Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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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

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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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lege of Engineering intensified its course of study, and consequently had a great increase in enroll- ment. The problems arising from this increase were ably handled by Dean Hall and his associates. HAROLD CRUSIUS BIRD, Ph.D., C.E. Professor of Civil Engineering and Chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering. Dr. Bird came to Duke 20 years ago as Professor of Civil Engineering. Previous to 1926 he was as- sociated with a large company and held the position of engineer and purchasing agent. He received his Ph.D. in 1908 and his C.E. in 191 1 at Yale. Dr. Bird is the editor of Engineering Journals and Bulletins and has been a member and officer of state and sectional engineering societies. RALPH SIDNEY WILBUR B.S. in M.E., M.A. Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chairman of Mechanical Engineering Professor Wilbur received his B.S. in M.E. and his M.A. degrees from Tufts College. Before com- ing to Duke University, Professor Wilbur was en- gaged in mechanical engineering with commercial companies and also taught at the University of Iowa, University of Pennsylvania, LaFayette Col- lege, and at the United States Naval Postgraduate School at Annapolis. He has served as chairman of the Raleigh section of the North Carolina District of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. WALTER JAMES SEELEY M.S. Professor and Head of Electrical Engineering Department Prior to 1925 Mr. Seeley was an Ensign in the U. S. Navy, working on the Special Board on Anti- submarine devices. He also taught at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania in the Electrical Engineer- ing department. He then became a professor and head of the Electrical Engineering Department at Duke in 1929. SCHOOL OF NURSING MISS MARGARET PINKERTON B.S. Dean of the School of Nursing Miss Pinkerton graduated from Columbia Uni- versity with a B.S. degree in nursing, and later served in the School of Nursing at the University of West Virginia. Since 1939 the Duke School of Nursing has been under her direction. Miss Pinkerton has done much to help the Nursing School maintain its own Student Government and its own class officers, and to participate in the ac- tivities which Duke offers. WOMAN ' S COLLEGE ALICE MARY BALDWIN A.B. M.A., Ph.D., Dean of Woman ' s College The Woman ' s College, under the direction of Dean Baldwin, has seen many improvements in recent years. New courses are being offered each year, and the continued advancement of education for women is evident. For many years women have been striving for intellectual progress and the recognition of their capability to hold responsible positions in our fast-moving world. In addition to directing the faculty in extending curricular activities and social organizations. Dean Baldwin has been the trusted adviser and counselor of all East Campus co-eds. She represents the 16