Gustave Ernest Metz Interview

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Mss-0314

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Topics of interest include family and early childhood memories; his primary, secondary and college education; impressions of the 1924 cadet walkout that occurred during his sophomore year; his career at Clemson as an instructor and University Registrar; issues regarding enrollment changes; spotting academic fraud; public relations; revisions in college admissions and educational programs; effects of the Great Depression and World War II on Clemson; restructuring of the college; and the creation of a new grade point system and credit hours.

Dates

1987 - 1987

Biographical / Historical

Gustave Ernest Metz was born in Charleston, South Carolina on December 15, 1907, the son of George and Elsie Metz. He graduated from Clemson College in 1927 and received a master's degree from the University of North Carolina in 1929.

In 1929, Metz returned to Clemson College and served as an assistant registrar and mathematics instructor. In 1931, he took a leave of absence for more graduate work before returning in 1933. In 1935, Metz began his twenty year career as a University Registrar. In 1955, Metz left the registrar's office to become secretary for the Board of Trustees and assistant to the president (Poole and Edwards). He held that position until 1964 when he left to become Dean of Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina. He was married to the former Evelyn Daniel, daughter of D.W. Daniel.