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Executive Committee Memoranda , 1943-1963
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: RG3A2_01_1943_1965
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From the Collection:
Dr. Biemesderfer graduated from F. & M. Academy in 1912, from Millersville State Normal School in 1917, and from F. & M. College in 1921. He served as a teacher and principal in schools of several Pennsylvania districts, including Manor-Millersville, before being named president. During his tenure the college struggled through the student shortage of World Ward II, the student surplus of the post-war years, and the declining enrollments and state appropriations in the 1950's. During...
Dates:
1943-1963
Lyte, Eliphalet Oram, 1887-1912
Series
Identifier: RG3 A 1887-1912
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Dr. Lyte entered the normal school in 1866 after serving in the Civil War and teaching for two years. He became a professor of rhetoric and bookkeeping in 1868 and later a professor of pedagogy and grammar before being named principal in 1887. His 44-year association with the school ended with his resignation because of ill health, and he died a few months later. He is credited with the first building boom at Millersville, designing and directing the construction of the Science Building...
Dates:
1887-1912