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Writings, Short Stories, and Speeches
 
Harry Westcott Rockwell was named principal of the Buffalo State Normal School (now known as Buffalo State College) in 1919. In 1926 the name of the institution changed from the Buffalo State Normal School to the New York State College for Teachers at Buffalo. Rockwell became the college's first president. During his tenure, Buffalo State experienced tremendous growth. In 1919 the student body numbered 275 students. When Rockwell retired in 1951, the student body had grown to 2,022. Rockwell presented over 10,000 diplomas and awarded more than 5,000 degrees in his 32 years of service. Under his guidance, the college moved from its 3.5 acre normal school site (presently Grover Cleveland High School on Fourteenth Street) to its 55-acre Elmwood Avenue location.

Through Rockwell's efforts, the college won state approval as a teachers college, became the first state-operated college to offer a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, won an "A" rating from the American Association of Teachers Colleges, and began granting master's degrees for its graduate programs. He also instituted a building plan for the college. From 1931 to 1951, when he retired, a student union, two dormitories, and a library were built; a science and industrial arts buildings were in the blueprint stage and a fine arts building was in the planning stage. Rockwell retired in 1951. Rockwell Hall was named for him as a symbol of his dedicated service to the college.

The Harry Rockwell Collection is located in the E. H. Butler, Archives & Special Collections Department. For more information please contact an archivist or visit: http://library.buffalostate.edu/archives
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  • Fiction Stories; Dr. Harry W. Rockwell; Book 1 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Fiction Stories; Dr. Harry W. Rockwell; Book 1

    Harry W. Rockwell

    A collection of fictional short stories written by Dr. Harry W. Rockwell.

  • Fiction Stories; Dr. Harry W. Rockwell; Book 2 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Fiction Stories; Dr. Harry W. Rockwell; Book 2

    Harry W. Rockwell

    A collection of fictional short stories written by Dr. Harry W. Rockwell.

  • Papers; A History of the Rotary Club of Buffalo; 1911-1955 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Papers; A History of the Rotary Club of Buffalo; 1911-1955

    Harry W. Rockwell

    A book containing information on members of the Rotary Club of Buffalo from 1911-1955.

  • Papers; Memorial Convocation of Dr. Harry W. Rockwell; 1961 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Papers; Memorial Convocation of Dr. Harry W. Rockwell; 1961

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Memorial convocation from Buffalo State College regarding the passing of Dr. Harry W. Rockwell.

  • Papers; Newspaper Clippings; Ithaca College Choral Club, Ithaca Quartette, and relatives of Dr. Harry W. Rockwell by Harry W. Rockwell

    Papers; Newspaper Clippings; Ithaca College Choral Club, Ithaca Quartette, and relatives of Dr. Harry W. Rockwell

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Various newspaper clippings regarding numerous Ithaca College Choral Club and Ithaca Quartette performances in the late 1800s, along with relatives.

  • Papers; Rockwell Correspondence by Harry W. Rockwell

    Papers; Rockwell Correspondence

    Harry W. Rockwell

    A series of letters addressed to Dr. Harry W. Rockwell and his daughter Harriet.

  • Papers; Rotary Club of Buffalo, NY Pamphlet; May 1938 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Papers; Rotary Club of Buffalo, NY Pamphlet; May 1938

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Pamphlet from the Rotary Club of Buffalo, NY regarding their nomination of Dr. Harry W. Rockwell as candidate for District Governor.

  • Papers; School of Practice Commencement Materials; 1943 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Papers; School of Practice Commencement Materials; 1943

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Documents included pertain to Harriet Rockwell's graduation from the school of practice in 1943.

  • Speeches; Commencement Speech for Ithaca College; 1948 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Speeches; Commencement Speech for Ithaca College; 1948

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Dr. Harry W. Rockwell's speech notes for Ithaca College's 1948 commencement.

  • Speeches; Hartwell Dedication by Harry W. Rockwell

    Speeches; Hartwell Dedication

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Various notes from Dr. Harry W. Rockwell's Hartwell Dedication.

  • Speeches; Notes for Speech at Dunkirk High School; June 28th, 1954 by Harry W. Rockwell

    Speeches; Notes for Speech at Dunkirk High School; June 28th, 1954

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Dr. Harry W. Rockwell's speech notes for Dunkirk High School in June 1954.

  • Speeches; Teacher Training in NY State by Harry W. Rockwell

    Speeches; Teacher Training in NY State

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Dr. Harry W. Rockwell's speech notes for Teacher Training in NY State.

  • Writings; "Sinclair Lewis" by Harry W. Rockwell

    Writings; "Sinclair Lewis"

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Story of nephew's composition.

  • Writings; "The Big Change" written by Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Rockwell by Harry W. Rockwell

    Writings; "The Big Change" written by Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Rockwell

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Writings discussing a world change from 1900-1950.

  • Writings; "The Cradle of Our Religion" written by Dr. Harry W. Rockwell by Harry W. Rockwell

    Writings; "The Cradle of Our Religion" written by Dr. Harry W. Rockwell

    Harry W. Rockwell

    Writings regarding Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Rockwell's trip to the Mediterranean and the Middle East in 1926.

 
 
 

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