The Era of Uncertainty and the Post War Renewal: 1930-1956

Authors

Illinois State University, University Marketing and Communications
Eye to Eye Communications

Files

Description

Summary: Harry A. Brown becomes the university’s 7^th president – Brown’s brief tenure and abrupt departure – Raymond Fairchild appointed 8^th president – coping with the Great Depression – establishment of University Senate and Publicity Office – construction of Rambo House and first Milner Library (now Williams Hall) – impact of World War II and Navy V-12 program – establishment of graduate program and Division of Special Education – removal of Old Main belltower and third floor – construction boom following legislative changes allowing ISNU to set up a foundation and accept gifts – President Fairchild’s illness and resignation.

Publication Date

2003

Publisher

Illinois State University, University Marketing and Communications

City

Normal, IL

Recommended Citation

Illinois State University, University Marketing and Communications and Eye to Eye Communications, "The Era of Uncertainty and the Post War Renewal: 1930-1956" (2003). Illinois State University History Video Series. 9.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/isu-videos/9