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| − | Dr. Pearson's career at Drake University started in 1907 when he joined the faculty as a Professor of German Language and Literature. In 1924, he took a leave from Drake when he was appointed Minister to Poland by President Calvin Coolidge. In 1925, he was then appointed Minister to Finland and served until 1930. On his return to Drake, he was appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. He remained in this position until his death. | + | Dr. Pearson's career at Drake University started in 1907 when he joined the faculty as a Professor of German Language and Literature. In 1924, he took a leave from Drake when he was appointed [[http:''poland.usembassy.gov/emb_previous.html|Minister to Poland]] by President Calvin Coolidge. In 1925, he was then appointed [[http:''www.ambassadorstofinland.com/ministers-to-finland-1919-1953.html|Minister to Finland]] and served until 1930. On his return to Drake, he was appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. He remained in this position until his death. |
Dr. Pearson also had another noted experience in his life which time has made more notable. During his travels to Germany in 1934, he interviewed Chancellor Adolph Hitler of Germany on July 6th. Upon his return to the US, he consulted with President Roosevelt and was "asked to give his views regarding the national recovery program and a report on the economic Situation in Germany" <span style="font-size: 80%; vertical-align: super;">[1]</span>. Dr. Pearson wrote an article about the interview which was published in the New York Herald in July ??, 1934 [insert copy]. Another significant point about this interview was its historic timing. The interview was conducted "just days after the Chancellor ordered the political assassinations of the infamous '[http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/roehm.htm Night of the Long Knives]'<span style="font-size: 90%; vertical-align: super;">[2]</span>. | Dr. Pearson also had another noted experience in his life which time has made more notable. During his travels to Germany in 1934, he interviewed Chancellor Adolph Hitler of Germany on July 6th. Upon his return to the US, he consulted with President Roosevelt and was "asked to give his views regarding the national recovery program and a report on the economic Situation in Germany" <span style="font-size: 80%; vertical-align: super;">[1]</span>. Dr. Pearson wrote an article about the interview which was published in the New York Herald in July ??, 1934 [insert copy]. Another significant point about this interview was its historic timing. The interview was conducted "just days after the Chancellor ordered the political assassinations of the infamous '[http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/roehm.htm Night of the Long Knives]'<span style="font-size: 90%; vertical-align: super;">[2]</span>. | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 3 November 2010
Dr. Alfred John Pearson (Sept. 29, 1869 - August 10, 1939)
Dr. Pearson's career at Drake University started in 1907 when he joined the faculty as a Professor of German Language and Literature. In 1924, he took a leave from Drake when he was appointed Minister to Poland by President Calvin Coolidge. In 1925, he was then appointed Minister to Finland and served until 1930. On his return to Drake, he was appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. He remained in this position until his death.
Dr. Pearson also had another noted experience in his life which time has made more notable. During his travels to Germany in 1934, he interviewed Chancellor Adolph Hitler of Germany on July 6th. Upon his return to the US, he consulted with President Roosevelt and was "asked to give his views regarding the national recovery program and a report on the economic Situation in Germany" [1]. Dr. Pearson wrote an article about the interview which was published in the New York Herald in July ??, 1934 [insert copy]. Another significant point about this interview was its historic timing. The interview was conducted "just days after the Chancellor ordered the political assassinations of the infamous 'Night of the Long Knives'[2].
References
[1] Alfred J Pearson educator 43 years. (Aug 11, 1939). New York Times, p. 19.
[2] Pearson papers reveal the life of a U.S. diplomat. (Sept-Oct, 2007). Iowa Historian: The Newsletter of the State Historical Society of Iowa. Des Moines, IA: State Historical Society