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David Ford Walton, The MacIntosh Years at Haverford: A Historical Sketch: 1917-1965, 1974 April 30

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Scope and Contents

This report examines Archibald MacIntosh's impact on and perception of Haverford during the years 1917-1965. The report was written by David Ford Walton (Class of 1974). The report is 14 pages long and focuses mostly on the "feel" or atmosphere of Haverford during the years MacIntosh was a student, professor, and acting president. Walton found most of his information through oral history interviews with MacIntosh, but he also describes in length other sources he examined for this report, including Reports of the President and minutes of the Board of Managers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974 April 30

Creator

Access Restrictions

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Biographical Note

Archibald MacIntosh entered Haverford in 1917 and graduated in 1921. While at Haverford, MacIntosh played football and ran on the track team, serving as captain of both teams his senior year. He was also a member of Beta Rho Sigma, haverford's only fraternity. MacIntosh served as acting president of Haverford from 1945-1946 and from 1956-1957. He also served as Vice President and Director of Admissions.

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