150 Years of Chapman Presidents
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Identifier
35160003819712
Date
May 1942
Subject—Names
Reeves, George N.
Subject—Places
Chapman University; Chapman College; Los Angeles CA; Whittier College
Subject—Topics
Disciples of Christ; Chapman Presidents
Coverage
California Christian College
Date Range
1942-1956
Description
Originally a Trustee, Reeves '27 resigned that position and became president on May 1, 1942 with a three-year contract. Reeves began his service at a time of extreme financial hardship for the college and oversaw its move onto the campus of Whittier College for the duration of the Second World War. In 1945, Reeves oversaw the college's move back to its original campus in Los Angeles and again in 1954, its final move to the City of Orange.
Format
BW photograph, 5" x 7"
Source
RG 2.2 Chapman Presidents