University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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ALUMNI tihower Inspects Mass. Slalc C ollcgc War Plans During His Visit to Amliersl Tliis Past Su Another committee of the Associate Ahmiiii has arranged for the construction of four fine dormitories on campus. Lewis Hall and Butterfield House were earlier built through work of this committee; and during the past college year Greenough and Chadbourne Halls — named for two former presidents of the College — have been built by the alumni committee. Students have already moved into Chadbourne Hall, and Greenough Hall will be ready for occupancy by summer. The work of the Associate Alumni is managed by officers and directors elected annually by the alumni body. Ralph S. Stedman ' 20 of Springfield, is President; Dennis M. Crowley ' 29 of West Roxbury, is Vice-President, Clark L. Thayer ' 13 is Treasurer, and M. O. Lanphear ' 18 is Secretary. Chairman of the building committee is Alden C. Brett ' 12, former president of the Association and a Trustee of the College. Alumni Building Corporation Members and President Baker Look Over Plans for the New Dormitories on the Site

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THE ASSOCIATE GEORGE RED EMERY Executive Seiretarv Fholo bij Merrill Ilohari ' 37 The Associate Alumni of Massachusetts State College was organized more than 70 years ago with its purpose then, as now, the promotion of the welfare and best interests of Massachusetts State College. Through active cooperation of the entire alumni body the Association has been able to accomplish a gr eat deal in behalf of Massachusetts State — Ahmini Field, the Physical Education Building, Memorial Hall were all made possible through alumni initiative and interest. Now, the Associate Alumni has set up a committee through which funds will be raised for a War Memorial — a tribute to the men of the College who gave their lives in World War II. MEMBERS OF STUDENT WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE P.arker. Denis. Bush liemalli. Speer. Lowell. r.irsons

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THE COLLEGE WAR MEMORIAL Sketch of Proposed War Me I by Professor James Robertson, Jr The projected War Memorial at the College is designed to be an extension of the fa cili- ties of the present Memorial Building which was erected through the generovis contributions of Alumni following World War I. This building stands as a living tribute to the memory of those men who gave their lives in that war. In making a contribution toward the fund for the Memorial which will honor the men of the College who died in both wars, Francis Slattery ' 41, who served during World War II with the U. S. Navy, wrote: — I am very happy to do my bit toward building the War Memorial. I believe all of us who were fortunate enough to survive the bloody mess have an obligation to those who did not — an obligation to keep constantly before our eyes, and the eyes of all, the reminder that this country, its institutions and way of life are a heritage passed on to future generations only because men such as those whose memories w e honor were willing to give their ' last full measure of devotion ' . The halls of the new Memorial should provide the College with much needed facilities for student social functions; but it is the Memorial Room in the tower which should provide the fitting reminder to Statesmen that the heritage we assume so freely is ours to hold in trust and guard and cherish if we would keep faith with the men of State who have gone before. 26