Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019
1. Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955) Marker
Inscription.
Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955). . Wilbur Owen Sypherd served as President of the University from 1944-46, and his administration accomplished much, including a major reorganization of the University's administrative structure, reinstituting coeducation and strengthening the Department of Music., An 1896 graduate of then Delaware College, now the University, Professor Sypherd joined the English faculty in 1906 and eventually chaired the Department. He simultaneously served as College librarian from 1906-21 and zealously promoted the growth of the library., Sypherd Resident Hall was constructed in 1958.
Wilbur Owen Sypherd served as President of the University from 1944-46, and his administration accomplished much, including a major reorganization of the University's administrative structure, reinstituting coeducation and strengthening the Department of Music.
An 1896 graduate of then Delaware College, now the University, Professor Sypherd joined the English faculty in 1906 and eventually chaired the Department. He simultaneously served as College librarian from 1906-21 and zealously promoted the growth of the library.
Sypherd Resident Hall was constructed in 1958.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 40.911′ N, 75° 45.148′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on The Green north of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 The Green, Newark DE 19716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019
2. Sypherd Hall
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