Records of Reuben A. Holden as secretary of Yale University, 1901-1972 (inclusive).

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Records of Reuben A. Holden as secretary of Yale University, 1901-1972 (inclusive).

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The records primarily document the ongoing functions of the Yale secretary's office, 1953-1971, during Reuben A. Holden's tenure as secretary. Series III includes the materials most closely associated with these functions, such as comprehensive files of annual and special reports, as well as documentation on Yale commencement ceremonies, honorary degree recipients, lectureships, prizes and scholarships, the University Council Committee, building dedication and use, and special events at Yale or in conjunction with New Haven, Connecticut. Series II more generally consists of materials on alumni activities, the Yale Corporation, academic departments, professional schools, Yale institutes, and various standing and ad hoc committees and councils. Series II also includes general alphabetical correspondence files. The records included in Series I document Holden's years as assistant to the president and associate secretary during 1947-1953, especially his involvement with alumni relations.

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George Frederick Gundelfinger (1884 – 1974) graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School in 1906. He received a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Yale in 1909, and served as a professor of Mathematics from 1909 – 1913. After leaving Yale, Gundelfinger taught at several other institutions before retiring to Pennsylvania. He began a campaign to improve the morality of Yale men through his publication, "The New Fraternity." He was prolific and frequently mailed his works to the student body and admin...

Holden, Reuben A. (Reuben Andrus), 1918-

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Reuben Andrus Holden (1918-1995) was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated in 1940 from Yale College. After serving as an infantry officer in World War II, he went on to receive his M.A., 1948, and Ph.D., 1951, in Education from Yale University. He held the position of Yale University's secretary from 1953 to 1971. He then served as president of Warren Wilson College from 1971 to 1986. From the description of Reuben A. Holden papers, 1968-1994 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat r...