Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1939
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Another Conference Calls: Heading for an afternoon session of the University Senate, President Ruthven ascends the steps of the Rackham building, memoranda in hand. His attire is well-suited for a rainy autumn day.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1939
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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
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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
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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.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1939
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Horses Are His Hobby: Both riding and raising fine horses are a favorite diversion for Dr. Ruthven. At his Knollwood farm near Dixboro, where this picture was taken, he has a stable of Morgan horses.