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1940 The Ohio State Makio Yearbook The 1940 Makio is noted as a "59th Volume" and serves as a significant record of university life, including 520 pages of student photos, academics, and activities. Key Figures in the 1940 Makio Yearbook. • Eileen Heckart (Anna Eileen Heckart) Student Activities: She was highly active in the university's theater scene, specifically with Strollers, the campus dramatic society. Career Achievement: Heckart went on to a legendary career, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Butterflies Are Free (1972). She also won multiple Tony and Emmy awards. Legacy: Today, Ohio State’s Department of Theatre maintains her personal papers and honors her as one of their most distinguished alumni. • Francis A. Schmidt: Featured heavily as the Head Football Coach of the 1939 Buckeyes, who shared the Big Ten championship. • Joseph A. Park: Identified as the Dean of Men. • Christine Y. Conaway: Noted as a key advisor and later Dean of Women. • Marie Claire Davis: Editor of The Ohio Staterliterary magazine, noted as the only woman to edit a campus publication since the World War years. Key Themes and Organizations • 1939 Buckeyes Football: The team is prominently featured, having had a successful 6-2 season. • Greek Life & Student Organizations:Highlights include Kappa Alpha Theta activities and various senior class members. • Campus Life: Images and sections document student activities on the eve of World War II, including the construction of the Women's Field House and Pomerene Pool. ***All items are cross-posted. They are freshly washed/sanitized, and come from a smoke-free, dog-friendly home.