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Gen Ms 13 Kenneth T. H. Brooks Finding Aid, John D. Knowlton

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Kenneth T. H. Brooks received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire and Masters and Doctoral degrees from Boston University. He served as President of Gorham State Teacher’s College from 1960-68, then continued as President of the University of Maine at Gorham from 1968-1970. He stepped down when Gorham merged with the University of Maine at Portland. He wrote See the Green and White Advancing: A History of Gorham Normal School, Teachers College, and State College 1878-1970, which was published in 1995. Kenneth Brooks died December 4, 1995. This small miscellaneous group of papers focuses on Brooks …

Letter From A.M. Day To Minor Rootes, A. M. Day

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from A.M. Day, Station Manager at the Portland International Jetport, to Minor Rootes concerning coupons for a missed flight connection on July 20, 1971.

Letter From Minor Rootes To Jerome Coray, Minor Rootes

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from Minor Rootes to Colonel Jerome Coray, the director of USO Shows with mention of reports and other business documents from the 1970-1971 Gorham State College USO Tour. Also enclosed is an itemized list of expenditures from the tour.

Letter From William J. Macleod To Minor Rootes, William J. Macleod

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from Acting President of the University of Maine Portland-Gorham to Minor Rootes sharing the appraisals from the USO Tour.

Letter From Chesteen A. Smith To The University Of Maine Portland-Gorham, Chesteen A. Smith

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from USAF Lieutenant Colonel Chesteen A. Smith to the University of Maine Portland-Gorham thanking the Gorham Stage College Treehouse Players for their USO performance in Hofn, Iceland.

Letter And Report From J.L. Holcomb To Kenneth T. H. Brooks, J. L. Holcomb

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from USAF First Lieutenant J. L. Holcomb to University of Maine Portland-Gorham President Kenneth T. H. Brooks with a report on the Gorham State College Treehouse Players performance of Carnival at Thule Airforce Base in Greenland during the 1970-1971 USO Tour.

University Of Maine Portland- Gorham Commencement Program 1971, University Of Maine Portland - Gorham

Commencement Programs

The Gorham State College of the University of Maine program for the Ninetieth-second Annual Commencement. Held in Gorham, Maine June 6, 1971. Address given by Dr. Robert M. York.

The Fantasticks Program From The 1970-1971 Uso Tour, Gorham State College

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Libretto by Tom Jones Music by Harvey L. Schmidt

Uso Shows Daily Reports, Gorham State College

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Daily reports of the 1970-1971 Gorham State College USO Tour from June 15, 1971 through July 21, 1971.

Letter From Ramon Figueroa To Minor Rootes, Ramon Figueroa

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

A letter from Ramon Figueroa, Administrative Assitant of USO Shows, to Minor Rootes concerning per diem payment from the Gorham State College 1970-1971 USO Tour.

Gorham State College Of The University Of Maine Commencement Program 1970, Gorham State College Of The University Of Maine

Commencement Programs

The Gorham State College of the University of Maine programs for the Baccalaureate Services, and Ninetieth-first Annual Commencement. Held in Gorham, Maine June 7, 1970. Address given by Dr. Herman R. Branson.

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 20, 05/15/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Senate Sponsors Free Club Type Entertainment -- Leaders To Meet At GSC -- Festival Opens Tonight -- College Assembly Race Loose -- PoGo Mobe Lobby -- Reps Plan War Amendment

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 19, 05/08/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

All Night Vigil Held In Protest Of Killings -- Students Rally To Express Concern For Country -- Assembly Overrides Veto -- Seniors Get Housing Priority -- McNeil Displays Concern

Letter From Harold I. Hansen To Minor Rootes, Harold I. Hansen

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from Harold I. Hansen to Minor Rootes about the proposed production for the USO Tour, Carnival.

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 18, 05/01/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

College Assembly To Hold Elections -- New Student Editors Named -- Teacher Ed. Task Force Hold Informative Meetings -- Pic'l Named President Of N.E. Forensic Association -- 14 Vie For Senate Seats -- UMO Establishes Environmental Studies Center -- GSC Chamber Singers To Give Concert Tour

Letter From Kenneth T.H. Brooks To Colonel Jerome Coray, Kenneth T.H. Brooks

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from University of Maine Portland-Gorham President Kenneth T.H. Brooks to Colonel Jerome Coray formalizing the acceptance of the Gorham State College Theatre Department to the 1970-1971 USO Tour.

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 17, 04/24/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Parents' Day Hosts 800 Moms And Dads -- Teach-In Environment In A Mess -- Assembly Defeats Two Student Amendments -- Graduation Speaker Named -- Louis And Company To Give Dance Performance -- Spring Concert To Feature Versions Of "Dido & Aeneas"-- Student Senate Hires New Full Time Secretary -- Credit Hour Needs Reduced To 120; Seniors Unaffected -- Tuition Hike Partly Offset By Scholarship Availability -- Exceptional Acting Displayed

News From Uso Shows Press Release, Uso Shows

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Press release announcing colleges accepted for the 1970-1971 USO Tour.

Memo From Judy Story, Director Of Publicity, Uso Shows, Judy Story Uso Shows

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Memo accompanying press releases for college shows selected for USO Shows for the 1970-1971 tour.

Letter To Minor Rootes From Judy Story, Director Of Publicity, Uso Shows, Judy Story Uso Shows

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter establishing contact for publicity for USO Shows. Envelope included.

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 16, 04/17/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Complete Schedule Set For Parents' Day -- Melodrama Opening Tonight -- Dr. Schleh Elected To Assembly Presidency -- Administrators Review Education System -- Gorham Heads Discuss Campus Organization -- Student Art Show Deemed Success; Variety Exhibited -- Upward Bound To Start Fourth Session

Letter To University President Kenneth T. H. Brooks From Harold I. Hansen, Chairman Of Aeta-Uso Overseas Touring, Harold I. Hansen

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

No abstract provided.

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 15, 04/10/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

President Kenneth Brooks Steps Down Accepts Position As University Professor -- Assembly Institutes Theater-Speech Major -- Crew Members Prepare For Play Opener -- Maine Music Theater To Present Summer Program

Letter From Aeta-Uso Overseas Touring Committee To Gorham State College, Aeta-Uso Overseas Touring Committee

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from AETA-USO Overseas Touring Committee formally announcing the schools chosen for the 1970-1971 USO Tour for the United States Department of Defense.

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 14, 03/20/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Treehouse Players Named To USO Tour -- Assembly Needs Sighted -- Alcohol Policy Submitted To Senate -- Parietal Proposal Returned -- Brooks Comments On Gorham's Growth -- Hatfield Urges New Army -- New Housing Situation A Possibility

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 13, 03/13/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

College Assembly Confirms New Courses -- Weather Hinders Carnival -- Student Senate Drafts New Constitution -- Acquaint Yourself With Dr. Archie L. Buffkins -- WGAN Endorses Brooks As President Of Combined Gorham-Portland Campuses

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 12, 03/06/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Dorm Petitions For Parietals -- Dyer Assumes Harnois' Post -- Setzuan Misses D.C. Bid -- Chancellor McNeil Selects President's Committee -- Udall To Speak On Conservation At UMO -- I.A. Fraternity Elects Officers -- University Debates Merits Of Opening Date Shift

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 11, 02-27-1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Winter Carnival To Highlight Spectras And Open Party -- "Other" Shows Face As Underground Paper -- Peace Corps Representative Conveys Experiences of Trainees To Students -- Male Visitation Set -- Harnois Replaced As Executive Member -- Maine Music Theatre To Present Showcase Conceived By Two Gorham Students

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 10, 02/20/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Trustees Hike Tuition Costs -- President's Council Replaces IFC -- Freshman Sponsored Coffee House Success - "Lost Friend" Filled To Capacity -- Lion's Club Sponsors Spring Clean-Up -- Student Placement Services Available Through Personnel Office -- Changes Suggested For College Bookstore

The Observer Vol. 12, Issue No. 9, 02/13/1970, Gorham State College

Observer, The

Grass Seeks GOP Nomination -- Observer Undertakes Weekly Publication -- Waban Collects Benefits -- Harnois Assumes Presidency -- New Education Course Gives Students Experience In Actual Classroom Situations -- Hillcrest To Be Delivered In Fall -- Qualters Exhibits Art