Edward Christopher Allworth (1895-1966) was a decorated veteran of World War I who joined the College faculty in 1925 as secretary of the Alumni Association, secretary of the Memorial Union Board of Governors, and manager of the Memorial Union. Known to students as "The Major," he was instrumental in planning and fundraising for the Memorial Union and served as the building's manager for 38 years until his retirement in 1963. George Stevens succeeded Allworth, serving as director of the Memorial Union from 1963 until his retirement in 1990.