President Edward H. Todd scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: Mss-091

Staff Only

Content Description

One 10 3/4" by 8 3/4" scrapbook, blue covers with white plastic spiral binding. Cover reads "Dr. Edward H. Todd, President Emeritus, College of Puget Sound."

Scrapbook materials include photographs, clippings, and documents mostly regarding Todd's time after he was President. Images include the groundbreaking and dedication of Todd Hall, images of him with President Thompson and trustees, and images of him with his wife. Dated approximately 1913-1951.

Dates

Creation: 1913-1951
Creation: Majority of material found within 1942 - 1951

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is available for research.

Biographical Note

Dr. Edward H. Todd (1863-1951) was the president of the Univeristy of Puget Sound from 1913 to 1942. Todd was born in 1863 in Council Bloffs, Iowa into a Methodist family. He joined the Methodist clergy at age 19 after recieving his licesne to preach. He was a graduate of the School of Theology, Boston (1892). His educational degrees were B.S., M.A., D.D., LL.D. Simpson; S.T.B., D. Sc. in Education, Boston; and L.H.D. College of Puget Sound. While in College Todd met and married school teacher Florence Anne Todd. The couple had four children.

Dr. Todd began his affiliation with Puget Sound in 1987 when he became a member of the Board of Trustees. In 1905 he was appointed the corresponding secretary of the University of Puget Sound, responsible for fund raising. In 1909 he resigned from his position. He returned to Puget Sound in 1913 as president and served for 29 years.

Extent

0 Cubic Feet (1 scrapbook)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Dr. Edward H. Todd (1863-1951) was the president of the Univeristy of Puget Sound from 1913 to 1942. The President Edward H. Todd scrapbook is 10 3/4" by 8 3/4" with blue covers and a white plastic spiral binding. The cover reads "Dr. Edward H. Todd, President Emeritus, College of Puget Sound." Materials within the scrapbook include photographs, clippings, and documents mostly regarding Todd's time after he was President.