COLLECTION NAME:
Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
Record
Identifier:
exwa_wmup_u-000311
Filename:
exwa_wmup_u-000311.tif
Title:
John C. Hoekje, faculty, seated at desk
Alternative Title:
John C. Hoekje, Director of Extension
Date:
approximately 1946
Description:
John C. Hoekje seated at his desk and writing in ledger. John C. Hoekje served Western Michigan University in many different capacities from 1916-1955. He began as an instructor of education and psychology at WMU in 1916, was the Director of Extension from 1917-47, became registrar in 1921, and Dean of Admission in 1945. During that time, he served on numerous committees at WMU. An avid supporter of athletics, Hoekje was the tennis coach in 1925 and 1926, and was chairman of the athletic board for many years. Hoekje Hall was named in his honor.
Person:
Hoekje, John C., 1885-1959
Subject:
Western Michigan University--Faculty
Subject:
Western Michigan College of Education--Faculty
Subject:
College registrars
Location:
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Time Period:
1940 - 1949
Source:
7 x 9 in black-and-white print WMU Photograph Collection, U-000311
Collection:
Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
Publisher:
Western Michigan University
Digital Date:
2020
Rights Statement:
Rights Status:
In Copyright
Access Rights:
Digital reproduction published by Western Michigan University Library and made available for private study, scholarship or research use under applicable U.S. Law. Access to digital reproductions provided by Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections, Zhang Legacy Collections Center.
Type:
Image
File Format:
image/tiff
Box Barcode:
Box 3, Barcode: 31141021783209
Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection
