Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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WOMAN ' S COLLEGE R. F. Brinkley S ji R. S. Smith Roberta Florence Brinkley, Dean of the Woman ' s College, re- ceived her A.B. from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, her M.A. from Grace Peabody College, and her Ph.D. from Yale. Through her job, she is intimately associated with all of the organizations on campus and is on the Church Board of the Uni- versity. Currently, she is doing research on Seventeenth Cen- tury English Literature, and in her spare time, she enjoys gar- dening. This remarkable lady believes that personal acquaint- ance with the students tends to build up a warmth, friendliness, and willingness to cooperate that can be mutually beneficial. For adequate proof that she practices what she preaches, one needs only to chat with her or see her warm, cheerful smile as she strolls down the campus. Mrs. Ruth Slack Smith attended Agnes Scott College and Colo- rado University, where she received her A.B. and M.A. degrees. She is an honorary member of Sandals, a White Duchy, a member of Phi Kappa Delta, and is on the advisory board of the Y.W.C.A. In her years on East Campus, she has filled just about every position from Freshman Adviser to her present one as Dean of Undergraduate Instruction, and in her spare time she has managed to do quite a bit of work in Durham. Ask her how she likes to relax, and she will say either by traveling, spading her garden, or rummaging in her collection of period costumes. Miss Ellen Harris Huckabee, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Instruction, is an alumna of Duke University, where she received her A.B. and M.A. degrees. She works as adviser to the Freshman Advisory Council and also with Ivy. Not only is she a member of the General Social Committee, but also of the Duke University Church Board. With a variety of interests including golf, horseback riding, and music, she still enjoys settling down with a good book. The Director of the Committee on Admissions, the freshman ' s first friend, Mrs. W. S. Persons graduated from Duke in 1922, with B.A. and M.A. degrees. She did further academic work at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania and returned to Duke in 1930 to take her place as the beaming lady whose signature and personality create a lasting impression with each freshman of the Woman ' s College. Miss Mary Grace Wilson, Dean of Residence, was born in South Carolina, graduated from Winthrop College, and went to Colum- bia for her post graduate work. She is on the Steering Board and the Church Board and is a member of Phi Kappa Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, and White Duchy. Through her, all campus social functions must be arranged. Despite the fact that much of her work in the Woman ' s College is done behind the scenes, she is widely known outside of East Campus. E. H. Huckabee E. A. Persons M. G. Wilson 15

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-v-- ' ( C. B. Markham I 1 ' ' 1 ■ ' A. K. Manchester Charles B. Markham, treasurer of the University, received his A.M. and A.B. degrees at Trinity College and did graduate work at Columbia. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa, he was graduated in the class of 1906. Prior to his promotion to Treasurer in 1941, he was Assistant Professor of Engineering, Pro- fessor of Mathematics and Assistant Treasurer. Now, outside of his many official duties, he is a member of the faculty club and is treas- urer of the athletic council. Most of his spare time is devoted to his two grandsons, who, he says, keep him pretty busy. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and possessor of A.B., M.A., Ph.D. degrees, Alan K. Manchester, former Dean of Freshmen, now holds a new position, that of Dean of Undergraduate Studies. His work includes coordinating the three undergraduate colleges. An additional burden was placed on him this last fall when he became the Executive Secretary of the Presidential Inauguration. At the university a great deal of his time is spent in extra-curricular activi- ties, while his extra time at home is taken up by his large col- lection of classical records and garden full of prize roses. Robert B. Cox, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies, was graduated from the University of Tennessee and then attended Pea- body College, where he received his A.M. degree. His graduate work was completed at Duke and the University of North Carolina. The first part of his career was spent in several Tennessee schools, but he returned to Duke in 1945, and two years later became As- sistant Dean of Undergraduate Men. He is the Secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa, Chairman of the Duke University Church Board, and likes to attend the university dances. James Matthew Slay has held the position of Assistant Dean of Trinity College since 1947. He is an alumnus of Duke, having re- ceived his A.B. and M.A. degrees here. Previous to his graduate work at Harvard, he served as an instructor of Romance Languages at Randolph-Macon Military Academy and served for four years in the United States Marine Corps. On campus he is the adviser not only for the junior class, but also for the Townboys and the Shoe and Slipper Club. He is an active member of the Athletic Council, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi. Assuming the duties of Dean of Freshmen this year was William C. Archie, assistant professor in the department of Romance Lan- guages. Dean Archie is a relative newcomer to the Duke campus, having come here in 1946, after four years in the U. S. Army. A native of North Carolina, he achieved his B.A. and M.A. degrees at Davidson, Wake Forest, and Princeton. He spent several years study- ing abroad in Tours, France. Prior to his coming to Duke he in- structed at Gulfport Military Academy, Oak Ridge Military Acad- emy, and Wake Forest College. Dean Archie is a member of Pi Kappa Phi and Phi Kappa Phi, and is active in community affairs. R. B. Cox W. C. Archie 14

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COLLEGE OF EUGIHEERIITG ' f ' W ' - W. H. Hall H. C. Bird Prove the need, and everything that can be done will be done to take care of it. The administration of Duke ' s Engineering Division proved the need and, just as Dr. R. L. Flowers had pre- dicted, everything was done. The result was a new college of the University, the College of Engineering. Since that time rapid progress has been made, especially since the new West Campus Engineering Building was occupied in the spring of 1948. In- stalled in the building is the latest equipment available for the study of electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering. Plans for the future call for the establishment of a graduate school in engineering, comparable to any in the country. Perhaps more than in any other branch, traditions of the College of Engineering have been firmly moulded. Each year all engineers turn their attention and efforts toward an Engineers ' Show, which displays their ingenuity and workmanship for the pleasure of the public. With the cooperation and encouragement of the faculty, students have developed an esprit de corps which has enabled them to form the Engineers ' Club, professional societies, and honorary organizations worthy of national recognition. They have their own radio club, which broadcasts all over the world. The DukEngi- neer, their technical publication, is another result of their desire to progress. One of the strongest advocates of a separate engineering college was W. H. Hall, present Dean of the College. After attending Trinity College and the U. S. Naval Academy, Dean Hall received his A.B. from Trinity in 1909. His M.A., B.C.E., and M.S.C.E. were earned at Trinity and the Universities of Michigan and Wisconsin respec- tively. With the exception of two years, his career has been one of teaching. Appointed director of the old Division of Engineering in 1937, Dean Hall became head of the College upon its creation. Dean Hall is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Omicron Delta Kappa. He also holds membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Water Works Association, and the North Carolina Society of Engineers. Ably assisting Dean Hall are the three departmental heads: H. C. Bird, Civil Engineering; W. J. Seeley, Electrical Engineering; and R. S. Wilbur, Mechanical Engineering. The student body, faculty, and administration are bound together in a common bond of professional fellowship. With their new build- ing, they are collectively and accurately entitled the College of k. s. wiibur Engineering. W. J. Seeley 16