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Campbell Hall

This building, erected in 1956, was named for William Henry Campbell (born 1808) who was a theologian and prominent leader in the Dutch Reformed Church. His connection with the New Brunswick area and Rutgers was forged through his appointments and accomplishments during the 1880s and 1890s: Professor of Biblical Literature, New Brunswick Theological Seminary; Professor of Belles-Lettres, Rutgers College; president, Rutgers College; founder, Suydam Street Reformed Church, New Brunswick. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Clothier Hall

College Avenue Campus

Clothier Hall, built in 1963, was named after Robert Clarkson Clothier (1885–1970) who was a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He served as president of Rutgers University from 1932–1951. Clothier was also president of the New Jersey Constitutional Convention in 1947. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Davidson Residence Halls

Busch Campus

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Davidson Residence Halls were built in 1961 on Davidson Road which passes through land purchased by Gabriel Davidson in 1929 as an agricultural settlement for Jewish farmers. A native New Yorker, Davidson's many accomplishments included his law practice (1901–1907) and his appointment as general manager of the Jewish Agricultural Society (1907–1917). He was a member of the Bureau of Farm Information of New York State, American Country Life Association, American Jewish Historical Society, IOBB, and the Free Sons of Israel. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Katzenbach Hall

Douglass Campus

Katzenbach Hall, built in 1963, was named for Marie Hilson Katzenbach (born 1882), wife of Edward L. Katzenbach, former Attorney-General of New Jersey. She served on the State Board of Education as member, vice president, and then president. She also served on the boards of several educational and social service institutions benefiting disadvantaged children. She received the annual award for Distinguished Service to Education from the New Jersey Education Association (1956) and served as a trustee of Rutgers University (1932–1970). (Source:Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Lippincott Residence Hall

Douglass Campus

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This residence hall, built in 1962, is named for Miriam Lee Early Lippincott. She served as a member of the Board of Managers and Trustees Committee of New Jersey College for Women (now Douglass College), and as a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs. Ms. Lippincott was a pioneer in the fight-cancer movement in New Jersey. Resulting from her generous donations to Douglass College, the Barbara Lee Lippincott Scholarship was instituted in 1938. Lippincott was also a trustee of Rutgers University, 1932–1947. (Sources: Historical Information File, Office of Assistant Dean, Douglass College.)

Nicholas Residence Hall

Douglass Campus

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Nicholas Residence Hall was built in 1960. It was named for Elisabeth Ridgely Nicholas. She was the daughter of Mary Lawlor and John Stuart Nicholas of New Brunswick. Serving as first Registrar-Bursar of the New Jersey College for Women (1918–1921), Ms. Nicholas was one of the pioneers responsible for the development of what is now known to us as Douglass College. She performed duties as the dean of students and was named an Honorary Member of the Douglass Class of 1924. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Perry Hall

Cook Campus

Built in 1986, this hall is named for Enos Johnson Perry, an expert in animal husbandry. He invented the process used for artificial insemination of cows. (Source: 1995 Green Print article.)

Stonier Hall

College Avenue Campus

Stonier Hall, built in 1963, is named after Harold Stonier (1890–1957). In 1935, Stonier founded the Graduate School of Banking (later Stonier Graduate School) at Rutgers. He served as director (1935–1955) and later dean (1955–1957) of the school. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Tinsley Hall

College Avenue Campus

Tinsley Hall, erected in 1962, is named for John F. Tinsley (1880–1952). Tinsley was an Alumni Trustee of Rutgers University (1932–1939) and a trustee of the university (1939–1952). He was a generous donor and benefactor for Rutgers. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

Woodbury Hall

Douglass Campus

Woodbury Hall, built in 1959, is named for Mary Putnam Woodbury (1846–1914), the woman credited with establishing the first free circulating library in New Jersey in 1883. Woodbury was the wife of James Neilson (Neilson Dining Hall). She was active in many New Brunswick charitable organizations and is responsible for starting kindergarten and manual training classes in the city. (Source: Catalogue of Buildings and Place Names at Rutgers.)

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