South Dakota School of Mines -- February 25, 1974

twice acting-president Earl Dake dies [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 139]

Earl Dake (CE '24) resigned in 1972, ending his 48 year tenure on campus [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 128-129]