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R. Franklin Thompson

R. Franklin ThompsonTitle: R. Franklin Thompson
Artist: Rowena L. Alcorn
Year: 1958

President of the University of Puget Sound (1942-1973)

R. Franklin Thompson, who served from 1942 to 1973 as president then stayed on post-retirement as chancellor, with responsibility for public relations, church relations, and financial development. Known as "Doc T" to the campus community, it's been said that Dr. Thompson knew every student's name during his time as president.

This large painting, commemorating the presidency of R. Franklin Thompson, is located on the second floor near the University Archives.