Faculty Papers: Finla Goff Crawford
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