Title: J.V. Breitwieser Papers, 1935-1942

ID: OGLMC162

Primary Creator: Breitwieser, J.V. (Joseph) (1884-1950)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Subjects: University of North Dakota - Administration, University of North Dakota - Faculty

Languages: English

"Dean Joseph V. Breitwieser, dean of the school of education and director of the graduate division of the University of North Dakota, was listed among the 15 dead in the crash of a Northwest Airlines plane in Minneapolis early Tuesday night. He was 65 years old and lived at 515 S. Fifth St...Born in Jasper, Ind., March 31, 1884, Dean Breitwieser received his early education in the common schools at Tipton, Ind., and after two years at Arcadia, Ind., high school he entered Central Normal College at Danville, Ind. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University in 1907 and his master's degree a year later from the same school. He received a doctor of philosophy degree from Columbia University in 1910."

Source: "University Dean Dies in Crash" Grand Forks Herald, 9 March 1950

University of North Dakota - Administration
University of North Dakota - Faculty

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). J.V. Breitwieser Papers. OGLMC 162, Box #, Folder #.  Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid input to Archon in January 2020.