William Herbert Page
Compiled
By
Jason S. Page
Activity of
Friday April 12th 2002
12:20pm to 2:50pm
Photo’s are archived but not included in this edition.
This material is dedicated to the spirit of the Page family, Page relatives, and Page friends.
Footnote notation of indexing references and photographs:
References:
(X1.X2.X3.X4)
X1.Folder or Archive number
X2. Item number
X3. Footnote number
X4. Reference with respect to the source’s page number
X(n). Reference any more specific than a page number or where a page number reference is not applicable.
Photographs:
[PXXXYYYY: Z]
P/C - Digital photography as original copy method / Laser copy machine as method of original copy method.
X – Camera model identifier
Y – Individual photograph reference number
Z – Photograph archived folder reference number
Abstract:
These are summaries of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, manuscripts, reports, speeches and course material (such as copies of examination questions) of William Herbert Page, professor of law from 1917 to 1948. The bulk of the correspondence relates to the publication of the various editions to Page’s digrst of Ohio statues and consists chiefly of correspondence with his publisher, the W. H. Anderson Company, and with his collaborator, H. L. Connett. There are also several folders of miscellaneous correspondence. The correspondence covers the period from 1909 to 1932, with the greater portion falling within the 1920’s. In addition to the correspondence files, there are two boxes of miscellaneous materials, scattered throughout the period from 1903 to 1930. Included herein are such materials as several drafts of a manuscript, "Professor Ehrlich’s Living Law"; correspondence and legal briefs for the National Engineering Company litigation (1914-1916); and Page’s draft of the agreement between the University Regents and the trustees of the National Teachers’ Seminary of Milwaukee (1927), whereby the Seminar’s trustees turned over their assets to the University. Two small folders of materials on the Division of Social Studies and the University Committee have been removed from Page’s file and may be found under the appropriate organization.
The correspondence is arranged chronologically and by subject. The miscellaneous materials are arranged by subject only.
The folder concerning Professor Page’s anticipated retirement in 1938 has been added to this series. The folder also contains material on the Law school’s policy regarding retirement at age of seventy – see box 9.
Contents:
In the order that I open the archive I summarize and provide copies of the materials found therein:
An article reads "Page still teaching at 81" by Judy Reinitz in a 1949 June issue of Centennial Cardinal addresses Herbie’s exception to the state requirement of retirement age of seventy. The article also refers to the presentation of a portrait of Dr. Page, "A few years ago, at the annual banquet of the Wisconsin Law school association, a portrait of Dr. Page was presented to the law school by the student body." Where that portrait is today is still unknown.
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In 1904, Charles R. Van Hise is recounted by emeritus President Edwin Broun Fred as saying
"Nothing that the professor or laboratory can do for the student can take the place of daily close companionship . . . in the intimate communal life of the dormitories."
(1.2.2.1)
William Herbert Page had a floor of the third residence hall dedicated to him. The hall began construction in 1963 the Ogg Hall after Fredrick Ogg. "Dorm number 3 was designed for 960 men…Ogg was designed to be used by men only." Ogg hall is now connected to Gordom Commons by underground tunnel and connected to Witte Hall by elevated foot bridge. (1.2.1)
"Frederck A. Ogg served in the political science department from 1914 until his retirement in 1948." Apart from chairing the department of graduate division of social studies, he wrote seventeen books including the monumental textbook, Introduction to American Government and Politics, Ogg and Ray. (1.2.2.2)
Edwin Broun Fred recounts Herbie in the context of the Page House:
"William Herbert Page, member of Law School faculty from 1917 to 1952, was an authority on contracts and wills and author of noted critiques, and analyses and books on law. Described as "on of the University’s most accomplished , energetic and vivid personalities," it was recalled on his death in 1962 that "already in his lifetime he had become a subject of legend, long to be remembered by Wisconsin lawyers."
Also included in the Ogg house is the Leith house next to the Page house. Charles Kenneth Leith, a professor of geology and noble contributor to the Manhattan project, was a close relative of the Pages.
(1.2.2.3)
Below is the dedication to William Herbert Page, which was amended in April of 1966.
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A student, Rachwal, A.W., of Mr. (Geneva?) Schoenfeld, wrote an essay "Prof. William ‘Herbie’ Page of the Law school" before Herbie’s departure.
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On October 6th, 1952, a Memorial resolution o the faculty of the University of Wisconsin – on the death of Professor William Herbert Page – was submitted by Charles Bunn, William G. Rice, Frederick W. Roe, A.W. Schorger, John C. Stedman, George H. Young, and Ray A. Brown, Chairman.
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In an issue of Alumni Magazine [sic: name of magazine rufly determined by UW Archives.] was an article dedicated to Herbie and a select other professors in "Old Professors Never Die"
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There are some correspondence that will need to be stitched together a later time.
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I have only covered a few items in just a folder. I predict this project will take me a year at least.
