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Haas, Leonard C.

 Person

Biography

Leonard Clarence Haas was born on February 17, 1915, and grew up in Altoona, Wisconsin. Haas graduated from Eau Claire State Teachers College in 1935 with his bachelor’s degree in education. He earned a master’s degree in history from UW-Madison in 1938, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1954. He married Dorellen M. Lambert on May 31, 1941, and returned to UW-Eau Claire that year as a history and government instructor. From 1959-1971, Haas served as President of Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire until 1964, and Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (1964-1971). From 1971-1973, he served as Executive Vice-President of the University of Wisconsin System where he played a major role in the merging of state colleges and universities into one system. He returned to UW-EC in 1973 and served as chancellor until 1980. Haas remained at the university as a history professor from 1980 until his retirement in 1985. The Fine Arts Center was dedicated to Haas and his wife in 1986. Haas died at the age of 83 on March 14, 1998.

During Haas' tenure the university grew from five to 25 buildings and from 1,700 to nearly 11,000 students. The proportion of students coming from outside the Eau Claire area, and even from outside Wisconsin, increased greatly. Bachelor's degree programs in nursing and business were initiated. Acknowledgment of their high quality came from the college's membership and recognition of excellence in 30 honor societies and accreditations. At the suggestion of his mentor, Professor Laura Sutherland, he adopted "Excellence" as the university's motto.

Occupations

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Zorn Papers, 1916-1987

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 393
Summary

Willis Lawrence “Bill” Zorn was a Dean of Men, athletic director and a celebrated coach of the UW-Eau Claire basketball and football teams from 1928-1969 at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. The collection includes personal and administrative files, Eau Claire athletics and NAIA files, and records of the Air Force Training Program that was housed on the Eau Claire campus from 1943-44.

Dates: 1916-1987

Centennial Oral History Collection, 2012-2013

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 347
Summary

Oral history interviews conducted by students and staff, prior to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Centennial in 2016. The interviews cover a wide range of topics related to the history of the school. Includes digital materials.

Dates: 2012-2013

Leonard Haas Papers, 1923-1991

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 401
Summary

Personal and professional papers of UW-Eau Claire President and Chancellor Leonard C. Haas (1959-1971, 1973-1980). Papers include class notes and papers as a student, lecture notes, teacher preparation files, and materials related to UW-EC on the President’s Club, economic impact of the university on the community, and evaluation of administration.

Dates: 1923-1991

Putnam Park Records, 1896-2022

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 117
Summary Principally minutes of the Putnam Park Commission and its predecessors which advise University officials on the use of Putnam Park, a local nature preserve. Originally the property of lumberman Henry C. Putnam, Putnam Park was donated to the City of Eau Claire in 1909, and to the University in 1957. Shortly thereafter William R. Davies established the Putnam Park Management Committee to advise the President and the Long-Range Planning Committee on the use of the nature preserve. It has...
Dates: 1896-2022

University Archives Photograph Collection, 1916-2011

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 279
Summary A collection of over 2000 photographs focusing on the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. The collection includes images of university buildings, various campus scenes, athletics, student organizations, student activities, programs and special events, ceremonies, and people (identified and unidentified students, staff, faculty, administrators, dignitaries, and campus visitors). The collection is arranged into eight series: buildings, athletics, student organizations, campus and student...
Dates: 1916-2011

University Archives Slides Collection, 1916-2002

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 105
Summary Photographic slides of University related activities providing a representation of campus life and documenting the photographic work done by the Media Development Center. The Media Development Center provides photographic, audio, videotape, and graphic services to the University community. Topics include faculty teaching, campus scenes, student life, construction of campus buildings, academic buildings, student housing, exterior scenes, Putnam Park, Little Niagara Creek, events on campus,...
Dates: 1916-2002

University Historical Films, 1934-1994

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 599
Summary

Reel to reel films documenting various events at the Eau Claire State Teachers College (1927-1951), Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire (1951-1964), Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (1964-1971), and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, dating from 1934 to post 1976. Some of these films are available digitally at: University Historical Films

Dates: 1934-1994

University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Faculty and Staff Publications and Information Files, circa 1930-1990

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 135
Summary

Includes original and reprint faculty and staff publications, newspaper clippings, biographical information, and memorial service programs.Also contains a UW--Eau Claire faculty bibliography (circa 1982) and University of Wisconsin System Faculty Publication abstracts from 1967-1970.

Dates: circa 1930-1990

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Records, 1936-2024 (bulk 1956-2024)

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 137
Summary The University Foundation was established in 1958 through the Eau Claire College Committee, to act as a legal depository to receive, invest, and distribute funds to supplement those which the state provides. This is done through donor gifts and bequests, fund raising, and providing scholarships, financial aid, and opportunities for students. A board of directors and various committees direct the foundation’s activities to benefit the university and to advocate between the university and...
Dates: 1936-2024 (bulk 1956-2024)

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Office of the Chancellor Correspondence and Subject File, 1936-2014

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 001
Summary University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Office of the Chancellor's (and previously the President's) correspondence and subject files covering all aspects of the university including instruction, Board of Regents, building program, gifts and grants, accreditation, and student affairs. Although the series dates from 1936 and is therefore incomplete, it includes material from every President's/Chancellor's administration at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Besides documenting the routine...
Dates: 1936-2014

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Photographs 8
Chancellor 6
Correspondence 6
Campus School (Eau Claire, Wis.) 5
Eau Claire (Wis.) 5
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Programs 5
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire--History 5
Committee Reports 4
Faculty 4
Football 4
Homecoming 4
Meeting Minutes 4
Schofield Hall 4
Student Housing--Wisconsin--Eau Claire 4
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Alumni and Alumnae 4
University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire--Students 4
Art 3
Athletics 3
Audio recordings 3
Commencement 3
Davies Student Center 3
Footbridge 3
Hilltop 3
Interviews 3
McPhee Physical Education Center 3
Newspaper clippings 3
President 3
Putnam Park (Eau Claire, Wis.) 3
School of Nursing Building 3
Singing Statesmen 3
Student Life 3
Student Organizations 3
Student activities—Wisconsin—Eau Claire 3
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire—Administration 3
Viennese Ball 3
Winter Carnival 3
World War II 3
Administrative Records 2
Annual Reports 2
Brewer Hall 2
Bridgman Hall 2
Budgets 2
Buildings 2
Cabaret 2
College teachers--Wisconsin--Eau Claire 2
Council Oak Tree 2
Dormitories--Wisconsin 2
Financial Records 2
Haas Fine Arts Center 2
Hibbard Humanities Hall 2
Horan Hall 2
Katharine Thomas Hall 2
L.E. Phillips Science Hall 2
Little Niagara Creek 2
McIntyre Library 2
Music 2
Newsletters 2
Oral Histories 2
Organization Files 2
Periscope 2
Posters 2
Publications 2
Putnam Hall 2
Putnam Park Drive 2
Saint Bede Priory (Eau Claire, Wis.) 2
Schneider Social Science Hall 2
Slides 2
Staff 2
Sutherland Hall 2
The Forum Series 2
Towers Hall 2
University Records 2
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Faculty 2
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Funds and scholarships 2
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire--Public relations 2
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire-Bands 2
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire-Sports 2
AIDS memorial quilts 1
Academic Affairs Commission 1
Academic Disciplines 1
Accreditation (Education) 1
Alcohol Task Force 1
Artists Series 1
Audits 1
Basketball coaches – Wisconsin – Eau Claire 1
Basketball—Wisconsin—Eau Claire 1
Beaver Control 1
Brochures 1
Bösendorfer piano 1
Campus Mall 1
Carson Park (Eau Claire, Wis.) 1
Chancellors Hall 1
Chemistry--Study and teaching 1
Chippewa River 1
Circle of Excellence 1
Coaches (Athletics) – Wisconsin – Eau Claire 1
College Sports–Wisconsin–Eau Claire. 1
College Student Government--Wisconsin--Eau Claire 1
College administrators – Wisconsin – Eau Claire 1
Concerts -- Wisconsin -- Eau Claire. 1
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