Furnas, C. C. (Clifford Cook), 1900-1969
Person
Biographical Note
Furnas (1900-1969), a chemical engineer, metallurgist, aviation researcher, and Olympic athlete, was the University's ninth chief executive, holding the position of Chancellor from 1954 until 1962 when the University merged with the State University of New York and his title changed to President. Furnas served as President until 1966. Furnas undertook an extensive program of expansion and enrichment to meet the growing educational needs of Western New York. He was the guiding force in the merger of the private UB with the State University of New York in 1962.
Julian Park papers
Collection — Box: 1-11, MC 4.13
Identifier: 15-2-119
Overview
Papers of Julian Park, the first dean of Arts and Sciences (1919-1954) and the University's first
Historian (1959-1965). Collection includes historical documents concerning the inception and early history of the University which Park used as research for his publication, History of the University of Buffalo (1917). Also includes an unpublished manuscript for a subsequent history of the University; typewritten memoir; scrapbooks regarding his father, Roswell Park and the University of Buffalo...
Found in:
University Archives
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Julian Park papers