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Episode 2: The Departure. This episode covers Gleason Archer's forced removal from Suffolk University. It also covers Archer's lawsuit towards Suffolk and the countersuit filed by the Board of Trustees.
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"To the Members of the Legislatures" by Gleason Archer
"To the Members of the Legislatures" by Gleason Archer
Letters sent from Suffolk University President, Gleason Archer, to the state legislatures of Massachusetts. In the correspondence, Archer details how the Board of Trustees inflicted "incalculable harm" to Suffolk University. Archer states that he wishes to save Suffolk University, asking for the General Court of Massachusetts to settle the matter.
To the Members of the Legislature collection of letters by Gleason L. Archer dated 5/6/1947, 5/26/1947, 1/27/1948, MS108/12-46, MS108 GLA Personal Papers Series 1: Writings, John Joseph Moakley Archive and Institute, Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
"In re The Evans Bill - Senate 433" by Gleason Archer
"In re The Evans Bill - Senate 433" by Gleason Archer
In re The Evans Bill - Senate 433 is a pamphlet documenting Gleason Archer's remarks before the Joint Committee on Education on January 26, 1948. During this time, Archer was the current President of Suffolk University and embroiled in a dispute with the university's Board of Trustees over the allocation of G.I. Bill funding between the Suffolk Law School and the undergraduate programs. In the pamphlet Archer appeals to the committee behind the backs of the Board of Trustees to ensure the money supports the colleges and not the law school. He also condemns the board and argues that they are selfish and have provided nothing comparable to his contributions to Suffolk University.
In re The Evans Bill – Senate 433 by Gleason L. Archer, MS108/12-103A, MS108 GLA Personal Papers Series 1: Writings, John Joseph Moakley Archive and Institute, Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
"Archer Feud Held 'Childish' By Suffolk Trustees' Lawyer"
"Archer Feud Held 'Childish' By Suffolk Trustees' Lawyer"
This is a newspaper article dated January 27, 1948 that discusses the lawsuit that Gleason Archer posed against Suffolk University. In it the reporter quoted the Board of Trustees' lawyer who stated that Archer's feud with the school was 'Childish.' The article also discusses Archer's salary.
Archer Feud Held 'Childish' By Suffolk Trustees' Lawyer newsclip dated 1/27/1948, MS108/12-46, MS108 GLA Personal Papers Series 1: Writings, John Joseph Moakley Archive and Institute, Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
"Court Enjoins Archer in Suit Against Suffolk Trustees"
"Court Enjoins Archer in Suit Against Suffolk Trustees"
This is a newspaper article dated March 3, 1948 that details the court's pause of Archer's lawsuit against Suffolk University. The article provides an insightful general overview of the case and the arguments on both sides, such as the reason Archer felt entitled to $300,000 from the school.
Court Enjoins Archer in Suit Against Suffolk Trustees newsclip dated 3/3/1948, MS108/12-46, MS108 GLA Personal Papers Series 1: Writings, John Joseph Moakley Archive and Institute, Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
"Archer Ends Ties With Suffolk Univ., Accepts $160,000"
"Archer Ends Ties With Suffolk Univ., Accepts $160,000"
This newspaper article dated August 11, 1948 depicts the conclusion of the litigation between Archer and Suffolk University. Gleason Archer accepted $160,000 of the $300,000 he originally filed for. The article also notes that the countersuit by the Board of Trustees was terminated as a result of the settlement.
Archer Ends Ties With Suffolk Univ., Accepts $160,000 newsclip dated 8/11/1948, MS108/12-46, MS108 GLA Personal Papers Series 1: Writings, John Joseph Moakley Archive and Institute, Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
"Suffolk Had Elected Burse President"
"Suffolk Had Elected Burse President"
A newspaper clipping dated August 11, 1948 explains that the Board of Trustees elected Walter M. Burse as the new President of Suffolk University. Burse would immediately take over as president of the school after Gleason Archer's prompt departure.
Suffolk Had Elected Burse President newsclip dated 8/11/1948, MS108/12-46, MS108 GLA Personal Papers Series 1: Writings, John Joseph Moakley Archive and Institute, Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
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