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...entirely taken by surprise," and Derwent S. Whittlesey, professor of Geography, yesterday, commenting on the recent administration move eliminating Geography as a field of concentration...
Professor Whittlesey, whose permanent appointment will not be touched by the University action, has just returned from a trip through the Middle-West, where he received a medal from the Chicago Geographical Society for geographical research...
Professor Whittlesey cited his reasons for believing that "Harvard can hold a position of leadership in American geography" and emphasized "the importance of geography in world-wide thinking...
...move the more anachronous. Although it is improbable that the administration will reconsider its decision, a measure must be introduced whereby some remnant of the Department may be preserved. This, too, appears doubtful, however, for there remains little enticement in the way of advanced teaching and research to Professor Whittlesey, one of the great political geographers in the country. But if it is not a feeble hope to expect him to remain in a University which has virtually abolished his field, he should be persuaded to undertake a General Education course emphasizing the influence of geography on history, government...
...Harvard can't hope to have strong departments in everything," Hurlbut said in explanation, adding that second term Juniors and Seniors now in the field are safe. Permanently-appointed Derwent S. Whittlesey, professor of Geography, returns from leave of absence next fall and will continue to give Geography courses for non-concentrators...