The Making of University of Michigan History

Harry B. Hutchins, 6th UM President ...

In August of 1909 Harry Burns Hutchins, Dean of the Law Department, was named interim President for one-year to succeed President Angell. After several candidates, including Woodrow Wilson, declined to accept the presidency, the Regents decided to make Hutchins President for a three year term. Following some stormy negotiations with Regent Chase Osborn, Hutchins accepted a five year appointment. At the end of his term the Regents asked him to continue in office and Hutchins served until 1920.

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Photo Source: Alumni Association (University of Michigan) records, 1859-1998, Box 142, Hutchins, H.