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08. Landis Tanger, President

 Digital Record
Identifier: Landis Tanger Photograph

Dates

  • Digitized: 1929-1943

Summary Note

Dr. Tanger served a school principal and superintendent in districts throughout Pennsylvania after his graduation from Millersville in 1898 and before his appointment as president of the state college in 1929. He presided over heroic attempts to save this and other schools from being closed during the Great Depression and the early years of World War II. He retired in 1943 but continued to be active in the community.

Rights Statement Note

This image may be used only for non-commercial educational purposes. Commercial publication requires permission and is subject to a fee. Contact Millersville University Archives, Millersville University, Millersville, PA 17551 (717) 872-3624 or special.collections@millersville.edu

Repository Details

Part of the Millersville University Archives Repository

Contact:
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McNairy Library, PO BOX 1002
Millersville University
Millersville 17551-302 US
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