San Francisco State University - Franciscan Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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THAT UNION IDEA Early in the Spring of 1936 the first tenuous framework of an ambitious student body dream was founded and the plans laid for carrying it to realizaf tion. Dr. Lawrence L. Kinnaird, a member of the social science department and a strong ally of any student effort at expression gathered several stu' dent leaders together for a conference. Gut of this momentous meeting came concrete plans for a Stuf dent Union campaign to be carried on by editors of the Golden Gater. In the campaign that followed, all ramihcations connected with such a union were brought out. The central idea was to provide a headquarters, either on or off the campus, where all students of both sexes might meet socially for informal relaxaf tion and conversation. It was planned also to use the Union House as a convening point for the colf lege clubs and organizations. After the news was broken to the student body at large, the idea caught on with considerable force. ln a very short time all leaders of the undergraduate men and women, as well as outstanding personalities of the faculty, were behind the move. All seemed clear for an early realization of the goal of a Student Union House. Qpposition, unplanned and unexpected came in the form of financial difficulty. There was a per' sistent demand from the athletic department for a larger allowance from the student budget so the athletes of the school might be better equipped and provided for during the football, basketball, and baseball seasons. Roberts Field had just been leased and there was strong insistence that this project be stimulated by a large loan from the student body funds to complete certain details of construction on the lighting equipment and seating arrangements. The Golden Gater intensified its drive for the establishment of a Student Union. Editors of the paper talked with officials of the student body and the faculty. Eventually the time came around to consider the budget for the coming fiscal year. After much discussion it was decided to allow for the union and set aside 75 cents each semester to build up a fund for the eventual purchase of a building to house the quarters planned for in the original camf paign. It was decided to allow funds to accrue over a period of several years, and when a substantial fund had been accumulated, purchase a building or build a house to specifications on an acquired plot of ground. lt was not until the Publications Dinner at the close of the semester that the name Kinnaird Union was attached to the idea in tribute to Dr. Lawrence Kinnaird whose conception it was. fWilliam I. Smithj DR. LAWRENCE KINNAIRD who originated the Student Union plan. Now teaching at Cal. Aggies. THE1937 FRANCISCAN fPage 'Twentyfninej

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I CAMPUS GROWTH AERIAL VIEW OF COLLEGE Anderson Hall fSciencej in foreground. Women's Gym centrally and College Hall KAclminist'rationj and Frederic Burk f'1 raining School! in background. Starting in a small building on Powell and Clay streets, and expanding into two square blocks of ground, the story of the growth of San Francisco State College is one reflecting the spirit of progress and growth that has characterized the institution since its inception. Originally, the campus of the Normal School, forerunner of the present institution, was located on Powell and Clay streets in a small church. This campus flourished with an average yearly attend' ance of about two hundred girls. Came the disastrous 1906 earthquake, and with it destruction of the church that housed the Normal School. In one of the more outlying districts of the now great metropolitan city, was found a new location. The site of the present campus was purchased in 1908. Gradually, through the generosity of the State Legislature, the campus was enlarged and expanded. First came Anderson Hall in the early 192O's. Then came the day when the church was torn down to be replaced by a library building, and at the same time, a gymnasium was placed near the center of the campus. At this time, the Legislature decided to change the Normal Schools into State Teachers' Colleges. Consequently thelFrederic Burk Training School was built, and the old training school was changed to an administration building, our College Hall. Years went by with little change to the campus until 1934. At this time, shortage of classroom space became acute. Legislators voted to build tem' porary buildings on the campus to serve as class' rooms until such time as the state could finance additional buildings. These shacks are known as Annexes A and B. Once again, the Legislature acted and changed to State Colleges. As this change took place, an addition was made to the science building, a two' story annex to Anderson Hall. So the campus stands today, dependent on the State Legislature once again to gain new accom' modations for its everfincreasing student body. It stands as a symbol of progress-a small church to a metropolitan college. fCliif Worth.j SAN FRANCISCO STATE COLLEGE fPage Twentyfeightl

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I VETERAN FACULTY Oldest in point of service, yet young in ideas is Effie McFadden, on State's faculty over three dec' ades. A strong believer in the younger generation, though they don't study as much as we did, Miss McFadden's pet peeve is to have to lecture to a flock of gum chewers. This year marks the thirtieth year of service on State's faculty for Dean Mary A. Ward. Her chief interest in life is people, young or old -that's why she is eternally talking, listening, or aiding someone. From the third grade on, she wanted to be a teacher, aimed for this faculty and made good. She emphasizes that the younger generation 'Lknow where they are going, and are more tolerant. Focal point of the college is the Registrar's office, directed by that atom of energy, Florence Vance. She's been at State since 1910, graduating when State was Normal! Wanted to be a teacher, but landed an administrative job. To take her mind off those adjustment problems, she reads in bed, her only bad habit. One year after Miss Vance, Alexander Boulf ware was invited to join the faculty. State then received a man of many interests-a few being mathematics, languages, people, horticulture, fish' ing, and gardening. He raises prizefwinning flowers in his gardens, and practices plant propagation at every opportunity. Not to make this a fish story, but his favorite food is from the sea, while his pet peeves are crooners and blues singers fcheck?j . Come home and get to work. With this invitaf tion UD, Clara Crumpton started at State twenty' two years ago. She also is interested in gardening, but her first hobby is directing student teachers along the right path. Fine sense of proportion, as witness this Crumpton quote in class: Let someone else gush . . With only thirteen years at State, Dean Valenf tine is the youngest of our veterans in service. He was appointed from Fresno State. Another sense of humor and understanding personality-his faf vorite outdoor sport is Commuting and favorite indoor sport, Getting ready to commute! P. F. hates redfbaiting, likes detective stories and travel and is always affected by spring fever. fWritten by Kathleen Buckleyj l. Effie McFadden, 2. Florence Vance, 3. Alexander Boulf ware, 4. Mary 'Ward and Dexter fState School Superin- terLdentlQg 5. P. F. Valentine, 6. Clara Crumpton. SAN FRANCISCO STATE COLLEGE I fPage Thirtyl