration records, 1941-1963.

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James Creese administration records, 1941-1963.

The collection consists of subject files compiled by President Creese on individuals associated with Drexel University, academic departments and administrative committees, national committees or organizations, and subjects or issues of interest. Formats include correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and brochures. Dr. Creese's speeches, fundraising efforts during his tenure, and the administrative history of the university are particularly well documented.

19.5 linear ft.

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Drexel Institute of Technology

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Art school; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Howard Pyle taught at the Drexel Institute from 1894-1900. From the description of Drexel Institute of Technology records, 1892-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122404545 ...

Creese, James, 1896-

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James Creese served as president of Drexel University from 1945 to 1963. Born in Leedsdale, Pa., in 1896, he earned degrees from Princeton University and served in army during the First World War before becoming general secretary of the American-Scandinavian Foundation. In 1928 he became president and treasurer of the Stevens Institute of Technology. As Drexel's president, Dr. Creese presided over unprecedented growth in the department of engineering. He was also known as an outspoken opponent o...

Drexel University

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Drexel Institute of Technology. Office of the President.

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