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Murfin Gate on Madison Avenue, January 1938 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Murfin Gate on Madison Avenue, January 1938 image
Year:
1938
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 22, 1938
Caption:
FRAMES ENTRANCE TO DORMITORY COURT: Only an ornamental lamp remains to be hung on the Murfin gate, erected on E. Madison St. between the Michigan Union wing (right) and Allen house, men's dormitory (left). The gateway gives access to the inner court on which the new dormitory faces. It honors James O. Murfin, who retired at the end of 1937 after nearly 20 years as a regent of the University.

University of Michigan Celebrates the Birthday of 'Varsity' Fight Song, October 1936 Photographer: Eck Stanger

University of Michigan Celebrates the Birthday of 'Varsity' Fight Song, October 1936 image
Year:
1936
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 10, 1936
Caption:
Celebrating The Birthday Of 'Varsity': The composers of one of Michigan's most popular songs Dr. Earl V. Moore and J. Fred Lawton, were honored at a dinner given by Regent James O. Murfin in the Michigan Union last night. One of the features was a birthday cake lighted by 25 candles. Left to right: Dr. Moore, musical director of the University; Regent Murfin; Athletic Director Fielding H. Yost, to whom the song was dedicated, and Mr. lawton. Their wives also were present.