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Hamilton Holt (August 18, 1872 – April 26, 1951) was an American educator, editor, author and politician. He was President of Rollins College 1925 to 1949. He was President of Rollins College 1925 to 1949.
President Hamilton Holt decided to require all professors to make a "loyalty pledge" to keep their jobs. In March 1933, Holt fired John Andrew Rice, an atheist scholar and unorthodox teacher, whom Holt had hired, along with three other "golden personalities" (as Holt called them), in his push to put Rollins on the cutting edge of innovative education, for refusing to sign the loyalty pledge.
This is a list of notable alumni who graduated and attended Rollins College. RC=Rollins College CB=Crummer Graduate School of Business HH=Hamilton Holt School Fred Rogers, known for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
With Hamilton Holt he began "The Animated Magazine," which he served as publisher for twenty years. He was Vice-President of Rollins from 1938–1951. His sister, Eulalie Grover, was the author of many children's books, including the "Sunbonnet" and "Overall" series. Her books sold over four million copies.
Contemporary newspapers reported that Rollins had "no objections whatsoever" to playing the game, but had canceled the game after "consulting leading white and negro residents" in their area. [6] In addressing students and faculty, Rollins president Hamilton Holt stated: [ 5 ]
In 1928, Robie became an associate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, at the request of Hamilton Holt. She later became the college's interior designer (notable of Pugsley Hall and Mayflower Hall) while doubling as its assistant professor of art between 1932 and 1938. She became associate professor of art between 1938 and 1944.
Knowles Memorial Chapel continues to be used as the Rollins College Chapel and its dean is the pastor of the college. [8] The chapel is also the venue for many musical events, especially during the annual Bach Festival of Winter Park.
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