Charles Francis Hendrie, Cornell University Class of 1919 memorabilia
Scope and content
Scrapbook of memorabilia, begun in 1915, including student items and photographs of class members and reunions; 2nd place ribbon awarded for a scrapbook; reunion jackets and ribbon; 1919 Directory and Freshman Handbook; a class history; two presidential citations; and Hendrie's coxwain megaphone.
Dates
- 1915-1984.
Creator
- Hendrie, Charles Francis, 1899- (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Consulting engineer, sales executive. Charles Francis Hendrie enrolled in the Sibley School of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University in 1915. Early in 1918 he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve as a Chief Machinist's Mate, remaining at Cornell until called to active duty in October of that year. Hendrie returned to inactive duty in December 1918, and, having completed sufficient coursework to graduate, received his M.E. Degree at that time. Mr Hendrie compiled the Cornell Class of 1919 scrapbook, wrote a history of the class, and since 1967 has served as class president. He has also been active in the Cornell Fund and in civic, engineering, and fraternity (Phi Gamma Delta) affairs.
Extent
1.7 cubic feet. (1.7 cubic feet.)
Language of Materials
English
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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