Excerpts from "A History of Economics and Business at Auburn University," by David O. Whitten & Bessie Emrick Whitten, Taylor & Francis, Jan 1, 1992:
"Charles Thatch's retirement brought to a close the first half-century of Auburn's economics department. The second encompasses four eras. The Clark years, when John Bunyan Clark headed the department, began in 1920 and ended in 1927 with his departure from the University. The second era was dominated by John Winfield Scott, who served in various capacities from 1927 to 1944."
"Academic 1927-1928 was the first year at API for the new head professor of Economics and the last year for President Dowell, who resigned effective June 30, 1928. John Winfield Scott, A.B., Wichita; M.A., Texas; Ph.D., Chicago, assumed the dual role of head of the Economics Department and dean of the Academic Faculty. With the support of three instructors Scott managed the new Department of Economics and Sociology, which offered thirty-five courses (each semester offering counted as one course)."
"During 1930-31 John W. Scott continued to serve as dean of the School of Science and Literature, head professor of Business Administration, head professor of Economics and Sociology, and director of the Bureau of Economic Research."
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The Alexander City Outlook, December 8, 1938:
Dr. Scott Of Auburn Is Named Member Of Alabama C. of C.
AUBURN, Ala. - Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature, has been appointed member of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce committee on government. In announcing the appointment Benjamin Russell, president of the A.S.C. of C., said: "Our government belongs to the people, and we have the right which we should exercise - to make recommendations with reference to governmental affairs."
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The Dothan Eagle, March 7, 1937:
Dean Scott Pens Daddy Scott His Congratulations
AUBURN, March 6 (AP) - Odd as it may appear, Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature has today the experience of legitimately writing a letter to himself.
And even more unusual was the fact the letter had to be of a congratulatory nature, if he was to act in his strict line of duty as a college dean.
You see, it was this way: The name of his attractive daughter, Eleanor Lucile Scott, Auburn sophomore in science and literature, appeared on the list which came to him of students whose scholarship average for the first semester was 90 per cent or above. Miss Scott averaged 91.45 in her eight subjects.
Ten years ago when Dr. Scott came to Auburn from Oklahoma A. & M., he initiated the practice of writing personal letters of congratulations to parents of Auburn students who averaged 90 or better in their studies.
"Writing these letters to parents is one of my most pleasant duties," said Dean Scott, "and I'm glad that Eleanor has placed me in this 'embarrassing' position. I hope she does it again."
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1917 WWI draft registration card - Occupation: Principal San Marcos High School. Employer: School Board. Where employed: San Marcos, Texas.
1920 Census - Occupation: Assistant Dean, Industry: College (Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas)
1930 Census - Occupation: Professor, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
1940 Census - Occupation: Dean, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
"Charles Thatch's retirement brought to a close the first half-century of Auburn's economics department. The second encompasses four eras. The Clark years, when John Bunyan Clark headed the department, began in 1920 and ended in 1927 with his departure from the University. The second era was dominated by John Winfield Scott, who served in various capacities from 1927 to 1944."
"Academic 1927-1928 was the first year at API for the new head professor of Economics and the last year for President Dowell, who resigned effective June 30, 1928. John Winfield Scott, A.B., Wichita; M.A., Texas; Ph.D., Chicago, assumed the dual role of head of the Economics Department and dean of the Academic Faculty. With the support of three instructors Scott managed the new Department of Economics and Sociology, which offered thirty-five courses (each semester offering counted as one course)."
"During 1930-31 John W. Scott continued to serve as dean of the School of Science and Literature, head professor of Business Administration, head professor of Economics and Sociology, and director of the Bureau of Economic Research."
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The Alexander City Outlook, December 8, 1938:
Dr. Scott Of Auburn Is Named Member Of Alabama C. of C.
AUBURN, Ala. - Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature, has been appointed member of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce committee on government. In announcing the appointment Benjamin Russell, president of the A.S.C. of C., said: "Our government belongs to the people, and we have the right which we should exercise - to make recommendations with reference to governmental affairs."
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The Dothan Eagle, March 7, 1937:
Dean Scott Pens Daddy Scott His Congratulations
AUBURN, March 6 (AP) - Odd as it may appear, Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature has today the experience of legitimately writing a letter to himself.
And even more unusual was the fact the letter had to be of a congratulatory nature, if he was to act in his strict line of duty as a college dean.
You see, it was this way: The name of his attractive daughter, Eleanor Lucile Scott, Auburn sophomore in science and literature, appeared on the list which came to him of students whose scholarship average for the first semester was 90 per cent or above. Miss Scott averaged 91.45 in her eight subjects.
Ten years ago when Dr. Scott came to Auburn from Oklahoma A. & M., he initiated the practice of writing personal letters of congratulations to parents of Auburn students who averaged 90 or better in their studies.
"Writing these letters to parents is one of my most pleasant duties," said Dean Scott, "and I'm glad that Eleanor has placed me in this 'embarrassing' position. I hope she does it again."
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1917 WWI draft registration card - Occupation: Principal San Marcos High School. Employer: School Board. Where employed: San Marcos, Texas.
1920 Census - Occupation: Assistant Dean, Industry: College (Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas)
1930 Census - Occupation: Professor, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
1940 Census - Occupation: Dean, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
Excerpts from "A History of Economics and Business at Auburn University," by David O. Whitten & Bessie Emrick Whitten, Taylor & Francis, Jan 1, 1992:
"Charles Thatch's retirement brought to a close the first half-century of Auburn's economics department. The second encompasses four eras. The Clark years, when John Bunyan Clark headed the department, began in 1920 and ended in 1927 with his departure from the University. The second era was dominated by John Winfield Scott, who served in various capacities from 1927 to 1944."
"Academic 1927-1928 was the first year at API for the new head professor of Economics and the last year for President Dowell, who resigned effective June 30, 1928. John Winfield Scott, A.B., Wichita; M.A., Texas; Ph.D., Chicago, assumed the dual role of head of the Economics Department and dean of the Academic Faculty. With the support of three instructors Scott managed the new Department of Economics and Sociology, which offered thirty-five courses (each semester offering counted as one course)."
"During 1930-31 John W. Scott continued to serve as dean of the School of Science and Literature, head professor of Business Administration, head professor of Economics and Sociology, and director of the Bureau of Economic Research."
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The Alexander City Outlook, December 8, 1938:
Dr. Scott Of Auburn Is Named Member Of Alabama C. of C.
AUBURN, Ala. - Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature, has been appointed member of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce committee on government. In announcing the appointment Benjamin Russell, president of the A.S.C. of C., said: "Our government belongs to the people, and we have the right which we should exercise - to make recommendations with reference to governmental affairs."
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The Dothan Eagle, March 7, 1937:
Dean Scott Pens Daddy Scott His Congratulations
AUBURN, March 6 (AP) - Odd as it may appear, Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature has today the experience of legitimately writing a letter to himself.
And even more unusual was the fact the letter had to be of a congratulatory nature, if he was to act in his strict line of duty as a college dean.
You see, it was this way: The name of his attractive daughter, Eleanor Lucile Scott, Auburn sophomore in science and literature, appeared on the list which came to him of students whose scholarship average for the first semester was 90 per cent or above. Miss Scott averaged 91.45 in her eight subjects.
Ten years ago when Dr. Scott came to Auburn from Oklahoma A. & M., he initiated the practice of writing personal letters of congratulations to parents of Auburn students who averaged 90 or better in their studies.
"Writing these letters to parents is one of my most pleasant duties," said Dean Scott, "and I'm glad that Eleanor has placed me in this 'embarrassing' position. I hope she does it again."
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1917 WWI draft registration card - Occupation: Principal San Marcos High School. Employer: School Board. Where employed: San Marcos, Texas.
1920 Census - Occupation: Assistant Dean, Industry: College (Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas)
1930 Census - Occupation: Professor, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
1940 Census - Occupation: Dean, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
"Charles Thatch's retirement brought to a close the first half-century of Auburn's economics department. The second encompasses four eras. The Clark years, when John Bunyan Clark headed the department, began in 1920 and ended in 1927 with his departure from the University. The second era was dominated by John Winfield Scott, who served in various capacities from 1927 to 1944."
"Academic 1927-1928 was the first year at API for the new head professor of Economics and the last year for President Dowell, who resigned effective June 30, 1928. John Winfield Scott, A.B., Wichita; M.A., Texas; Ph.D., Chicago, assumed the dual role of head of the Economics Department and dean of the Academic Faculty. With the support of three instructors Scott managed the new Department of Economics and Sociology, which offered thirty-five courses (each semester offering counted as one course)."
"During 1930-31 John W. Scott continued to serve as dean of the School of Science and Literature, head professor of Business Administration, head professor of Economics and Sociology, and director of the Bureau of Economic Research."
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The Alexander City Outlook, December 8, 1938:
Dr. Scott Of Auburn Is Named Member Of Alabama C. of C.
AUBURN, Ala. - Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature, has been appointed member of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce committee on government. In announcing the appointment Benjamin Russell, president of the A.S.C. of C., said: "Our government belongs to the people, and we have the right which we should exercise - to make recommendations with reference to governmental affairs."
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The Dothan Eagle, March 7, 1937:
Dean Scott Pens Daddy Scott His Congratulations
AUBURN, March 6 (AP) - Odd as it may appear, Dr. John W. Scott, dean of Auburn's school of science and literature has today the experience of legitimately writing a letter to himself.
And even more unusual was the fact the letter had to be of a congratulatory nature, if he was to act in his strict line of duty as a college dean.
You see, it was this way: The name of his attractive daughter, Eleanor Lucile Scott, Auburn sophomore in science and literature, appeared on the list which came to him of students whose scholarship average for the first semester was 90 per cent or above. Miss Scott averaged 91.45 in her eight subjects.
Ten years ago when Dr. Scott came to Auburn from Oklahoma A. & M., he initiated the practice of writing personal letters of congratulations to parents of Auburn students who averaged 90 or better in their studies.
"Writing these letters to parents is one of my most pleasant duties," said Dean Scott, "and I'm glad that Eleanor has placed me in this 'embarrassing' position. I hope she does it again."
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1917 WWI draft registration card - Occupation: Principal San Marcos High School. Employer: School Board. Where employed: San Marcos, Texas.
1920 Census - Occupation: Assistant Dean, Industry: College (Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas)
1930 Census - Occupation: Professor, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
1940 Census - Occupation: Dean, Industry: College (Auburn, Lee Co., Alabama)
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