Chronology of Important Dates

• 1894: (June 16) Born in Cameron Mills, NY

• 1911: Graduated from Canisteo Academy

• 1915: Ph.B Degree at Alfred University

• 1916: M.A. Degree at University of Wisconsin

• 1917: (December 23) Married Marian Elliott

• 1917-1919: In 331st Machine Gun Battalion US Army, and as 2nd Lieutenant and 1st Lieutenant, War Plans Division, General Staff

• 1919-1921: Assistant Professor, Political Science, Syracuse University

• 1921-1924: Professor of Political Science, Syracuse University

• 1922: Ph.D Degree at University of Wisconsin

• 1924: Professor, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

• 1929: Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Syracuse, NY

• 1933: Honorary LL.D Degree from Alfred University

• 1938-1950: Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Syracuse University

• 1941: Honor of being listed in “Who’s Who in America”

• 1942-1959: Vice Chancellor at Syracuse University

• 1945-1946: Acting Dean of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University

• 1952: Honorary LL.D Degree from St. Lawrence University

• 1958: (January) Trustee of the Power Authority of the State of New York

• 1958-1961: Director, Youth Development Center

• 1959: Received Department of Defense Award for development of military programs at Syracuse University

• 1959: Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree at Syracuse University

• 1959: Cited as “The Architect of our Growth, The Strategist for attacks on our most difficult problems”

• 1959: (June 1) Retired as Vice Chancellor of Syracuse University

• 1960: One of eight Syracuse area people named to the Governor’s “Committee of 100” to prepare the state’s participation in the White House Conference on Youth

• 1962: (June 14) Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Yeshiva University in New York City

• 1966: Recognition Award from the Alfred University Alumni Association for distinguished service to alma mater

• 1966: Resigned from the Syracuse Draft Board #58 after 25 years service

• 1967: (December 23) Dr. and Mrs. Finla G. Crawford celebrated 50th wedding anniversary

• 1968: Honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at St. Bonaventure University

• 1969: The Center for Continuing Education on Roney Lane named in his honor and plaque unveiled citing Dr. Crawford for “His Service and Influence” during 40 years at Syracuse University

• 1973: (April 13) Finla Goff Crawford died at age of 78