Dean Laura H. Carnell
Dr. Laura Carnell in academic gown. Dr. Carnell was Associate President of Temple University 1925-1929.
Collection
Temple History in Photographs
Over 1,500 photographs documenting the history of Temple University from its founding by Russell Conwell in 1884 to the present day. The collection includes images of campus buildings, academic ceremonies, student life, athletics, and the university's evolving relationship with its North Philadelphia neighborhood.
About This Collection
Temple University began as a night school for working people in the basement of Grace Baptist Church. These photographs trace its growth into a major public research university, documenting over 140 years of institutional and neighborhood history. The collection is maintained by Temple University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center.
9 featured items
Groundbreaking for Samuel Paley Library
The Hon. Charles Klein and chairman of the Board of Trustees at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Groundbreaking for Samuel Paley Library
Dr. Gladfelter turns the first shovel full of earth for the groundbreaking.
Temple University Speakman Hall Dedication
"Ground was broken at noon on Friday, January 15, 1965, for Temple University's new $3.3 million School of Business Administration building to be erected on the block bounded by 13th st., Berks St., Park ave., and Montgomery ave. Five shovels were used to begin the excavation for the building, which will be ready for occupancy in September 1966. The building has been named Frank M. Speakman Hall, after the principal donor of funds. Left to right: James M. Symes, chairman of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a member of the University's Board of Trustees, who headed a capital fund drive for the building; Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, president of the University, and Francis J. Lamer, executive director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, through which the land was acquired."
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Temple University Speakman Hall Dedication
"Some 150 workers and committee members in a $3 million capital fund campaign for Temple University's new School of Business and Public Administration building opened the business and industry phase of the drive Thursday evening, March 8, 1962 in Mitten Memorial Hall, Broad and Berks sts. Shown here, from left to right looking at an artist's sketch of the new building, are James M. Symes, chairman of the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad and chairman of the campaign; James F. Hutton, president of Slater Food Service Management and co-chairman and director of the business and industry division of the campaign; Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, president of Temple University, and President Judge Charles Klein of Philadelphia's Orphans Court and chairman of the University's board of trustees."
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Temple University Speakman Hall Dedication
"Some 150 workers and committee members in a $3 million capital fund campaign for Temple University's new School of Business and Public Administration building opened the business and industry phase of the drive Thursday evening, March 8, 1962 in Mitten Memorial Hall, Broad and Berks sts. Shown here, from left to right looking at an artist's sketch of the new building, are James M. Symes, chairman of the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad and chairman of the campaign; President Judge Charles Klein of Philadelphia's Orphans Court and chairman of the University's board of trustees; Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, president of Temple University, and James F. Hutton, president of Slater Food Service Management and co-chairman and director of the business and industry division of the campaign."
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Temple University Speakman Hall Dedication
"Ground was broken at noon on Friday, January 15, 1965, for Temple University's new $3.3 million School of Business Administration building to be erected on the block bounded by 13th st., Berks st., Park ave., and Montgomery ave. Five shovels were used to begin the excavation for the building, which will be ready for occupancy in September, 1966. The building has been named Frank M. Speakman Hall, after the principal donor of funds. Left to right: Clarence L. Turner, alumnus of the School of Business Administration Class of 1910 and a member of the leadership gift committee for the capital fund drive for the building; James F. Hutton, senior vice president of Automatic Retailers of America, who was general co-chairman of the drive to raise funds for the building; Francis J. Lammer, executive director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, through which the land was acquired; Edwin A. Speakman, vice president of Missile Range Programs for RCA Service Co., Camden, N.J., nephew of the late Frank M. Speakman; The Hon. Charles Klein, president judge of the Philadelphia Orphans Court and chairman of the University's Board of Trustees; Mrs. L.J. Lawton, sister of the late Mr. Speakman; Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, president of the University; James M. Symes, chairman of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a member of the University's Board of Trustees, who headed a capital fund drive for the building, and William R. Spofford, Esq., chairman of the executive committee of the University's Board of Trustees."
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Temple University Speakman Hall Dedication
"Ground was broken at noon on Friday, January 15, 1965, for Temple University's new $3.3 million School of Business Administration building to be erected on the block bounded by 13th st., Berks st., Park ave., and Montgomery ave. Five shovels were used to begin the excavation for the building, which will be ready for occupancy in September, 1966. The building has been named Frank H. Speakman Hall, after the principal donor of funds. On left, James M. Symes, chairman of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a member of the Temple University Board of Trustees, who headed a capital fund drive for the building, and Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, University president."
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Temple University Speakman Hall Dedication
"Ground was broken at noon on Friday, January 15, 1965, for Temple University's new $3.3 million School of Business Administration building to be erected on the block bounded by 13thst., Berks st., Park ave., and Montgomery ave. Five shovels were used to begin the excavation for the building, which will be ready for occupancy in September 1966. The building has been named Frank M. Speakman Hall, after the principal donor of funds. At left, James M. Symes, chairman of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a member of the University's Board of Trustees, who headed a capital fund drive for the building, and The Hon. Charles Klein, president judge of the Philadelphia Orphans Court and chairman of the University's Board of Trustees."
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