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Description
Principal Wilbert G. Mallett, who is standing on the steps of Merrill Hall, was affectionately nicknamed "Pa Mallett" by the Normal School students. He served as the F.S.N.S. principal from 1909 to 1940.
Mallett strongly believed in the value of a broad education, good morals and a healthy lifestyle. During his tenure at the Normal School, he carried on the tradition of assigning students mottoes to memorize, encouraged students to be active outdoors to stay healthy, and promoted the importance of civic responsibility and engagement.
About This Item
- Title: W.G. Mallett, Farmington State Normal School, ca. 1918
- Creation Date: circa 1918
- Subject Date: circa 1918
- Location: Farmington, Franklin County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 7 cm
- Local Code: 1917 Photo Album
- Object Type: Image
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- Farmington State Teachers College (Me.)
- Farmington State Normal School (Me.)
- Universities and colleges--Maine
- College administrators--Maine
- University of Maine at Farmington
- College presidents--Maine
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- college
- education
- faculty
- Farmington State Normal School
- FSNS
- Mallett Hall
- Merrill Hall
- UMF
- University of Maine at Farmington
- W. G. Mallett
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