" "We heartily welcome Dr. Gladfelter, indeed we receive his election and inauguration with an enthusuasm that is justly indicative of the high esteem and the respect we have for him. ' "We think of him not only as a man steeped in the fine...
" "I desire to convey to Dr. Gladfelter the official congratulations of the Philadelphia City Government, upon the occasion of his inauguration as the fourth President of Temple University. It is fitting that we should thus honor one of our City's...
" "We are indeed fortunate to have as our chief executive one who knows our problems and who has devoted practically his entire career to Temple University." "I am sure you join with me in wishing Dr. Gladfelter success in the critical days that...
" "The Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universites is particularly pleased and honored for this opportunity to greet Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter upon his inauguration as President of Temple University." "His genius - I use the word...
" "Temple University is particularly fortunate in having secured Dr. Gladfelter as its new President. " "We confidently expect that with Dr. Gladfelter at our helm, one of the most beautiful urban campuses in the whole United States will arise on...
"The invocation will be delivered by Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, president of the United Lutherean Church in America, which Dr. Gladfelter serves as a member of the executive board.- The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, December 13, 1959"
"Dr. Gladfelter, a graduate of Gettysburg College, came to Temple in 1930, was named registrar the next year. In 1941, he became vice president and was given the additional duties of provost in 1946. - The Philadelphia Daily News, Tuesday,...
"Dr. Gladfelter accepted his charge at the hands of U.S. District Court Judge George A. Welsh, a vice president of the University, at Baptist Temple, Broad and Berks Sts., in ceremonies which also marked the 75th anniversary of the University. -...
" "One does not stand in this place where the founder and first President stood and receive this charge without feeling deeply humble, gravely responsible, and sincerely grateful." - Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, Monday, December 14, 1959"
"Philadelphia, December 14, 1959 - Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, who started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, became the fourth president of Temple University today. - The New York Times"
"Bishop Fred P. Corson, of the Methodist Church in the Philadelphia area, chairman of the Temple University Board of Trustees, presided at the inauguration. The invocation was spoken by Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, president of the United Lutheran...
"Judge Welsh handed Dr. Gladfelter the University's charter and placed about his shoulders the seal of Temple University - The Philadelphia Bulletin, Monday, December 14, 1959"
" "For 75 years", Dr. Gladfelter said, "the purpose of Temple University has needed no restatement, and its present dynamic character suggests that the future will underscore the vision of the founder." - The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday,...
"Under the leadership of Dr. Gladfelter, Temple promises to be of even greater service to the community than it has been in the past. He takes into office with him the good wishes of not only the civic leaders, the community and the alumni, but...
" "Today, we greet you, Dr. Millard E. Gladfelter, fourth President of Temple University. We wish you health, we wish you strength. We know of your interest, loyalty and educational philosophy. We pledge you our support, not merely financially,...
" "We have all listened with care to the charge which has just been given to Dr. Gladfelter as the President of Temple University. My privilege is to give to Mrs. Gladfelter a charge - to you, Marty, comes a responsibility to Temple University and...
"The luncheon program's presiding officer is the Honorable Peter H. Tuttle, member of the Board of Trustees. - The Temple University News, Wednesday, December 2, 1959"
"Among those in academic gowns for the colorful ceremony were 27 college presidents. Governor Lawrence was a speaker. - The Philadelphia Bulletin, Monday, December 14, 1959"
