1965: Prof. Harry Philpott and first recipients of Alumni Professorships

This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 244: The Auburn Alumni Association began its Annual Giving Program in 1965, partly to in...

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Summary:This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 244: The Auburn Alumni Association began its Annual Giving Program in 1965, partly to initiate Alumni Professorships. ... Philpott is shown with the first recipients. Seated with him are Dr. John Lovell of educational administration and Dr. H. Hanley Funderburk of botany and plant pathology. Standing, left to right, are Dr. William S. Smith of speech, Dr. B. F. Horlein of small animal surgery and medicine, Dr. R. I. Vachon of mechanical engineering, and Dr. Robert R. Rea of history. Photo source: Auburn Alumnews.