WILLIAM BUCK DWIGHT
1833 - 1906
The Committee appointed September 24, to draw up
resolutions regarding the death of Professor Dwight
presented the following:
Whereas: William Buck Dwight, whose death occurred
on August 29, 1906, has been identified with Vassar
College as Professor of Geology and Mineralogy for
twenty-eight years, serving the College with loyalty,
enthusiasm and efficiency, and
Whereas: by admirable traits of character as an in-
structor and as a man, he maintained the trustful
respect of his pupils, the sincere regard of his as-
sociates, and the confidence of all who have been
most deeply interested in the welfare of this in-
stitution, therefore
Resolved: that we, the Faculty of Vassar College here-
by testify our appreciation of the character and work
of Professor Dwight and our sorrow for the loss of
an honored associate.
Resolved also, that a copy of this minute be sent to
the family of Professor Dwight, as an assurance of
our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
Le Roy C. Cooley
Mary W. Whitney
Laura J. Wylie
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