Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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the trustees of the Duke Endowment, established by the indenture of James B. Duke in 1924. It may, at any time, withhold the income allotted to the University if it is not operated in a manner up- holding the standards originally proposed. The objects of the Endowment may be classified as religion, hospitalization, and education, with pro- visions for orphans. The governing power of every university is the administration, which acts as a backbone to the university in order that it will be run smoothly and adequately. Perhaps it is not always evident that Duke is controlled by this capable group of admin- istrators; at times the students themselves seem to be the sole controllers of all school programs. The students, however, are guided by the wisdom and skill of our administrative leaders, and it is to them that Duke owes its reputation of the University with a Purpose. DR. WILLIAM HANE WANNAMAKER A.B., M.A., Litt.D. Vice President and Dean of the University The rapid development and expansion of the Division of Education of the Administration of Duke University has been under the capable guid- ance and supervision of Dr. W. H. Wannamaker as Vice President of the University in the Educa- tional Division. Dr. Wannamaker, with the as- sistance of several other deans, the Council of Ad- missions, and the faculty, directs the program for Duke University. In addition to his regular duties as Vice President and Dean of the University, he has had added re- sponsibilities during the past four years in connec- tion with arrangements pertaining to the Navy pro- gram on the campus, which required conferences from time to time with the Naval officials. He is also a member of Publication ' s Council and Chair- man of the Editorial Board of the South Atlantic Quarterly. He first came to Duke in 1900 as a graduate student and assistant in English. He received his A.B. degree from WofTord College and attended sev- eral German Universities. Before coming to Duke in 1904 as professor of German, he received M.A. degrees from both Harvard University and Trinity College. CHARLES EDWARD JORDAN, A.B. Secretary of the University Mr. Jordan, a Duke Alumnus from Trinity College, first served the University as the assistant secretary. In 1941 he was elected secretary and has served in this capacity since that time. How- ever, he has added to his responsibilities by be- coming a member of the Publications Council and is also connected with the administration of the Student Loan and Scholarship Funds. To com- plete his many services to the University he serves on the committee of religious activities. CHARLES BLACKWELL MARKHAM A.B., M.A. Treasurer of the University Having served a number of years as assistant treasurer to the university, Mr. Markham was elected treasurer in 1941. Before he took over the job of seeing that the financial status was run- ning smoothly, he was a professor of mathematics here at Duke. A Duke man from way back, Mr. Markham re- ceived both his A.B. and M.A. degrees here. For some time he has been a member of the Publication Council and has in the last few years increased his duties to include the handling of the financial matters of the Navy program at Duke. CHARLES AUBREY DUKES, A.B. Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs Mr. Dukes was appointed Director in September 1 944, by action of the Board of Trustees. He re- placed Mr. Henry R. Dwire, Vice President and former Director of this office. After graduating from Duke University in 1929, Mr. Dukes held the position of Assistant Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs until the death of Mr. Dwire, his predecessor, in 1944. HERBERT JAMES HERRING A.B., M.A. Dean of Trinity College Duke can well be proud of another of its alumnus, Mr, Herring. He has been connected 13

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THE UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP OF THE ADMINISTRATION ENDOWS CULTURE AND ATMOSPHERE TO THE UNIVERSITY ROBERT LEE FLOWERS, M.A., LL.D. President of the University VERLOOKING the campus from his I office window, President Flowers re- marked to a student one day that he had been at Duke University so long that he would be unhappy anywhere else. It is with this spirit of devotion that Dr. Flowers has served the University for fifty-five years, and it is with a lively sense of humor and a brilliant mind that he has upheld the school ' s ideals of religion and education. Dr. Flowers, president of Duke University since 1940, has a long record of competent service be- hind him. After his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1891, Dr. Flowers re- turned to his native state to begin his long career as an instructor in mathematics, and the follow- ing year he was selected to be the head of the de- partment. In 1910 he was elected secretary of Trinity College, and upon the establishment of Duke University in 1924 he was elected secre- tary-treasurer and later vice president. Upon the death of Dr. William Preston Few in 1940, Dr. Flowers was elected president of the University. It was at this time that Dr. Flowers revealed the message to the students that their influence not only determines largely how others away from the campus will evaluate the Institution but it also molds the aims of those who will guide it in the future. The students are the sole reason for its existence. This message has been the keynote to the overwhelming success of Dr. Flowers as presi- dent of Duke University. Dr. Flowers is a member of Alpha Tau Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Phi Beta Kappa fra- ternities. In 1 900 the honorary degree of Master of Arts was presented to him by Trinity College; in 1927 he received a degree of Doctor of Laws from Davidson College and in 1942 from the University of North Carolina. In addition to his contribu- tions to the school, he has been active in civic affairs and social service. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Bozu-d of Trustees is composed of thirty-six members, who meet semi-annually to receive re- ports from its committees and to approve the issu- ance of diplomas from the University as recom- mended by the faculty. Its powers also include the appointment of the University president, the forming of rules and regulations for the governing of the institution, and the management of the prop- erty and funds of the University. The Executive Committee, which is composed of fifteen trustees, meets once a month to review the annual budget with the assistance and advice of 12

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with the University since 1922 when he received his A.B. degree from Trinity College. Seven years later he received his M.A. degree from Columbia University. Prior to coming to Duke, Herring taught English in the R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Scilem, N. C, then came to Duke in 1 924 as Assistant Dean. In this capacity he proved himself very valuable both as class adviser and as assistant professor. Three years ago this same capability promoted him from Dean of Men of Trinity College to Dean of the College, and in this capacity he has had gen- eral direction of the academic side of the V-12 pro- gram. Through his efforts, students enrolled in this program were able to obtain degree credits, and much is due him for the enrichment and proper selection of electives. Aside from these activities, Dean Herring finds time to serve on the Administra- tive committee of religious activities. ALAN KREBS MANCHESTER A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Dean of Freshmen, Trinity College Dean Manchester received his A.B. degree from Vanderbilt, his M.A. from Columbia, and his Ph.D. from Duke. In addition to being Dean of Freshmen Men, he has worked for the past few years as adviser in all capacities for V-12 students and civilians. He spent five years in Brazil doing research work and is well equipped for his posidon of Managing Editor of the Hispanic American His- torical Review. In 1943 he was appointed Uni- versity Marshal, succeeding the late Dr. Frank G. Brown who had held the office for many years. With an increasingly larger number of Freshmen men. Dean Manchester ' s responsibilities have in- creased proportionately. Veterans, students, and members of the Navy program alike are under the able leadership of Dr. Manchester. The end of the war has caused the Dean ' s office to become a far busier place, and the great increase in en- rollment has given rise to many extra responsi- bilities for the dean. DIVINITY SCHOOL HARVIE BRANSCOMB A.B., M.A., Ph.D., D.Litt. Acting Dean of the Divinity School Mr. Branscomb was appointed Acting Dean of the Divinity School in August 1944, upon the resignation of Dean Paul Neff Gasber. Dean Branscomb has been a member of the faculty at Duke University since 1925. Prior to 1944 he was Professor of the New Testament in the Divinity School and Chairman of the Division of Ancient Languages in the Graduate School. He received his A.B. degree from Birmingham Southern College, his A.B. and M.A. from Oxford University, his Ph.D. from Columbia University, and Litt.D. from Birmingham Southern College. The new Dean of the Divinity School has written several books, a few of which serve as texts for the Divinity School. From 1934-1941 Dean Bran- scomb W31S Director of the Duke University Libra- ries. He is also the editor of the The American Oxonian, a magazine for all Rhodes scholars. Dean Branscomb is a member of the Advisory Board of the American Council of Learned So- cieties. GRADUATE SCHOOL CALVIN B. HOOVER A.B., Ph.D., Litt.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Before returning to Duke in February 1944, to head the Graduate School, Dr. Hoover served the war effort in various capacities. His first job was 14