Michigan Technological University - Keweenawan Yearbook (Houghton, MI)

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Professor and Head of the Department of Geology, Dr. A. K. Snelgrove resigned from the Princeton University faculty staff in T940 to accept the position at Michigan College of Mining and Technology. Dr. Snelgrove is a graduate of McGill University, receiving his B. S. and M. S. degrees from that institution, and obtaining his Ph. D. from Princeton University. Dr. Snelgrove was employed as a geologist by several organiza- tions, for the Pure Oil Company of Wyoming, made a geological survey of Canada, led the Princeton Geological Expedition to New- foundland, and was official geologist to the government, in charge of a group of Tech students working on a geological survey in New- foundland. N Among the numerous professional organizations in which Dr. Snelgrove holds membership is the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He is also a member of Theta Tau and Phi Upsilon fra- ternities. Dr, Snelgrove is listed in American Men oi Science , Who's Who in Engineering , Who's Who in Canada , Who's Who in New- foundland , and Who's Who in American Education . ALFRED K. SNELGROVE, Geological Engineering Professor Swenson, whose home town is Wilmar, Minnesota, graduated from the University of Minnesota in I9i7, then returning for his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering which he received in I92l. After having received his Master's degree, Professor Swenson was employed as a telephone engineer by the Western Electric Corp. This lasted for only a short time, as he returned to his Alma Mater to be an instructor and Assistant Professor in the Electrical Dept. He kept that position until I928 when the Michigan Tech Electrical En- gineering Department was organized under his direction and guidance. This marks over twenty years in his capacity as Head of the Depart- ment in addition to being a counselor for this period. Professor Swenson is associated with many organizations. Among these, he is Chairman of the Great Lakes District Student Branch Com- mittee of A. I. E. E. and also chairman of the Electrical Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. The A. I. E. E. has given him the title of Fellow, and he belongs to Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu, both of which are honorary fraternities. Among the professional fraternities, he belongs to Kappa GEORGE W. SWENSON, Electrical Engineering Col. Troland, Professor of Military Science and Tactics at the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, has had broad and diversified experiences in training, teaching, and combat during his Army career. Upon graduation from West Point in l9l7, Col. Troland went to France and served with an engineer's combat battallion, remaining overseas to serve as a member in the headquarters of the Army of Occupation. During World War II Col. Troland saw active duty in the South Pacific Theater of Operations. At the close of the war he was trans- Ierred to the Mediterranean Area to act as Theater Engineer. Between World Wars he attended Engineer's School at Fort Bel- voir, then went to M. I. T. Upon completion of advanced studies he became an engineer on duty with various units along the Atlantic Coast, and also with the River and Harbor Commission. I8 Eta Kappa and the Service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. On top of this formidable array of honors, he is also an author of an Electrical Engineering Text and various professional papers. COLONEL GIRARD B. TROLAND

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Professor Riddell is Head of the Department of Mining Engineering. He attended the illinois institute of Technology for six years. The degrees of B. S. and E.M. were procured at the Michigan College of Mining and Technology. While most of Professor Riddell's industrial experience has been confined to the iron ore regions of Lake Superior, he has done work in sixteen states and in Canada and Russia, the latter for two years. He is included in a number of professional organizations, the outstanding membership is in the Saunders Gold Medal Award Com- mittee, as the result of an exceptional accomplishment in mining work. J. MURRAY RIDDELL, Mining Engineering Professor T. C. Sermon, successor to Dr. J. H. Service, heads the Department of Physics. Professor Sermon attended Central Michigan College of Education, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, receiving the A. B. degree from that institution. He acquired his B. S. and M. S. degrees at Michigan Tech. He has carried on extensive research work in the field of geo- physics, and is also the author of numerous articles which have been published in technical iournals. He holds membership in engineering and physics societies and iS a member of Sigma Rho Fraternity. His social memberships include the Masonic Order. T. C. SERMON, Physics THOMAS N. SMITH, Engineering Administration Professor Thomas N. Smith became head of the Department of Engineering Administration in 1951. He received the B. S. degree from Juniata College, and the Master of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Professor Smith has owned and operated retail establishments. His educational experience includes several years of teaching at Michigan Tech before becoming department head, and several years of secondary school instructing. He was a Red Cross regional director in charge of operations in North Italy and Corsica during World War Il, and from 1949 to 1951 was state supervisor of business education for the West Virginia state board of vocational education. 17

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ELLA LUCILLE WOOD, History and Geography Professor A. P. Young was appointed Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, succeeding Dr. R. R. Seeber, who retired on July 1, 1948 after heading the department since 1926. Professor Young is a graduate of Purdue University and holds the B.S. and M.E. degrees from that institution. Prior to his ioining the Michigan College of Mining and Technology Faculty Staff in 1930 he was employed for six years as manager of the Nodiad Industrial Institute of Nodiad, India. Professor Young holds membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Welding Society and the Society for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His social clubs include the American Legion, Tau Beta Pi fraternity, and Scabbard and Blade. He is also theauthor of numerous engineering research reports and articles. .., MADELEINE GIBSON 19 Since 1939, Dr. Ella Wood has been Professor and Head of the Department of History and Geography. Dr. Wood is a graduate of Milwaukee-Downer College, receiving her B.A. degree from that institution. She obtained her M.A. and Ph.. D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Wood is widely recognized in the Upper Peninsula as an authoritative speaker on foreign affairs. Dr. Wood is a member of many professional organizations. She is also a member of Sigma Xi, Sigma Delta Epsilon, Theta Chi Ep- silon, and Phi Beta Kappa. ALMON P. YOUNG, Mechanical Engineering Miss Madeleine Gibson, librarian of the college, ioined the staff in 1929. A graduate of Wellesly College, she has also done additional work at the Sorbonne and the Wisconsin Library School. Miss Gibson maintains membership in the American Library Associ- ation, the ASEE, and the Michigan Library Association. She has served as chairman of the membership committee of the engineering schools library committee of the ASEE, and chairman of the engineering schools library section of the American Library Association.