H. S. Boardman Scrapbook
Scope and Contents
A scrapbook compiled by Boardman to document his activities as president of the University of Maine, 1926-1934, and as chair of the Maine State Liquor Commission, 1937-1941. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1946
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
Harold S. Boardman graduated from Maine State College (now the University of Maine) in 1895 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. After graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he returned to the University of Maine and became head of the civil engineering department in 1903. He became dean of the College of Technology in 1910, serving until 1925 when he was appointed acting university president. He was named president in 1926, serving until 1934. From 1937 to 1941 he was chair of the Maine State Liquor Commission. Harold Boardman died in 1969.
Extent
1 volume (36 cm.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of James A. Boardman, Bangor, ME, in October 2010.
General
No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.
Subject
- Boardman, H. S. (Harold Sherburne), 1874- (Person)
- Maine. State Liquor Commission -- History (Organization)
- University of Maine -- History (Organization)
- University of Maine -- Presidents (Organization)
Genre / Form
- Title
- Guide to the H. S. Boardman Scrapbook
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library University Archives Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686