Ferris State University - Ferriscope Yearbook (Big Rapids, MI)

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Jon P, Adams is a graduate of the Oshkosch State Teachers College where he earned the B.A. degree, and Bradley Univer- sity where he received his M.S. degree. He also was affliated with the Gentral Motors Institute, Northwestern University, Southern Illinois University, and the University of Michigan. | Dean Adams came here to Ferris from Southern Illinois University in September of 1954, and has beenthe Dean of our ‘Trades and Industrial Division since that time. He is married and has one child of whom he is very proud. One of his favorite pastimes is relaxing by creating something in wood. Jon P. Adams is our Dean of our Trade and Industrial Division of whom we are very proud. “) 7 © a, 7 ’ ee wommnlogy - 3 Se ne ae r

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Trade and Industry It was not until 1894, that the historical beginnings of the present Trade and Industrial Division were recorded in a Ferris Catalogue. In that year the Telegraphy Department was founded. With this historical beginning, the trade emphasis was continued through the years with the growth and development of this department. In the 1920’s the Telegraphy program was discontinued. It was not until 1946, at the end of World War II, that Ferris Institute, true to its mandate, again launched a broad program in Trade and Industrial education. Since 1946, the Trade Programs have flourished and presently total twelve separate cur- riculum offerings. William Anderson — Refrigeration Ken Ross — Printing 28

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WE'RE GROWING IN -INTERESTS