Pullen, Thomas G. (Thomas Granville), 1898-1979

Dr. Thomas Pullen was the Maryland state superintendent of schools, 1942-1964, and president of the University of Baltimore, 1964-1969. In this interview, he discusses: Family, ancestors, friends and teachers at William and Mary College; World War I Marine Corps experiences; lists changes in Maryland school system during his tenure and explains several at length. The interview took place over the course of several days, and is roughly 7 hours in length.

This collection contains correspondence, oral history transcripts, typescripts of speeches and books, and subject files. The bulk of the material concerns Dr. Thomas G. Pullen's (1898-1979) contribution to education in Maryland, especially the desegregation of public schools and the accreditation of the University of Baltimore.

This collection contains photographs made or collected by Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., with subjects related to Dr. Pullen and his wife, Louise Rowe Pullen, as well as their family and friends. The dates of the collection span 1917-1972.