University of the South - Cap and Gown Yearbook (Sewanee, TN)

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AP AND GOWN Dr. B. F. Finney V ice-Chancellor Dr. B. F. Finney has been Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South since the year 1921. He acceded to the office during a period of prosperity, but it was not long before the country was plunged into a depression and Sewanee into like financial dif- ficulties. Dr. Finney ' s hand upon the helm h as been largely responsible for guiding the ship of the Uni- versity through these stormy waters. • PAGE 10 •

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NINETEEN TH -T H Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Gailor Chancellor On July 25, 1933, the Right Reverend Thomas F. Gailor will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of his consecration as Bishop of Tennessee. His services to the University of the South, however, have ex- tended over a much longer period of time. Prior to his consecration he was professor, chaplain, and vice- chancellor at Sewanee, and since 1908 he has filled the post of Chancellor of the University. • PAGE 9 •

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NINETEEN THIRTY-THRE Dr. George Merrick Baker Dean Perhaps the most intimate contact which the student maintains with the University authorities is through the office of the Dean. Besides his labors in this position, Dr. Baker comes into close contact with the students by his classroom work. Added to his other burdens is that of maintaining the discipline of the University. Dr. Baker has discharged the duties of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with deep understanding and sympathy tor many years • PAGE II •