Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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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

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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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that of an economic adviser and consultant to several governmental agencies in Washington for which he had special assignments in foreign coun- tries including England and Sweden. His next job was that of a consultant to the National Re- sources Committee and the National Defense Commission. He then became connected with the Office of Strategic Services in Washington. Dr. Hoover first came to Duke in 1 925 as assistant instructor of economics and seven years ago was appointed Dean of the Graduate School. SCHOOL OF LAW H. CLAUDE HORACK LL.D., Ph.D. Dean of the School of Law Dean Horack came to Duke University in 1930. He received his Ph.D. and LL.D. at Tulane Uni- versity. In the field of law he has held many posi- tions, including President of the Iowa State Bar Association, and Secretary and President of the Association of American Law Schools. Dean Horack attended The International Congress of Comparative Law at the Hague. SUMMER SCHOOL HOLLAND HOLTON A.B., Ph.D. Director of the Summer Session For the last twenty-five years Dr. Holland Holton has been director of the Duke University Summer School. Since 1921 he has been Chairman of the Department of Education. Aside from these two oflfices, Dr. Holton is also a Professor of the History and Science of Education. He received his A.B. degree at Trinity College in 1907, and his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1927. Before coming to Duke University, Dr. Holton taught in the Durham High School and served as Principal and Superintendent of the Durham Coun- ty schools for several years. He now represents Duke University at the meet- ings of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and is the Editor of the Southern Association Quarterly. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY C. F. KORSTIAN B.S.F., M.F., M.A., Ph.D. Dean of the School of Forestry Dean Korstian came to Duke in 1930 and has served as Dean of the School of Forestry since its establishment in 1938. He received his B.S.F. and his M.F. at the University of Nebraska, and his M.A. at Southeastern Christian College. He later received his Ph.D. at Yale. Dean Korstian has served in the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and has written a series ceilled Authoritative Works in the Field of Silviculture. The emphasis that the war placed upon the importance of the preservation of our natural forests led to the formation of several special commissions. The government requested Dr. Korstian to serve on one of these Commissions. Dr Korstian has also been the director of the program for using the facilities of the famous 5,000 acre Duke forest for research as well as recreation. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DR. WILBUR C. DAVIDSON, A.B., M.D. Dean of the School of Medicine Dr. Davidson became Dean of the School of Medicine in 1927, the year of the school ' s organi- zation. He is a graduate of Princeton Univer- sity, and received his M.D. degree at Johns Hopkins Medical School and served at Johns Hopkins Medical School as Assistant Dean. ENGINEERING COLLEGE WILLIAM HOLLAND HALL A.B., M.A., B.C.E., M.S., C.E Dean of the College of Engineering Before coming to Duke in 191 5, Dean Hall at- tended the United States Naval Academy and re- ceived his A.B. and M.A. degrees from Duke in 1 914. He obtained his B.C.E. degree from the University of Michigan in 191 5, and an M.S. in C.E. from the University of Wisconsin in 1927. In 1 91 5 Dean Hall came to Duke to instruct engineer- ing. In cooperation with the war effort, the Col- 15