Holt, Hamilton Adm.: Woodstock Reunion 8/15/1936
Scope and Contents
These are the official records of Hamilton Holt (1872-1951), the eighth President of Rollins, who fostered a great legacy of expansion and growth for the College. Holt established the Spanish-Mediterranean architectural style on the campus, founded the Animated Magazine, and launched the Conference Plan that centered the Rollins curriculum on individual students. He also brought many great personalities to Rollins, including Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, and the American philosopher John Dewey. It was during the Holt era that Rollins achieved national prominence as one of the outstanding experimental colleges of the time.
Dates
- Created: 1925-1949
Conditions Governing Access
Open access.
Extent
From the Collection: 34.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 34.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Holt, Hamilton (Person)
- From the Collection: Office of the President (Organization)
- From the Collection: Eastwood, Cynthia (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rollins College Archives & Special Collections Repository