University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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HARWELL HAMILTON HARRIS Director, School of Architecture With a long list of accomplishments Dr. Harris came to the University in 1951. In 1939 he was given recognition in Encyclopaedia Brit- tanica. In 1941 a house he designed was illus- trated in Life magazine. In fact, his works have been widely published not only in Ameri- can periodicals, but also in Swiss, Argentine, German, Swedish, and Japanese publictaions. A. P. BROGAN Dean, Graduate School From an instructor in philosophy to Dean of the Graduate School and president of the Con- ference of Deans of Southern Graduate Schools that ' s Dean Brogan. Little wonder his wife claims his hobby is the University. Dean Bro- gan has been listed in Who ' s Who in America since 1938. WILLIS RAYMOND WOOLRICH Dean, College of Engineering Dean Woolrich has not confined his many talents to The University of Texas. In 1948 he served as the chief scientific officer of the Scientific Section of the US Embassy in Eng- land. As president of the American Society of Engineering Education, he represented that or- ganization at an international meeting on engi- neering education in Jauary, 1953. LAURENCE D. HASKEW Dean, College of Education Tall and lanky, but not from Texas, Dean Haskew is known as a journalist, as well as a teacher. And as a teacher, he is a familiar sight not only in Sutton Hall, but also in the Uni- versity Methodist Church. The Dean is a mem- ber of Phi Beta Kappa. LEWIS LINDAHL Bursar Mr. Lindahl definitely knows the ropes in the Auditor ' s Office. When he came to the University in 1929, he served as assistant book- keeper. Between that time and February, 1948, when he became Bursar, he was bookkeeper, cashier, and supervisor. CHARLES W. ROBERTS, JR. Director, Student Employment Bureau; Co-ordinator of Religious Activities Before taking over his present duties, friendly Mr. Roberts served as Veteran ' s Advisor in addition to his work as Religious Co-ordinator. On the side Mr. Roberts enjoys antique col- lecting. PAGE 18

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PAUL J. THOMPSON Director, School of Journalism Mr. Thompson, called the Mr. Chips of Texas journalists has, after many years of tireless effort, succeeded in getting a new building for his students. Now that that project is finished he is free to continue his work as friend and coun- selor to aspiring journalists. C. P. BONER Dean, College of Arts and Sciences It ' s a good trick (if you can do it) to work with guided missiles at the Defense Research Laboratory and be Dean of the largest college on the campus. And Dr. Boner does it. In his spare time, he enjoys experimenting with the arts especially organs. HENRY M. BURLAGE Dean, College of Pharmacy Dr. Burlage left the University of North Caro- lina in 1947 to become dean of the UT College of Pharmacy. When not busy with Rho Chi, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Alpha Chi, and Kappa Psi, you might find him caring for his prize winning show dogs that ' s his hobby. ALEXANDER MOFFITT University Librarian Mr. Moffitt is one of the unsung heroes of the campus. He ' s the man who keeps over 900,000 University library books in circulation. As head of the University depository, he directs the best library in the Southwest. L. L. CLICK Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences By his own admission, Dean Click is a book- worm. In fact, he calls that his hobby. As a professor of English, he is a recognized author- ity on literature. PACK 17

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PAUL L. WHITE Director, University Student Health Center When it was decided that the University Health Service should include a psychiatric unit, Dr. White was selected to head it. Now, as Director of the Health Center, he continues his interest in mental hygiene by giving frequent lectures on and off the campus. E. WILLIAM DOTY Dean, College of Fine Arts When Dr. Doty arrived at the University in 1938, he was the youngest dean on the campus. He was a student at the University of Leipzig and has been known to conduct operas upon a day ' s notice. Extra-curricularly speaking, the dean is best known in Austin for his organ recitals. PAGE KEETON Dean, School of Law An adamant bridge fan, Dean Keeton considers it the most fascinating game he knows. Garden- ing runs a close second for his interests outside law. Besides teaching, the dean writes exten- sively in Texas, Oklahoma, and Minnesota Law Reviews. WILLIAM R. SPRIEGEL Dean, College of Business Administration Dean Spriegel ' s books on industrial and person- nel management arc widely used in the nation ' s colleges and universities. He joined the staff here in 1948 after directing the management department at Northwestern University. He is listed in Who ' s Who in America. R. R. DOUGLASS Director, Graduate School of Library Science Dr. Douglass is proof positive that librarians should not necessarily be associated with book- worms. The jovial dean became director of the University ' s library school when it was or- ganized in 1948. He has had previous experi- ence as teacher and librarian in Texas, Kansas, and Georgia. JAMES R. D. EDDY Dean, Division of Extension Nationally recognized as an authority on voca- tional education. Dean Eddy has a varied back- ground of experience as a teacher and research specialist. He became Dean in 1951, and is president of the National Association of Indus- trial Teacher Educators. PACE 19