In Memoria?/!: Frank Diehl Fackenthal

Dr. Frank D. Fackenthal (CC, '06), a member of the Friends
since 1952, died on September 5. He contributed generously of his
time and energies to the activities of our association, serving on
the Council from i960 to 1965 and as interim Chairman from
A'larch, 1962, to January, 1963. He was especially effective when
persuading others to join in furthering the interests of the
Libraries.

His dedicated and distinguished service to Columbia began in
1906, following his graduation from Columbia College. During
the long administrative tenure of President Nicholas Alurray
Butler, he served first as Secretary of the University and later as
Provost. Upon the retirement of President Butler in 1945, Dr.
Fackenthal was appointed Acting President, a post which he held
until he retired in June, 1948.

He was a quiet, genial, and successful administrator, who was

widely beloved.

Hugh J. Kelly

The Society of Older Graduates of Columbia College, of which
Dr. Fackenthal was a former president, is raising a fund in his
memory. It will be used as an endowment fund for the Columbia
University Press, which he served as Chairman of the Trustees
from 1955 until his death. Contributions should be sent to the
secretary and treasurer of the Society: Mr. Hugh J. Kelly, 330
West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036.