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Hoekje, John C., 1885-1959

 Person

Biography

John C. Hoekje was a professor of education and psychology who also served as registrar, dean of admissions and director of extension during his 1916-to-1955 tenure at the University.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Kenneth Beagle, November 23, 1993

 File — Box 1-OralHist, Object: 1
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with WMU alumnus Kenneth T. Beagle, conducted by James Louis on November 23, 1993. Beagle attended Western State Teachers College from 1937-1939. He was Student Council president in his senior year and was on the debate team. He worked at Willow Run plant during WWII and went on to teach and became principal at Grand Ledge.

Dates: November 23, 1993