Commencements of 1981 and 1982
Leading the march: Jose Marques, Grand Marshall of commencement opens the festivities.
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Charles Perry on Golf Course
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He married Betty...
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Charles Perry Swinging Golf Club, First President of Florida International University, FIU, Founding President
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He married Betty...
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Charles Perry Standing Next to His Portrait
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry Portrait
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles Perry Portrait Closeup
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles Perry Next to Wall
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Managua Relief
On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In Managua, 5,000 residents were killed, 20,000 were injured and over...
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Managua Relief
On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In Managua, 5,000 residents were killed, 20,000 were injured and over...
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Managua Relief
On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In Managua, 5,000 residents were killed, 20,000 were injured and over...
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Managua Relief
On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In Managua, 5,000 residents were killed, 20,000 were injured and over...
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Deuxieme Maison
Deuxieme Maison Building completed in 1973, also known as the DM Building. Photo taken from corner view facing northwest.
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Deuxieme Maison
Deuxieme Maison Building completed in 1973, also known as the DM Building. Photo was taken facing north-northwest.
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Primera Casa
Charles E. Perry Building, formerly known as the Primera Casa Building or the PC Building. It was completed in 1969. View facing south.
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Primera Casa
Charles E. Perry Building, formerly known as the Primera Casa Building or the PC Building. It was completed in 1969. View facing south.
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Gordon Sweet, Executive Secretary of the Southern Region of Accreditation Board, and President Charles E. Perry on fishing trip. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in...
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Color Portrait of Charles Perry
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He married his wife, Betty...
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Charles Perry Handing Document to Graduate
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles Perry Giving a Speech
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Awards
Charles Perry and Two Men Holding Happy Birthday Cake for Congressman Lehman. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West...
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Charles Perry Delivering Commencement Speech
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Perry, Alvin Dark, Lee Danielson playing golf. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his...
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Charles Perry in Graduation Attire
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry at Graduation Ceremony Dais
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles Perry Holding Microphone at Graduation Ceremony
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Charles Perry at Graduation Day
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry on Graduation Ceremony Stage
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling...
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies January 25, 1971
Charles Perry standing by FIU sign and flag. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's...
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies January 25, 1971
Charles Perry standing next to the Florida International University sign. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia...
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies January 25, 1971
Charles Perry Standing in front of FIU sign. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry at a Meeting
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry and a Group of People Outdoors
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Perry and Man standing in the lane of a new business or residential development. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Charles E. Perry Having Fun
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and masters's degrees from Bowling Green State...
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Primera Casa
Florida International University Primera Casa (PC) Building built in 1969. View from the water fountain at the main campus, University Park that was renamed the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) in 2009. The campus encompasses 344 acres (1.4...
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Deuxieme Maison
The second building was completed on January 15th, 1973 at FIU's Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC), formerly known as University Park Campus. The building architects were Grove, Haack & Associates of Fort Lauderdale.
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Former President Harold B. Crosby and Three Other People
In 1976, Harold Crosby became FIU’s second president, agreeing to serve a three-year interim term. Under his leadership, the North Campus (now the Biscayne Bay Campus) opened in 1977. President Crosby was insistent that the “I” in FIU be...
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Miami Art Show, June 1, 1974
Dahlia Morgan with Charles Perry. In the late 1970s, FIU had an enrollment of less than 5,000 and two buildings made up the entire campus. Adjunct professor, at the time, Dahlia Morgan was asked to take over the art museum, which was then...
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Miami Art Show, June 1, 1974
In the late 1970s, FIU had an enrollment of less than 5,000 and two buildings made up the entire campus. Adjunct professor, at the time, Dahlia Morgan was asked to take over the art museum, which was then called the Visual Arts Gallery...
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Miami Art Show, June 1, 1974
In the late 1970s, FIU had an enrollment of less than 5,000 and two buildings made up the entire campus. Adjunct professor, at the time, Dahlia Morgan was asked to take over the art museum, which was then called the Visual Arts Gallery...
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Charles Perry in a House
Charles Perry in the hallway of a house. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received his bachelor's and...
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Close-Up of Charles and Betty Perry in their Palm Beach Home
Close-Up of Charles and Betty Perry in their Palm Beach Home. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and received...
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Betty Perry in the Perry's Palm Beach Home
Betty Perry in the Perry's Palm Beach Home. Betty Laird Perry was born Betty Laird in Ashland, Ohio. She attended Akron General Hospital School of Nursing, where she was the president of the Akron, Ohio TriCity Student Government...
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Elizabeth Marsh and Richard Pabon in the Perry Home
This photo shows a film crew in a house with a partial image of Betty Perry leaning in the doorway. Charles Perry donated his papers of his time as president of the university to the FIU library where they are held in the archives. An...
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Rear View of Van Containing the Charles Perry Papers
Charles Perry donated his papers of his time as president of the university to the FIU library where they are held in the archives. An interview, filmed by Richard Pabon and Elizabeth Marsh from FIU’s Broadcast Video Production team...
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Tom Riley and Althea Silvera Packing the Charles Perry Papers
This photo shows Betty Perry, Tom Riley, and Althea Silvera in the floor packingthe Charles Perry Papers in the Perry Palm Beach home. Charles Perry donated his papers of his time as president of the university to the FIU library where...
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Charles Perry and Two Men on Golf Course
Charles Perry and two men holding their golf clubs next to a lake on a golf course. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West...
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Charles and Betty Perry in their Palm Beach Home.
Charles and Betty Perry in their Palm Beach home. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from...
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Charles Perry and Man Holding Document
Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State University. He married Betty...
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Charles Perry and Tom Adams
Pen note on verso: "472-20" Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry and Nathaniel Reed in Mesa Verde Cave
Charles Perry and Nathaniel Reed in Mesa Verde cave, Arizona. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and...
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Charles Perry Headshot
Headshot of Charles Perry. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from Bowling Green State...
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Charles Perry Delivering a Speech at Commencement
Charles Perry delivering a speech at commencement. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from...
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Charles Perry Next to Window at Dining Hall Table
Charles Perry next to window at dining hall table. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from...
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Charles Perry at the Microphone
Charles Perry at the microphone in club setting. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from...
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Charles Perry and Man Near Golf Carts
Charles Perry and man pose for picture in front of golf carts. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from...
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Charles Perry and Man Playing Golf
Charles E. "Chuck" Perry and golf partner posing for picture. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and graduated from...
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University House
Originally named University House,the third structure on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC) (formerly University Park) was completed on June 15th, 1974. The building was designed by Anson/Grove/Haack & Associates and constructed by...
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Commencement June 8, 1974
Charles Perry, FIU President shaking hands with former Puerto Rican governor, Luis Ferre. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan...
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Managua Relief
On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In Managua, 5,000 residents were killed, 20,000 were injured and over...
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Managua Relief
Bob del Toro, Dianne Haley and Others with Toys for Managuan Relief. On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In...
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Managua Relief
On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred. The earth caused widespread damage among Managua, the capital city. In Managua, 5,000 residents were killed, 20,000 were injured and over...
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Friends of the Everglades
Charles Perry and Marjory Stoneman Douglas in front of easel with map of Florida. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West...
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Friends of the Everglades
Charles Perry shaking hands with Marjory Stoneman Douglas in front of easel with map of Florida. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan...
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Friends of the Everglades
Marjory Stoneman Douglass delivering presentation, April 3, 1973. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was born on April 7, 1890. In South Florida she is best known for her environmental advocacy passionately fighting for the protection and...
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Managua Relief
The Miami News. Mon., March 19, 1973. Managuan Relief. Miami News Staff Photo by George Kochaniec. Raymond and Connie Schultz with toys. (Back) "Focuses on kids" article On December 23, 12:29 a.m. local time in Managua, Nicaragua, a...
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Double Rainbow prior to Opening Day Ceremony
Double Rainbow prior to Opening Day Ceremony. Pen note on verso: "1072-7. double rainbow. September 14, '72 8:30 A.M. just prior to opening day ceremony. best regards. (illegible signature)"
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies January 25, 1971
Groundbreaking Ceremony 1971 with FIU President Charles E. Perry. Charles Edward Perry (Chuck), 1937-1999, was the founding president of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Logan County, West Virginia and...
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies January 25, 1971
Groundbreaking ceremony for Florida International University in 1971.
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The mission of the University Archives is to serve as the depository of the official records relating to the founding, development of and future plans for Florida International University. These documents will provide researchers, within and outside the university, information to study the activities of all facets of FIU.
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First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare
On tour from the Folger Shakespeare Library