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.
Sparkle M. Furnas papers
Collection — Box: 1-18
Identifier: 4-9-1091
Overview
Collection contains personal papers, memorabilia, publications, clippings, scrapbooks, and
photographs from the professional and family life of Sparkle Moore Furnas, wife of University of Buffalo Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas.
Found in:
University Archives
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Sparkle M. Furnas papers
T. Chalmers Furnas papers
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: MS-0190
Overview
Collection contains personal papers, original poetry and prose manuscripts, memorabilia, publications, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs of T. Chalmers Furnas, father of University of Buffalo Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas and Clifton Joseph Furness.
Found in:
University Archives
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T. Chalmers Furnas papers