Hobart College - Echo of the Seneca Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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 i. k V I r DR. WALTER H. DURFEE In addition to Phi Beta Kappa, Dr. Durfee is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the Mathematics Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a contributor of publications to the London Mathematical Society. He is actively engaged in the work of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Rochester. Walter H. Durfee was born in Geneva on January 31, 1889, the son of Dr. William Pitt Durfee, the first Dean of Hobart. Thus, for most of his life, Dr. Durfee's home has been in Geneva, and his existence has cen- tered around Hobart College, as has that of his family. His sister. Miss Elizabeth R. Durfee, is registrar. Dr. Durfee and his wife now live on South Main Street, next to the old Durfee House which continues to bear the family name. One son, William H., graduated from Harvard in 1936. All members of the Hobart family regret to learn of Dr. Durfee's coming retirement from active work at Hobart. His plans for the future remain uncertain at this writing. We are sure, however, that Dr. Du'fee's life will continue to be most successful and rewarding. We count ourselves at Hobart fortunate that Walter Durfee has favored us with so much of his energy, time, and patience. Therefore, it is with great humility that we dedicate this book to our Dean and Pro- vost, Walter Hetherington Durfee. I I