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Philanthropist, trustee, and patron of the arts Marta Weeks Wulf has a deep and resounding appreciation for education and music, and has dedicated her life to supporting both. With her late husband, L. Austin Weeks, she provided a naming gift to help build the Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library and Technology Center at the Frost School of Music, which opened in 2005. The lobby of the library is dedicated to Austin’s late mother, Una Austin Weeks.

In 1947, Frank J. Rimoldi, a professor of applied tropical botany who taught landscape and conservation, began the arboretum on the University of Miami campus with a teaching collection of 250 trees and 100 shrubs. In 1949, the Arboretum was named in honor and memory of Dr. John C. Gifford, the first graduate forester in the United States, an expert on tropical woods and influential professor of tropical forestry. By 1951, the Arboretum, under the guidance of Chairman of the Botany Department, Taylor Alexander, had expanded to over 500 species.

Eugene E. Cohen was the University of Miami's Vice President and Treasurer from 1958 to 1965 and Vice President for Financial Affairs from 1965 to 1976.

Dr. C. (Clyde) J. Wingfield was the University of Miami's Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost from 1976 to 1980.

Born Clyde Wingfield on March 13, 1931, he earned a Ph.D. from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.  Besides his tenure at the UM, he was a professor and university administrator at Texas Tech, Penn State, the University of Texas, El Paso, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Baruch College (President 1971-1976), College at Old Westbury, SUNY, and Northern Illinois University.  He passed away on September 15, 2001 at the age of 80.

Ron Fraser, nicknamed the "Wizard of College Baseball," coached the Hurricanes from 1963 to 1992 and led them to the 1982 and 1985 College World Series titles.  He passed away on January 20, 2013 at the age of 79.

Walter Etling Papers Finding Aid © 2010 University of Miami. Requests to reproduce or publish materials from this collection should be directed to asc.library@miami.edu. Etling’s student

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George Samuel Schuyler, 1895-1977, was an African-American author, journalist, and a social commentator known for his conservative views.

In the spring of 1967 the University of Miami extended formal recognition to the United Black Students group, which was organized and led by Harold Long (student representative) and William Butler (Vice President for Student Affairs).

Dr. Elwood Morton Miller was a professor of the Department of Zoology, University of Miami and a termite specialist.

Anna Anllo, Amando De Vito, Matt Kostrab, Sarah McIntire, and Samantha Sanderson wrote, took photographs, and designed the publication.  It was a collaborative ekphrasis project edited and produced by Diane Louise Larson, English Department, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami.

The University of Miami Alumni Association was founded in 1930 and governed by a volunteer board of directors. The UMAA is committed to encouraging lifelong education, providing quality services and programming, and assisting in the continued development and enhancement of the University of Miami.

Dr. Herbert C. Quay was a professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Miami.  Dr. Donald R. Peterson was a professor at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers State Universtiy.

Before working at the University of Miami, Erl Roman established a reputation as a fisherman and writer. He fished throughout the United States, in Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas and the West Indies, and held several fishing records. Roman also launched a crusade for fresh water conservation in Florida and

contributed to the passage of state conservation game and fish laws. Roman also played a key role in promoting the University of Miami. He held a public relations position in the University's Office of Public Information from 1946-64, promoted the University of Miami football team and publicized the Marine Laboratory. Roman also taught a fishing course, coached the polo team and contributed to the university in numerous ways.

Roman's knowledge of sport fishing led to a successful writing career. After graduating from Baltimore City College, he wrote Fishing for Fun in Salty Waters. Numerous outdoor magazines also published his articles. For 17 years, Roman was fishing editor for the Miami Herald, and he held positions as second fishing editor of America and editor of Outdoorsman Magazine.

In addition to fishing, Roman displayed an avid interest in college football. He first supported the University of Miami team during the early 1930's, initiating a lifelong connection with the University. In 1933 Roman helped organize and promote the first "Palm Festival" game which brought the school national publicity and set the precedent for what became known as the "Orange Bowl Game." Roman also aided the team through his donation of the mascot "Touchdown Tommy"--a small canon decorated in school colors.

In 1935, a University of Miami cheerleader originated the practice of firing a canon whenever the football team scored. Two years later Erl Roman painted a salute gun and presented it to the team. The canon, named "Touchdown Tommy," was fired "...on the opening kickoff, on the advent of all scores, at the opening of the second half, and at the end of the game, steadily building up a tradition..."

He also organized "The Quarterback's Club" in 1938, to garner financial support for the team. The Club familiarized Dade County residents with the University of Miami, increased game attendance, raised funds for the football team, and provided aid for players. An "Entertainment Committee" planned events for visiting squads, and organized dinners and awards banquets. The "Publicity Committee" advertised the club, and the "Block Membership Committee" focused on soliciting large donations from "business firms, movie houses, et cetera...to be used in obtaining outstanding football talent." The club paid for players' hospitalization insurance and trips home, and for coaches' scouting expenses. Club members entertained and acquainted players with the Miami area, and placed them in jobs during school vacations and after graduation.

Roman actively promoted University of Miami football in his capacity as a publicist and in personal and business correspondence. In his letters Roman often discussed attendance at football games and described the excitement of the crowds. In an attempt to interest a journalist in Miami football, Roman wrote that "Football enthusiasm here really is excessive. It's the damndest thing I've ever seen anywhere...I'll get busy and dig up dope for the article on the football games and crowds, and I'll predict that it will make the most interesting football story ever carried in the Post."

In 1946, University of Miami President Bowman F. Ashe requested that Roman work for the University's Office of Public Information. Roman accepted the public relations position which involved the promotion of numerous aspects of the university including those with which he was personally involved: polo, football, the Marine Laboratory and Adult Division Courses. He also wrote or obtained press releases covering university news.

While at the University of Miami, Roman introduced a "Fresh and Salt Water Fishing Class" offered through the Physical Education Department and by the Adult Education Division. For ten years Roman taught this two credit course which drew Dade County residents and tourists as well as students. The polo team, organized in 1947, became another of Roman's projects. He coached the team, leading it to a number of National Championship victories and issued press releases to popularize the sport. Roman also played an instrumental role in the establishment of the first chapter of a national fraternity on campus, and he founded the Symphony Club to aid the developing orchestra.

In his official capacity as publicist, Roman concentrated on public relations in two areas. In correspondence dated 1953 Roman reported that he was "...mainly concerned with the Marine Laboratory and the athletic department..." two areas he "always sort of specialized in." Using his organizational and publicity skills as he had on behalf of the football team, Roman increased financial backing of the Marine Lab and promoted the institution When the lab was founded in 1942, it lacked funds, buildings and staff. Roman introduced the lab's director to donors who funded the construction of three buildings as well as numerous research projects. Roman participated in and advertised much of this research. The lab, originally staffed by two scientists and housed in an abandoned boathouse on Miami Beach, rapidly became a productive research center with a forty member team. Following his retirement in 1964, Roman continued to raise money for this facility, later known as the Marine Institute, and to promote the University of Miami.

Rex T. Hall is an alumnus (class of 1938) of the University of Miami.  At the time of the publication, he was the Percussion Instructor at Wayne State University and Music Instructor at Detroit, Michigan, public schools.

Professor Minnette M. Massey workd with Dean Sturges as assistant dean, then served three years as Acting Dean of the University of Miami's Law School in the 1960s.

Professor Minnette M. Massey worked with Dean Sturges as assistant dean, then served three years as the Acting Dean of the University of Miami's Law School in the 1960s.