I need some biographical information about past faculty member from the 1930's, William B Wilson. When was he at Ottawa University?

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Dr. William B Wilson worked at Ottawa University from 1904 until1945 when he died. Wilson

  • Served as Biology Faculty at Ottawa University from 1904-1945
  • Managed the Biology Department as Head
  • Served various times as dean of Summer Session
  • Served as College Registrar from 1905-12
  • Served as Dean of College 1922-24
  • Served as Dean of Men, 1934-36, 1937-40
  • Was a perpetual member of Athletics Committee at OU
  • Was recognized for his dedication to Athletics when field house was dedicated in his honor after his death in 1945

He wrote a letter to the OU Trustees with this quote:

“ My service in Ottawa seems vital to me as breathing. It almost appears to me as I think of it, that all my inspiration and aspirations have been kindled here” (Haworth, B. Smith, p. 78)

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