Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Frank Fraser Potter Lecture silver anniversary symposium panel audio recording
1986
Cage 717
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Frank Fraser Potter Lecture silver anniversary symposium panel audio recording
- ID
- Cage 717
- Date [inclusive]
- 1986
- Extent
- .25 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, 1 box
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- The Frank Fraser Potter Memorial Lecture, an annual event at Washington State University, was established shortly after Frank Potter's death through an anonymous donation from one of his former students. In 1986, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the memorial lectureship, five of the Rhodes scholars who had been assisted and prepared by the Potters returned to Washington State University to participate in the anniversary program.
Preferred Citation
Frank Fraser Potter Lecture silver anniversary symposium panel audio recording, 1986
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Frank Fraser Potter (1879-1959) was a member of the faculty at Washington State College from 1912 to 1949. He was WSC's first professor of philosophy. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and taught there and at Transylvania University prior to accepting a position at WSC. Upon his retirement from WSC, he was named Professor Emeritus.
Frank Potter and his wife, Irene, were actively involved in the campus community, and for over 25 years they hosted regular Friday afternoon gatherings at their home for students they encouraged to pursue advanced, competitive scholarly opportunities, particularly Rhodes Scholarships; ten of these students became Rhodes Scholars.
Biography/History
The Frank Fraser Potter Memorial Lecture, an annual event at Washington State University, was established shortly after Frank Potter's death through an anonymous donation from one of his former students.
In 1986, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the memorial lectureship, five of the Rhodes scholars who had been assisted and prepared by the Potters returned to Washington State University to participate in the anniversary program. Birdsall Carle, Robert Clower, Paul Craven, Charles Jepson, and Richard Thompson all participated in a symposium, "How Can We Revive the Potters' Ideals Today?"
Scope and Content
This collection consists of an audio recording of the Potter Lectureship silver anniversary symposium, "How Can We Revive the Potters' Ideals Today?" and the Winter 1986-1987 issue of Cornucopia, a publication of the College of Sciences and Arts at Washington State University. This issue includes an article about the silver anniversary event, "Celebrating a Great Teacher: A Tribute to Frank Fraser Potter."
Administrative Information
Publication Information
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Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
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Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Acquisition Information
This audio recording was transferred to the Washington State University Libraries from the College of Sciences and Arts in 1990 (MS 1990-66).
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2009 by Cheryl Gunselman.
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Potter, Frank Fraser, 1879-1959
Subject(s)
- Washington (State)
- Colleges and Universities
Detailed Description of Collection
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Audio recording: "How Can We Revive the Potters' Ideals on the Campus Today?" (2 audiocassettes) Cornucopia, College of Sciences and Arts, Washington State University, Winter 1986-1987 issue |
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