Tyson, Levering: Resignation/Death, 1937 - 1951

File — Box: C-02A

Identifier: C:021

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to each president and interim president from Frederick A. Muhlenberg in 1867 through Kathleen Harring in 2022, including biographical background, selection, inauguration, correspondence, achievements, and resignation/retirement from office.

Includes programs, emails, documents, newspaper clippings, legal papers, interviews, addresses, speeches, and personal letters.

Dates

1937 - 1951

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Trustees "committee of five" recommends accept resignation 1951; Tyson's letter to students on leaving Presidency; letter from Tyson as he prepares to leave the presidency with suggestions on many aspects; Board of Trustees letter regarding Tyson's pension; death notice 1966; death notice of wife Reba 1964