Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Leaders Dr. Richard Jones, fourth president of MSU, attended school at Harvard and later received his B.A. degree at the University of Tennessee in 1929. He earned his M.A. from Peabody and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Dr. Jones had eight- een years of educational experience before he became president of MSU. He was dean of the school under President Blister, and became president at Mr. Brister ' s death. of m ' Dr. Jennings B. Sanders, fifth president of MSU. was awarded his A.B. degree upon graduation from Franklin College, Franklin. Indiana, and in 1925 sained an A.M. degree from the University of Chi- cago. In 1928 he received his Ph.D. from the same institution. As president of MSU, Dr. Sanders succeeded in setting it rein- stated as a member of the Southern Asso- ciation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Progress ar £ [ V : Mr. Jack Millard Smith, sixth president of MSU. received his B.A. at Memphis State in 1929. and his M.A. from Peabody College in 1930. Mr. Smith was principal of Training School. Dean of MSC. State Commissioner of Education. President of TPI, Director of Instruction of Memphis Public Schools, and is now President Emeritus of Memphis State. Dr. Cecil C. Humphreys, current presi- dent of MSU, earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Tennessee, and received his Doctorate from New York University. Since his graduation from NYU. Dr. Humphreys has spent most of his life at MSU. His only absence from this institution was one year spent teaching at UT Martin Branch, and with the FBI. 17 ■i-i

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Mr. Seymour Allen Mynders, first presi- dent of Memphis State University, was graduated from the University of Tennes- see in 1880. receiving his B.A. degree. He was originator of the General Bill author- izing the establishment (if MSU and was responsible for nominating its first faculty and preparing its initial curriculum. He re- fused many honors in order that he might devote his time and life to the advancement of education in his native state. Dr. Andrew A. Kincannon, third presi- dent of MSU, was one of the early pro- moters for the Department of Education. Before becoming president of the school, he was head of the education department. He received his M.S. degree from the University of Tennessee and later obtained his UL.D. Dr. Kincannon was very active in the development of the educational fa- cilities of the state. Outstanding Mr. John Willard Brister, twice president of MSU, was graduated from Peabody College in Nashville in 1892 with a B.S. degree. In 1911 he was appointed State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and did much to further unify and systematize the work of the Tennessee public school system. He was connected with almost every form of educational activity known in the South. Through 50 Years

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Our Campus Still adding majestic beauty to our campus is the home of the president. Constructed in 1912. it has been the home of every man who has served the institution as president. The face of the cafeteria is not all that has changed with time, as the old picture indicates. It was one of the first buildings on campus to be completely air-conditioned. 18