Haas, Ruth A., 1903-1986.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Alfred Geddes Papers

 Collection

Identifier: MS 008

Abstract Geddes was appointed Dean of Men at Danbury State Teacher’s College in 1947 and served in that role until he retired in 1974. In 1939, he earned a Masters in education from Yale, and in 1955 received his Doctorate in Student Personnel from New York University. He joined the Army in the 1930s and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Geddes was a military history enthusiast and amassed a number of books on the subject. His papers contain personal materials from his career as...

Dates: 1913-1959; Majority of material found within 1940-1950

Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Office of the President Records

 Collection

Identifier: RG 2

Abstract

The collection contains records from the President's office primarily from the 1990s. In particular, it contains a number of materials which document the construction of the Westside campus.

Dates: 1903-2002 , (Bulk 1969-1991); Majority of material found within 1969 - 1991

Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Ruth Alice Haas Papers

 Collection

Identifier: MS 033

Abstract Ruth Alice Haas (1903-1986) arrived the Danbury Normal School in 1931 to serve as Dean of Women. For fifteen years, she lived in Fairfield Hall as the primary mentor and supervisor for boarding students. Over the years, she assumed more responsibility. In 1946, after President Jenkins’ death, she was the unanimous choice for president. She served as president for twenty-eight years, through times of significant growth and change for the school. These papers contain a cross section of her...

Dates: 1922-1987

Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Western Connecticut State University Photographs and Miscellanea

 Collection

Identifier: RG 8

Abstract

This is a collection of photographs and realia spanning the history of Western Connecticut State University. The collection includes images and objects that document the growth, evolution and public profile of the institution.

Dates: 1903-present

Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

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Correspondence. 3

Photographs. 3

Scrapbooks. 3

Fliers (printed matter) 2

Publications. 2

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Affirmative Action Programs 1

Annual reports 1

Beanies. 1

Board Games. 1

Books 1

Budgets. 1

Campus Planning -- Connecticut. 1

Clippings. 1

College facilities -- Connecticut -- Planning. 1

College students. 1

Ephemera. 1

Forms. 1

Memorabilia. 1

Oil paintings. 1

Plans (reports) 1

State universities and colleges -- Connecticut. 1

Teachers colleges. 1

United States -- History -- World War, 1939-1945. 1

Universities and colleges -- Students. 1

Universities and colleges. 1

Waterbury (Conn.) 1

Women's colleges. 1

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