Vincent, Arthur P. (1893-1969)
Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1969
Biography
Arthur Porter (A.P.) Vincent (1893-1969) was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania though he grew up in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Slippery Rock State Normal School in 1913 and then from Westminster College in 1916. As the United States entered World War I, Vincent joined the U.S. Air Force in 1917 and was a part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France where he served as a Lieutenant of Artillery until 1919. Shortly after his return from service, he became the principal of Slippery Rock High School until 1922.
After 1922, Vincent accepted a position teaching science at Slippery Rock State Normal School (SRSNS), which he held for over 40 years. Over his tenure at Slippery Rock, he received his master's degree from Columbia University Teachers College in 1926 and his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1936. Vincent was the director of athletics, coach of the track and rifle teams, and sponsor of the Varsity Club. A.P. Vincent retired as chair of the Science Department in 1959.
In honor of Dr. A. P. Vincent’s dedication to Slippery Rock, on October 4, 1969, the school dedicated the newly constructed science hall to him, naming it the A.P. Vincent Science Hall. Since then, Vincent Science Hall has housed multiple branches of the Science Department.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
A. P. Vincent Collection
The A.P. Vincent Collection includes assorted papers and correspondence documenting Vincent’s dissertation efforts, his academic career at Slippery Rock, and personal notes. A sizable portion of the material highlights Vincent's military service in the U.S. Air Force, spanning the years 1917 to the mid-1940s. A collection of personal memorabilia, including printer block photos, can also be found in this collection.
Emma Guffey Miller Collection
Leila Vincent Collection
The Leila Vincent Collection consists primarily of assorted papers, including academic records, correspondence, and other documents. Publications and memorabilia, along with other records regarding the Faculty Women’s Club, can also be found in this collection.