University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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First gaining recognition at the University by his oratorical ability, Governor Harold Stassen. Red, was prominent in extracur- ricular activities. Though the Governor spent much of his time working to pay his tuition, the Law school faculty still recall his scholas .e success. One of the youngest governors in the coun- try, his accomplishments have made Minne- sota proud to claim him as a Nfavorite son. EDMU DGWILLIAMSCDN an of students ,dmund G. Williamson, better known Dean of Student Affairs, obtained his bacheloris degree in the University of Illinois and later his doctor's degree at Minnesota. In 1932 he started the University Testing Bureau which has had considerable success here and inspired similar organizations on other campuses. He became director of the Bureau and also co-ordinator of personnel iccs for the University. Then in July, l94l, his great '5' 'vas oflicially recognized and he was made Dean cnt Affairs. roughly, delightfully human Dean Wlilliamson , -Tuners at the thought of strenuous exercise. Loves to reminisce about his favorite haunt: Colorado. Students are his hobby and his job. It is this love for and under- standing of students that establishes him as an outstand- ing leader. a uregular guy. Dean E. G. Williamson

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Fred B. Snyder President of the Board of Regents Fred B. Snyder: Grand olrl-young man rf the Universigf Vigorous Fred B. Snyder, President of the Board of Regents, has been a long-time member- Can,t even remember the exact number of years but itis around 25.2 A marked resemblance to George Washington is one of Mr. Snyder's chief sources of pleasure. His grey hair definitely not a sign of old age, he delights in long walks that even a snowstorm can't stop. As busy as a BMOC, Mr. Snyder belongs to more organizations than several. And he takes an active part in the work of each group! Unlike the average man, he vacations in the winter months, first South, then West. But for those too-hot summer days he has a summer cot- tage, Clay Cliffe, at Excelsior. FRED B. SNYDER regents' head Grown up logeflzfr: The ILIlZ'Zf07'Sl.QY and the state February 25, 1851, with the assistance of the Minnesota legislature, the University of Minne- sota struggled into the world. Unheralded and unassuming, the institution was first located near St. Anthony Falls. Even then a board of regents was put in charge of policies. The board had power but money was scarce. So the regents raised 953,000 almost exclusively among them- selves and put up a building on a four-acre tract. 1856, and the board of regents found itself with a building, a 20-acre campus and a debt of more than 870,000 Education was not paying, the early settlers were more interested in the fer- tile land, the valuable timber. But with the admittance of Minnesota into the growing union, Congress granted to the State of Minnesota 72 sections of land for a university. Governor Ramsey suggested selling some of this land to pay the debt and this responsibility was given to capable john S. Pillsbury and twe asso- ciates. They were chosen sole regents. Still standing was the small, one-building pus. The remaining 32,000 acres of granteo . had not yet been utilized. But out of this con.- parative wilderness was fashioned a university worthy of great praise and staunch support: thanks to the foresight of Minnesota men, to their firm belief in manis desire to nourish his mind. Truly a product of its leaders, the University of Minnesota can very well boast of the many men who have contributed to its success. Frm the first president, William W. Folwell, present, Walter C. Coffey, they have bee1 who believed in conservative policy-but n the expense of progress. Now at the wise old age of 91, the University of Minnesota presents a beautiful, still-young appearance, a steady, guiding influence in the state.

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Director can . SKYY Unwet Skdent qqxtwl' e Pie Nt. tb Malcoanassisiant to 30 As the energetic Dean of Women, Anne D. Blitz, finds her time mostly oc- cupied with WSGA and Panhellenic ac- tivities. An interesting, fluent speaker, Dean Blitz is frequently asked to speak at dinners, meetings. Has a knack for say- ing just the right thing at the right moment. 1 . 'Y CCW S109 ai SCS Thom me' of Sum ADMINIST RA' 9 2' i r at 3' Anne D. Blitz Dean oi Women