Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 26, 1939
Caption:
When Two First Ladies Meet: What Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, first lady of the land, and Mrs. Alexander G. Ruthven, first lady of the University, had to say to each other while chatting together when the above photograph was taken was not reported but their expressions indicate that with womanly proclivity for "breaking the ice" they were absorbed in an animated discussion amusing to both. Mrs. Roosevelt is the guest of the Ruthvens while in Ann Arbor today to deliver a lecture.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1939
Caption:
Building Plans Studied: During recent months the huge construction program on the campus has brought added responsibilities and necessitated many conferences between President Ruthven and Prof. Lewis M. Gram, director of University plant extension. They are shown poring over a blue print.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1939
Caption:
Deans Hold Bi-Weekly Meeting: With President Ruthven at the head of the council table, the various deans of the University form one of the institution's governing bodies. Seen above, starting in the foreground and reading around toward the right are Dean Clarence S. Yoakum of the graduate school; Dean of Students Joseph A. Bursley; Dr. Ruthven; Dr. Frank E. Robbins, assistant to the president; Vice President Shirley W. Smith and Dean Clare E. Griffin of the school of business administration.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1939
Caption:
Here's Solid Comfort: Ensconced in an easy chair with a book and his dog, Eleanor, demanding his attention, Dr. Ruthven settles down for an evening at home.