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Recollections of deanship with Dr. Norman Thornton, 1994 February 24

 Item — Box: 15
Identifier: Part 19

Scope and Contents

Dr. Norman Thornton is interviewed with Hunter and recalls times when Hunter was Dean and Chancellor and the Rose Garden Affair. Thornton was a U.Va. undergraduate in 1926; graduated in 1936; served 4 years in the military; was associated with U.Va. as a student and faculty member for 29 years; gives gave his views and discusses Hunter’s years as Dean, sojourn to California, illness, return to dean after illness, resignation and appointment as chancellor;... notes that since the beginning Hunter did not want administrative responsibilities. Hunter delegated to department heads; had an open door policy and provided help whenever he could, considering the poor budget; did not interfere with the department heads. Prominent figures in Hunter’s office were John Stacy, who was in charge of the hospital and Vincent Shay who was in charge of getting financial support for the institution. Vincent Archer and Hank Mulholland were responsible for all political aspects of getting money from Richmond. Ken Crispell is given credit for putting U.Va. on the map because of his promotion of the basic sciences and building expansions.

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Dates

  • Creation: 1994 February 24

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English

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Extent

From the Collection: 56 Linear Feet

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