Publication Date
6-2-1954
Abstract
This official commemorative booklet documents the 35th anniversary celebration and campus building dedications held at Harding College on June 2–3, 1954. It outlines institutional history from 1919 predecessor roots through its 1924 merger and 1934 relocation to Searcy, Arkansas. The document records major administrative and physical achievements under President George S. Benson and Academic Dean L. C. Sears, including regional accreditation, mortgage liquidation, and campus development. Key contents include schedule details for building dedications and commencement, descriptions of newly constructed facilities (such as the Administration Auditorium, American Studies Building, and Ganus Student Center), an annotated 27-point campus map, and addresses by guest speakers including Arkansas Governor Francis Cherry, U.S. Congressman Wilbur D. Mills, and Republic Steel Vice President Thomas F. Patton.
Recommended Citation
Harding College. (1954). Harding College: 35 Years of Service to Youth (1919-1954). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.harding.edu/special-events/31
