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9 Editor BYRON SAMONISKY Business Manager WALTER WM. DWORKIS Drawing by HENRY JACOBS

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11 FOREWORD In creating the Blue Hen, we have attempted to display in picture the colorful history of our institution. The role of a harmonist was played in developing a coordinated archive of University of Delaware's physical geography, customs, and traditions. The ultimate goal was the incitation of reminiscences among alumni and students. If this goal was attained, the time and effort given to yearbook's production was not in vain, The Editor.

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13 DEDICATION The freedom for which your forefathers fought and died is once more threat' ened by the forces opposed to democracy. This freedom is very precious. It has been freedom of a type nowhere else to be''found on this earth. It has attracted the persecuted and downtrodden from all corners of the world. It is a freedom that many fled to, leaving behind them virtual slavery. It is a heritage that you must now gird yourselves to preserve. The task of preservation is a most difficult one. It is a course that is beset with many difficulties and dangers. In your training at the University of Delaware you prepare yourselves to par' ticipate in that great task. You may wonder at times how it all fits into the scheme to make this world a place in which people can live in peace and harmony, while all you see today is an entire world engaged in the worst war of all recorded times. But be assured that the training does fit in. Some of you, indeed, many of you, have already and will have your training here interfered with by having to don a uniform. Many of those who preceded you have already gone to war. Some have paid the supreme sacrifice and others have held and now hold high places among those who are responsible for the prosecution of this war. You will all have your part to play. There are those among you who will go forth but will not return. You have, indeed, a great privilege in being permitted to do your part in the preservation of the heritage handed down by those who have gone before you. And you shall not fail but go forward always with the thought that you must not fail. And out of it will come a better world in which the principles of democracy will live on without the dangers that have threatened it in the years gone by. You will not fail in your trust. May God give you strength to carry on.

14 BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEES EX'OFFICIO The Governor, WALTER W. BACON, Dover The President of the State Board of Education, HOWARD L. SEAMAN, 2502 West 17th St., Wilmington The Master of the State Grange, A. BAILEY THOMAS, Wyoming The President of the University, WALTER HULLIHEN LIFE TRUSTEES W. W. HARRINGTON, Dover 1900 JAMES E. DUTTON, Seaford H. RODNEY SHARP, Wilmington 1915 H. R. DUPONT, Winterthur 1918 TERM TRUSTEES HARRY V. LYONS, Lewes (Fourth term) 1939 HAROLD W. HORSEY, Dover (Third term) 1938 SAMUEL M. D. MARSHALL, M. D., Milford (Third term) 1938 FRANK M. JONES, Georgetown (Third term) 1939 HUGH M. MORRIS, Wilmington (Second term) 1937 H. FLETCHER BROWN, Wilmington (Second term) 1937 RICHARD S. RODNEY, New Castle (Second term) 1938 ARTHUR F. WALKER, Woodside (Second term) 1939 JOHN P. CANN, Newark (Second term) 1939 J. PILLING WRIGHT, Newark (Second term) 1940 ROBERT H. RICHARDS, Wilmington (Second term) 1942 EARLE D. WILLEY, Dover (Second term) 1942 C. M. A. STINE, Wilmington (First term) 1937 ROWLAND G. PAYNTER, M. D., Georgetown (First term) 1937 THOMAS C. FRAME, Dover (First term) 1938 MRS. ALBERT W. JAMES, Wilmington (First term) 1939 GEORGE M. FISHER, Dover (First term) 1939 E. ENNALLS BERL, Wilmington (First term) 1939 WARREN C. NEWTON, Bridgeville (Fourth term) 1940 R. R. M. CARPENTER, Wilmington (First term) 1940 MRS. HENRY RIDGELY, Dover (First term) 1940 C. DOUGLASS BUCK, Wilmington (First term) PRESTON C. TOWNSEND, Selbyville (First term) 1941 MRS. NAOMI P. TOWNSEND (Mrs. Charles P.), Dagsboro (First term)

15 WALTER HULLIHEN President President Walter Hullihen was born at Staunton, Virginia, in Since Staunton was the home town of one of America's greatest Presidents and most respected scholars, Woodrow Wilson, Dr. Hullihen had a fine precedent for entering the teaching profession. Dr. Hullihen attended the University of Virginia, and later Johns Hopkins University where he received his Ph. D. in He then became a language and mathematics professor in the University School, Baltimore, and at the University of the South from 1909 to 1912, at which time he became Dean of the Arts and Science School there. Dr. Hullihen became President of the University of Delaware in 1920 and has been with us in this capacity ever since. During this time, he has sponsored the Foreign Study Group in Germany and France. The following'honors have been bestowed upon him: Doctor of Civil Laws from the University of the South in 1922 and Doctor of Laws from Temple University in He is also a Chevalier in the Legion of Honor.

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17 "Come ye forth, all ye sons to greet her To your Alma Mater sing. Let our song rise to tell her glories, Let each voice with gladness ring, Of her fame let us ne'er tire singing, Let her victories be told We can well be proud of dear old Delaware, So cheer the Blue and Gold." Delaware College is a conglomeration of personalities linked by a common bond of friendship, loyalty, and achievement. The relationship of administration, faculty, and student is a miraculous blending of unharmonious substances. We are proud to present in the pages that follow a concise version of the characters that constitute the "heart" of our institution. From President to Freshman, we give you

18 CHARLES E. GRUBB Business Administrator Mr. Charles Grubb has been connected with the University of Delaware for many years. He was appointed to his present office as Business Administrator in April, In 1914 he graduated as an honor student from the School of Engineering after an active campus career. While in college, he was elected to Phi Kappa Phi and was Editor-in-Chief of both the Review and Blue Hen. He was later elected to Tau Beta Pi. Mr. Grubb was awarded an honorary Master's degree in Civil Engineering at the Commencement exercises in He served as Chief County Engineer of New Castle County and as the New Castle County State Highway Commissioner, in which capacities he supervised construction and maintenance of roads and structures from 1918 to In 1930 he became Engineer-Executive of the American Road Builders Association of Washington, D. C., and in 1934, Assistant Director, Projects Division, F. E. A., with offices in Washington. His sympathetic, yet business-like and efficient treatment of student problems has established him firmly in the hearts of all those who know him.

19 GEORGE E. DUTTON Dean Dean George E. Dutton was born at Seaford, Delaware, in He attended Delaware College, now a part of the University of Delaware, and received his A. B. degree upon graduation in Dean Dutton then did graduate work at Johns Hopkins University from After teaching until 1910 he attended Harvard University, where he obtained his A. M. degree in He was an English instructor at the University of Missouri from After receiving his A. M. degree from Harvard University, he became an English instructor in Delaware College. He has been a professor of English at the University since He became Dean and Registrar in 1923, which position he now holds He is a member of the following organizations: Association of Deans of Land Grant Colleges, the National Association of College Registrars, and the National Association of Deans and Advisers. He is co-author of the following'works: Outline of Survey Course in English Literature, Specimens of English Compositions, and English Composition for College Freshmen.

20 BUSINESS GUIDANCE N. Y. A. The National Youth Administration came to the University of Delaware on June 26, 1935, upon the passage of a bill requested by President Frank' lin D. Roosevelt, by Congress. Since that time, many students who have.had financial difficulties have been greatly aided by the opportunities of' fered by this organization. The National Youth Administration is not a "Youth Movement," that is, it exerts no political, religious, or philosophical influence upon the people it helps. It is an emer gency relief agency of the Federal Government ' and nothing more. Students between the ages of 16 and 24 are, eligible to apply for N. Y. A. work. At the peak of operations during the late spring of 1936 a total of 581,320 students were receiving direct cash benefits from the National Youth Administration. The students must apply for work that is both useful and practicable. The N. Y. A. makes every effort to supply work that is in line with the ability and interest of the students applying for the aid. Mr. Charles W. Bush is director of the N. Y. A. here at the University, being appointed by President Hullihen. His able assistant is Mrs. Bertha S. Worth. These two have been in charge of the Administration for the past seven years. In order to obtain work a student must maintain a satisfactory scholastic record. Employment under the College and Graduate Aid Program is provided only to students of good character who need the employment in order to remain in school. The college and university authorities determine the needs of the students, and no student is hired who doesn't need the funds provided them by the National Youth Organisation. The Business Guidance Bureau of the University of Delaware was established on January 2, 1936, by action of the Board of Trustees to obtain suitable positions for graduates of the University. There is no charge to the student for the placement service. Colonel Donald M. Ashbridge had been the head of the organization until he was called into active duty in the United States Army last year and assigned to be Professor of Military Science and Tactics here at the University. Mr. Charles W. Bush is Assistant Director of the Bureau and is in charge at the present time. His assistant is Miss Mary Forwood. The main duties of Mr. Bush and his assistant are to arrange interviews for the students of both Delaware College and.the Women's College with high authorities of the outstanding commercial companies in the country. Since these are times of war, there have been many requests for students graduating from the Engineering school. However, Chemistry and Mathematics majors from the Women's College are being placed by many of the large companies. Outstanding companies that are negotiating with students from this University are General Motors, General Electric, Westinghouse, the dupont Company, Hercules, Eastman-Kodak, Curtis-Wright, Standard Oil, and a host ot others.

21 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Organized several decades ago, it was not until five years ago that an Alumni Office on the campus with a full-time executive secretary and staff was established. This office now is located on the first floor of Purnell Hall. Membership in the Alumni Association is automatic for all graduates of Delaware College and for all former students who completed at least one year and whose classes have graduated. There are no dues. The association is financed by means of voluntary contributions made by alumni each year in the period during which a Fund Campaign is conducted. During the past few years the amounts contributed in response to the Fund Campaign appeals has increased annually, clearly demonstrate ing ever-increasing alumni interest in "Old Delaware." Four times each year an alumni magazine is pub' lished containing news of the University, of fellow alumni, and of the athletic teams. This magazine is sent without charge to all alumni for whom the Alumni Office has mailing addresses. Some of the benefits and aims of the Alumni Association may be set forth as follows: It is the one and only way of uniting the great body of alumni scattered throughout the United States of America and other parts of the world into a purposeful group working in behalf of the University. It is the only way in which alumni can be kept informed about the development of the University its functions, faculty, and buildings. It serves as the best means by which alumni can be kept informed about, and in touch with classmates and other friends. It contributes vitally, as it has through the years, both morally and financially, toward the support of the University and the development of its prestige and high academic standing. It assists alumni in obtaining positions or in being advanced to positions of greater responsibility. The spirit that has been engendered in the general body of alumni through the united efforts of the Association has helped make it possible for individual alumni to obtain assistance for the University from non-graduate friends. It is hoped that it will be in a position before many years go by, to function as an integral part of the general University set-up, the double purpose of which will be (a) to unite even more closely the alumni in their interest in their Alma Mater and (b) to serve as an active organization to present year after year to the alumni the pressing financial needs of the University.