Charles R. Van Hise, Ph.D. (1857-1918) American geologist and academic. He served as president of the University of Wisconsin (UW) in Madison, Wisconsin, from 1903 to 1918. In 1904, as president of the university, he declared that "the beneficent influence of the university [be] available to every home in the state," later articulated as the "Wisconsin Idea." He was instrumental in the formation of the University of Wisconsin Extension division, which later grew into the University of Wisconsin System. During his tenure, UW's medical college was established, the number of faculty doubled and the university's revenue increased fourfold. Van Hise worked as a consulting geologist for the United States Geological Survey from 1909 -1918 and published several works for them. He served as the president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1916. TLS, U. of Wisc., July 3, 1908, 1p, 8.5 x 11". To Ira Remsen, President Carnegie Institution. "Your letter asking me to serve on a committee of the National Academy with reference to the consolidation and correlation of government scientific work is received. While I am sorry to undertake any additional work, the importance of the duty you suggest for me is such that I feel I should accept. This I do, because in the past I have known somewhat intimately of the work of some of the departments of the government, but at present have no connection with any of them." Mail folds o/w VG.

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