Donovan, Herman L.

Scope and Contents Contents include a variety of materials from the life of Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College President Herman L. Donovan, the 5th president in the official Eastern narrative. Items include a few custom printed Donovan Family Christmas cards, typed note cards from speeches he delivered, as well as inauguration banquet and farewell dinner programs. Of special interest is a small pamphlet titled "Your Work: A Charge to the Class of 1933", in which President Donovan addresses the Depression...

Scope and Contents The official and personal papers of Eastern's fourth president Herman Lee Donovan (1928-1941) took over a year to process. The official papers comprise the greatest part of the collection. They chronicle the day to day activities of the President's Office. The personal papers offer an interesting picture of Donovan as an aggressive leader who sought to secure a regional and national educational reputation for Eastern. The papers provide unique information on Eastern's history and growth,...