Songs of The Ohio State University

Howdy Do, Prexy Thompson? is one of two songs, Jimmie Kelley being the other, that was actually written about a particular person. William Oxley Thompson served The Ohio State University during its formative years of the early 20th century. During his tenure, Ohio State underwent many changes, in regards to, construction of many campus buildings, increase in enrollment, addition of academic programs and guiding the university community during The Great War (World War I) and the aftermath. In honor of Dr. Thompson's contribution to Ohio State, the Main Library was named. Also, a bronze statue of Dr. Thompson stands in front of the Library at the western terminus of The Long Walk, facing The Oval.

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