Founding of Kent State University Authorized in 1910
In May 1910 the Ohio legislature authorized creating two state universities. Gov. Judson Harmon appointed a southern Ohio commission to select sites. W. S. Kent donated 53 acres plus 25 acres from Kent citizens, enabling Kent State University to be established on November 19, 1910.
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Judson Harmon
Ohio
C. L. Martzell
Athens
W. H. Johnson
Glennville
N. G. Castrow
Miamisburg
J. S. Hummell
Wilmington
Ley P. York
W. S. Kent
Kent
Chamber of Commerce
Kent State University
Kent State University origins and leadership dates
The text notes May 19, 1910 as the Columbus legislation authorizing the university that became Kent State, November 19, 1910 as the commission decision to place the college at Kent, and July 19, 1914 as Dr. J. E. Mc Gilvrey’s appointment as first president by the board of trustees.
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Kent State University
Columbus
Kent State
Kent
J. E. McGilvrey
KSU
Miss Thompson Attacks Hoover and Warns Against War
Gus Chigges summarizes Dorothy Thompson's critique of Hoover's radio address urging caution. He notes her alarm at bombings and her call for U S entry to fight Nazis. The letter defends Hoover's "cold facts" on mobilization limits and public sentiment against war.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Germany
America
Hoover
Dorothy Thompson
Miss Thompson
Gus Chigges
President Emeritus Commends Founders Day Observance
Dr. John E. McGilvrey praises Kent State University Founder's Day, established May 19 by the 1914 trustees and marked in memory of the 1910 Ohio Legislature action. He urges students and faculty to uphold traditions and honor the founders' sacrifice and opportunity.
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John E. McGilvrey
Kent State University
Ohio
Kent Stater
Emerson
Kent
University
Thessalonians
Kent State University publication notes details and staff
The Kent Stater at Kent State University in Ohio runs multiple weekly editions and notes publication suspension during vacations. It lists staff including George A. Fleischer as Business Manager Jules Bognar as City Editor Kenneth Cole as Sports Editor and others. It also specifies advertising representation and subscription pricing.
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Kent State University
Kent
Ohio
Kent Stater
George A. Fleischer
Jules Bognar
Lindy Barch
Kenneth Cole
Merry Allen
Jerry Swope
Dr Herman Byrne Aids Kansas State University in Senate
Dr Herman DeWitt Byrne head of the political science department served as state senator and actively backed bills for University improvements. He helped secure 30000 for the Addition and Betterments bill purchasing Summit hill properties, completing the quadrangle, plus financing for Engleman hall Lowry hall expansion a 650000 science building and 85000 WPA work.
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Herman DeWitt Byrne
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Sion
Britain
Chis
P. Bonsall Protas Co
E. Main St
Associated Collegiate Press and
Collegiate Digest
National Advertisi
National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Chicago
Boston
Los Angeles
Francisco
T. U.S
H. D. Byrne
Senate
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