University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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THERON CLARK Registrar Theron Clark, Registrar of the University, executor, and manager of records and require- ments of students, since his advent into this office, has simplified the enrollment and reg- istration and has shown his capability and in- evitable success in his department. Mr. Clark is a member of; Council of Graduate Study and Research, Scholarship Committee and Curri- culum Committee. X C U T I V E S FRANCIS M. BACON Counselor of Men The men of the University of Southern Cali- fornia are indeed fortunate in having as their advisor and confidant such a man as Doctor Francis M. Bacon. The earnest friend of every student, sincere in both approach and tech- nique, Doctor Bacon is socially as well as ad- ministratively gifted. Through his steadying influence in both time and effort, it is small wonder that the University has progressed. Fraternities, Lancers and campus groups espe- cially owe much to the Counselor of Men. 21

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HARRY SILKE Director of Foundations Harry Silke has been closely identified with the University as a student, alumnus, and staff member sinc e 1919. He served as President of the A.S.U.S.C. in 1923-1924. Mr. Silke was assistant comptroller from 1930-1936. In April of 1 936, he was named Director of Foun- dations, in which capacity he assists the Pres- ident in promotional activities relating to Uni- versity Endowment. U N I V R S I T Y MARY SINCLAIR CRAWFORD Dean of Women Because of the kindly and generous serv- ices of the Dean of Women, the social pro- gram of the University has advanced with marked success. Careful guardian of the so- cial graces. Dean Crawford meets and over- comes the various problems of her office with the stability of a business executive. Friend of all, her cooperation and wholehearted sup- port is sought by, and given to, all University projects. 20

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HENRY W. BRUCE COMPTROLLER Ably managing the duties of both the Vice- president and Comptroller, Dr. Henry Bruce has established a notable record managing and supervising the University educational and scholastic program. Dr. Bruce, as Comptrol- ler, supervises all financial matters pertaining to the University. He has complete charge of all registration funds, pays all University em- ployees, approves requisitions. Dr. Bruce has been with the University for 15 years, acting as Graduate Manager from 1919 to 1923. He became General Manager and later assumed the office of Assistant Comptroller. In 1929 he earned the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence, then was appointed head of the Comptroller ' s office. Since the re- cent demise of our beloved Dr. Touton, Dr. Bruce has held both the offices of Vice-Presi- dent and Comptroller, proving eminently capa- ble of discharging the duties of two important administrative offices. He has held further honors as a member of the Los Angeles Park Commission and is assistant secretary of the Board of Trustees. 22