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David P. Himle
David P. Himle, professor of social work, Born in Janesville, Wis., Himle received a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College in 1951, a master’s degree from U-M in 1967 and a doctorate from U-M in 1970.
He was a member of the American Psychological Association, National Association of Social Workers, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy and the Social Work Group for the Study of Behavioral Methods. He also was a charter clinical fellow of the Behavior Therapy and Research Society.
Contributions in his memory may be made to a scholarship fund at the School of Social Work, 1065 Frieze Building, 48109-1285.
Lyle E. Craine
Lyle E. Craine, professor emeritus of natural resources, died on Feb. 23, 1993 in Tucson, Ariz. She was 86.
Kern joined the U-M in 1949 as an instructor in piano. She became a full professor in 1965 and retired in 1976.
A native of Illinois, Kern studied at Alabama College, Eastman School of Music and the U-M, where she received her master of music degree in 1949.
She served as an officer in many national organizations, including Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity, Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary and the Music Teachers National Association.
Kern is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Diane K. and Robert H. Wilson of DeKalb, Ill.; a sister, Adele M. Fuller of El Toro, Calif.; a nephew, Clark Fuller; and a niece, Ann Schrieber.
E. Lawrence McMahon
E. Lawrence McMahon, associate professor emeritus of electrical engineering and computer science, died March 19, 1994 following a brief illness. He was 81.
Wagman joined the U-M in 1953 as director of the University Library and professor of library science.
“Fred was one of the great librarians of the University as well as a major contributor to the national profession,” said Robert M. Warner, dean emeritus of the School of Information and Library Studies and professor of library science. “Besides being a fine and energetic administrator, he was a kind person and a pleasure to work with. It’s unusual to find that combination of qualities in people at high-level positions.”
Wagman also was a leader in innovation, Warner added. The University’s Undergraduate Library, built in 1958, “was largely a product of Fred’s imagination. At that time, there were only one or two such libraries in the country,” Warner said. “His idea to create a duplicate of the main library, aimed at undergraduates, was a pioneering venture.”
Wagman’s library career began in 1945 when he went to the Library of Congress as acting director of personnel and administrative services. He subsequently served as assistant director of the reference department, director of the processing department, deputy chief assistant librarian, and director of administration.
Wagman served as president of the American Library Association and the Michigan Library Association, and was named Michigan’s “Librarian of the Year” in 1970. President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Wagman to serve as vice chair of the Federal Commission on Obscenity and Pornography.
A native of Springfield, Mass., Wagman held degrees from Amherst College and Columbia University.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Elizabeth Gaidos of Petaluma, Calif.; and a son, William of Grand Rapids.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
