1926
The Class of 1926 is deeply indebted to Stanley W. Brown '67, assistant to the librarian, Baker Library, for his fine article in the January issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE on the Class of 1926 Memorial Collection. The article has brought to the attention of the entire Dartmouth family a detailed description of the memorial program which, over the past ten years, has brought to Baker Library 1400 illustrated books published in New England during the College's first century 1769-1869.
Chuck Webster, chairman, and his Memorial Book Committee are hopeful that more alumni searching more attics will produce more volumes for the collection. In this respect and as an example of what a diligent search might unearth. Chuck has pointed out that the first of the "Rollo" books by Jacob Abbott, "The Little Scholar Learning to Talk" (1855) would indeed be a prize find. A copy of this book to be auctioned at the Parke Bernet Galleries is expected to bring between $1.500 and $2,000—obviously out of the financial reach of the Book Fund. The word is "Cherchez L'Attic"!
In Southern educational circles we have word from Dick Husband, professor at Florida State University. Tallahassee, that come August, he and Dot expect to be in Hanover for the informal '26 reunion. (Sec. note—it is not too early to plan for this.) Possible European travel is also indicated. since Dick is not sure of teaching at summer school.
1926 salutes George O'Connor '54, son of the late Okie O'Connor and Helen, who was named public safety director of Cleveland, O. George received his master's degree in criminology from the University of "California and then was associated with three police departments: a patrolman in Oakland, Calif., a training officer in Cleveland and a deputy in charge of personnel in Chicago. His next duties were in Washington with the International Association of Police Chiefs and with the U.S. Department of Justice as a training and planning officer.
Chuck Morton reports from St. Simons Island. Ga., a resident there since May 1969, that with 72 degree temperature and much sunshine there is no temptation to make a trade for the hills of New England. Except maybe for reunions, Chuck?
After many years in London, England, where he was associated with the White Star Line and later the United States Line, Emmett Willis and Mary Elizabeth are now in New England—North Hampton, N.H.. to be exact. We look forward to hearing from English living when visits to Hanover and to Boston functions occur.
Gob DesMarais reports from Rocky Hill, S.C., that he and Marian keep young by teaching a few hours at the Technical Center and teaching piano to a youth group respectively. We'll be seeing you at the 50th and those thereafter!
A long, busy career in the Bartlesville, Okla., oil industry occupied Jack Straight's time until a year and a half ago when he retired. Jack admits to enjoying the change in status.
Russ and Jane Webster plan to be in Hanover in June for their son Sam's graduation—exactly 45 years after his father's graduation. Nevertheless, Russ and Jane missed the 45th reunion by one year. Any questions?
Our traveling '26ers include: BillieMcDavitt, who blithely covered such places as India, Pakistan,' New Zealand, Australia, Egypt, and a mere drive across Northern Africa. Ruth Millard, who on a western swing included Arizona (missing the Ed MeClintoeks because of sneezes), California—meeting up with Alice Appleton, but missing the out-of-town Ritchie Smiths, as well as missing Janet Owen (removed to Virginia Beach, Va.).
Ed and Evelyn Hanlon in their annual report for fiscal 1970 reported such items as trips to Missouri, Hanover, California, Cambridge, New Haven; such indispositions as Ed—"adenalin suppression" and Evelyn—"herpes zoster" (how fancy can diseases get, even though long since cured). In between time ample golfing, good times with kinfolk and friends and excellent reporting on classmates addressed to the 1926 news media (Amen).
There are stirrings in Tucson, Ariz., where Al Louer is resting up and boning UP on Alumni Fund strategy for the launching of the April 1 to June 30 campaign. Al's goal for 1971: $56,410 from 400 donors, compared with 1970 results of $55,193 from 370 donors. It is not too soon to start thinking about the part each one in 1926 will play in attaining the goal Al has set for us.
For our auxiliary DESIDERATA LIST for March (Illustrated books published in New England 1769-1869 for the 1926 Memorial Collection) we have:
THE HISTORY OF SIR CHARLES GRANDISON. Abridged from the works of Samuel Richardson, Esq. The first Boston Edition. Boston; Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, 1794.
THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES, A FOUNDLING. Abridged from the Works of Henry Fielding, Esq. Boston; Printed and sold by S. Hall, 1797.
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