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THE SOCIAL FUNCTION
OF THE UNIVERSITY
[Ft. Smith
_______ Club
Dec. 10 1939]
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen:
I appreciate this opportunity to meet with you. Judge Ragon said that
he didn't care what kind of speech I prepared and that I might speak it, sing
it, or read it. The main thing was that you all should have an opportunity to
see me and I an opportunity to meet you. Now that you have seen me, I feel
that the greater part of my duty has been discharged. Many remarks have been
made about my youth. I really mean no offense by it and I am confident that
definite progress is being made every day to correct it.
This is my first public appearance as President of the University of
Arkansas. I think it is fitting and proper that it be in Ft. Smith because
Ft. Smith lias always beena strong supporter of the University. You have
supported our fottball team with your enthusiasm as well as your money. You
have sent your children to the university and have given it your support in many ways.
I assure you that your friendship is appreciated. But further than that,
your support of the University indicates that your people are aware of the
advantages of a strong university. You understand that in order for your
city and our state to prosper our young men and women must receive the best
training possible. Your support after all is simply evidence of a sound
judgment and a proper sense of values. Ft. anith has long had the well
deserved reputation of having the most progressive leaders in the state.
Your banks, your schools and your local government, both city and county,
have been models of efficiency and integrity for many years. The University
has, I believe, contributed to that leadership. Your excellent mayor came
to you from Fayetteville. You should be proud of him and not merely because
he married my cousin. You are also fortunate in having auah a public spirited
Federal Judge. Many judges, after attaining that office, feel that their days
of extra legal service to the community are over,but not Judge Ragon.
Object Description
| Title | The Social Function of the University |
| Abstract | First public speech by Fulbright as President of the University of Arkansas. In this speech Fulbright defines the proper role of the university in a democratic society. |
| Creator | Fulbright, J. William |
| Date | December 10, 1939 |
| Audience of Speech | Fort Smith Civics Club |
| Institution Where Speech Was Given | Fort Smith Civics Club |
| City and State | Fort Smith, AR |
| Subject |
Education University of Arkansas Domestic Issues |
| Item Location | J. William Fulbright Papers (MS F956 144, Series 72, Box 1, File 2) |
| Rights | Please contact Special Collections for information on copyright. |
| Digital Publisher | University of Arkansas Libraries |
| Series Title | A Calm Voice in a Strident World: Senator J.W. Fulbright Speaks |
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| Title | The Social Function of the University |
| Abstract | First public speech by Fulbright as President of the University of Arkansas. In this speech Fulbright defines the proper role of the university in a democratic society. |
| Creator | Fulbright, J. William |
| Date | December 10, 1939 |
| Audience of Speech | Fort Smith Civics Club |
| Institution Where Speech Was Given | Fort Smith Civics Club |
| City and State | Fort Smith, AR |
| Subject |
Education University of Arkansas Domestic Issues |
| Transcript | THE SOCIAL FUNCTION OF THE UNIVERSITY [Ft. Smith _______ Club Dec. 10 1939] Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: I appreciate this opportunity to meet with you. Judge Ragon said that he didn't care what kind of speech I prepared and that I might speak it, sing it, or read it. The main thing was that you all should have an opportunity to see me and I an opportunity to meet you. Now that you have seen me, I feel that the greater part of my duty has been discharged. Many remarks have been made about my youth. I really mean no offense by it and I am confident that definite progress is being made every day to correct it. This is my first public appearance as President of the University of Arkansas. I think it is fitting and proper that it be in Ft. Smith because Ft. Smith lias always beena strong supporter of the University. You have supported our fottball team with your enthusiasm as well as your money. You have sent your children to the university and have given it your support in many ways. I assure you that your friendship is appreciated. But further than that, your support of the University indicates that your people are aware of the advantages of a strong university. You understand that in order for your city and our state to prosper our young men and women must receive the best training possible. Your support after all is simply evidence of a sound judgment and a proper sense of values. Ft. anith has long had the well deserved reputation of having the most progressive leaders in the state. Your banks, your schools and your local government, both city and county, have been models of efficiency and integrity for many years. The University has, I believe, contributed to that leadership. Your excellent mayor came to you from Fayetteville. You should be proud of him and not merely because he married my cousin. You are also fortunate in having auah a public spirited Federal Judge. Many judges, after attaining that office, feel that their days of extra legal service to the community are over,but not Judge Ragon. |
| Item Location | J. William Fulbright Papers (MS F956 144, Series 72, Box 1, File 2) |
| Rights | Please contact Special Collections for information on copyright. |
| Digital Publisher | University of Arkansas Libraries |
| Series Title | A Calm Voice in a Strident World: Senator J.W. Fulbright Speaks |
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