University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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„ . unrzr- L-2 Uolo | . AS? tUS . V o w I IT SKKMS strangely fitting that the lanchnark of the (Jhippewa-Sioux- Viiiiiel ago treaty line should today he the site of one of Wisconsin’s nine teachers colleges. What a strange manifestation of destiny it is that a spot of such historical importance should become an area of new history in the making — that the land that once marked a famous peace treaty should support today an institution of training for teachers teachers, who by moulding the minds of youth, lav the groundwork for future peace! Three

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T II E TilE PLACE where we now gather to study and leam and live could undoiiht-edly spin fabulous tales of the not-too-distant past when it was marked with tall pines instead of buildings, and beaten footpaths instead of paved streets. Yes. this exact location on which Eau Claire State Teachers College now stands was once the dividing line between three Indian nations, the Chipjiewa, Sioux, and Winnebago. These nations had long been at war with one another, but finally these battles became so many and so costly that the United States Government decreed that a peace shotild he made and the long-fought-after territory he divided among these three Indian nations. Representatives of the Sioux, Chippewa, and Winnebago met at Prairie du Chien in 1825 and reached an agreement which established what is now Little Niagara as the dividing line between the three nations. In the years that followed, this spot, its high rocky bluff a distinctive landmark visible for some distance, came to he a popular stop-over point for the traders and trappers who freighted their goods by canoe up and down the river. Even today this historic landmark remains beautiful although the terrace has been thinned of its majestic pines and the course of the creek altered slightly to make room for the campus. Yet it is interesting to remember that not long ago another people with another culture occupied the same lands, watched the same river, and walked the same grounds as do we students here today.

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DEDICATION THIS YEAR Eau Claire State marks tin retirement of Arthur J. Fox who has been an integral part of the college and its campus since the school was established in 191 ft. Arthur Fox has devoted the major portion of his life to this school. No student has attended Eau Claire State without having felt the unique personality of this well-known educator. In his capacity first as an instructor in industrial arts and engineering drafting and later as registrar and dean of instruction, Arthur Fox always has had the best interests of the school at heart. The students, faculty and alumni of Eau Claire State unite in extending the wish that Mr. Fox may enjoy many years of his well-earned retirement with Mrs. Fox in their beloved and beautiful Flambeau retreat ARTHUR J. FOX was l oni in Vernon County, Wis., Feb. 6, 1878. He attended Rural School and Village Grade School. Graduated from I HIIsIkmo, Wis. High School as valedictorian, June, 1896. Taught in Rural Schools of Vernon County 1897-1899. Graduated from Elementary Teachers Course. Stevens Point Normal School. June 1900. Taught Seventh and Eighth Crudes, Hillsboro, Wis., 1900-1901. Ward School Principal, Centrulia, Wis.. 1901-1902. Completed course at Sheboygan Business College, August. 1902; Business, 1902-1901. Married Elide Marceau, Grand Rapids. Wis., 1904. Supervising Principal, Bamum, Minn., 190-1-1908. Supervising Principal. Frankfort, S. 1)., 1908-1908. Superintendent of School . Willow Lakes. S. D., 1908-1912. Student, Stout Institute. 1912-1913, graduated June, 1913. Instructor, Industrial Arts, Madison Central High School, 1913-1918. University of Chicago summer session student. 1911. 1912, 1919, 1924. B. Ph. degree, Chicago U., 1924 (with honors for work in Education). Student summer session U. of Wis., 1915. Instructor in Industrial Arts and Engineering Drafting. Eau Claire State Normal School. 1918-1921. Supervisor Math, and Civics teaching 7th, 8th, 9th grades, Eau Claire State Normal, 1921-1925; Registrar, 1921-1925. Instructor in Education and Registrar. Eau Claire State Teachers College 1925-1929. Instructor in Education. 1930-1940. Registrar and Dean of Instruction, 1941-1948. For thirteen years, faculty representative Teachers College Athletic Conference, Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference for ten years. Managed High School District basketball tournaments ten years. Secretary-Treasurer Wisconsin Association of Teachers Colleges for four years. Summer Session graduate student, Stanford University, 1928, 1929, 1933; M. A. degree-. 1933. Honor student in Education at Stanford U.; elected to Phi Delta Kappa, 1933. Member of Kappa Delta Pi at Eau Claire State Teachers College. Four