Vernon taught Philosophy at Brandon College from 1937-1947. He is the author of "Hitler, the man -- notes for a case study" written under the supervision of Dr. Henry A. Murray. The paper was first published in The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, vol. 37, no. 3, July, 1942, pp. 295-308. It was later used by Murray in his Analysis of the Personality of Adolph Hitler: With Predictions of His Future Behavior and Suggestions for Dealing with Him Now and After Germany's Surrender.
Custodial History
Donated by Marion Stone, class of 1940 (Vancouver, BC).
Scope and Content
Photograph of W.H. Dalton Vernon with his son David.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from Cornell University Law Library webpage, available at: http://library.lawschool.cornell.edu/WhatWeHave/SpecialCollections/Donovan/Hitler/index.cfm (May 2008).
Awards and presentations: Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship presentation. l-r: Dr. C. Belke (scholarship chairman), ?, Mrs. Lesley Moffitt, Dr. H.J. Perkins, President
Inscription: b. 1929 in England, d. 1906 in Toronto. Laid cornerstone of Brandon College, 1900.
Dimensions
70 X 54 cm
Size Overall
114 X 98 cm
Medium
oil
Condition
Some accretions on surface, especially in BL areas, c.. 0.5 X 1.5 cm. Foreign paint speck in BR corner of painting. Frame has cracks in plaster in many areas.
Primary Support
canvas
Secondary Support
no backing board for canvas; frame - wood and plaster with gild