Meeting Minutes, 1880
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1880
[Begin page 359]
March 16th 1880
The Board met at 8 O.Clock
P.M. in the Secretary's office
Present H.G. Wells J Webster Childs
Franklin Wells Geo W. Phillips. Milton
J Gard H.G. Reynolds Pres. T.C. Abbot & the
The minutes of last meeting were read & approved
Secretary. ^ The members of the College Faculty
were all present during the first evening session
& presented matters to the Board connected with
their Several dep'ts
The Secretary was excused from the meeting
of the Board for the hour from five to six tomorrow
afternoon to give a lecture in the Chapel
Meeting adjourned till Eight O.Clock
tomorrow morning
Eight Oclock Wednesday morning
Board met. all the members present
[Joint Meetg.]
It was Resolved that the Board learn with pleasure
that the officers & members of the Executive Committee
will visit the college
of the State Agricultural Society ^ June 10th and that the
Board will hold a meeting commencing on the evening of June
9th for the transaction of business & to meet with them.
Resolved that the President of the College extend an
invitation to the Master & Executive Committee of the State
m
Grange, also the President Secretary and Executive Com^ittee
of the State [illegible in original] Society
[Report]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson, the President &
Secretary of the College be a committee to investigate the
matter of a report of the Farm Dep't for the year ending August,
31st 1879 with a view to having such a report if found practicable
to be published in the Secretary's Report for 1879
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the Charge of the Mechanical
Dept be given to Sec'y Baird
[End page 359]
[Begin page 360]
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the Head of the Mechanical
Dep't be allowed to express thirty dollars for tools & to pur
chase a stack of material to be used in repairing at a cost not to
exceed one hundred & twenty dollars
[Mac Ewan]
It was resolved that the position filled by Prof
Mac Ewen be Known as the Professorship of English Language
& Literature & Librarian
[Student's Certificate]
It was Resolved that no officer enroll a Student
in any class until the student until the o has
exhibited to the officer a certificate of the Secretary that his
bills are paid. Also that no Student shall hire
a room & seat at the Boarding Hall table who shall delay
the payment of his bills for more than three days after Com-
ing to the College.
[Stairway
(Society Room?)]
The Superintendent of the Mechanical Dep't was
required to have the Stair way opened leading to the
Mansard on the East side of the Boarding Hall.
[Military]
It was resolved that the Faculty be
requested to keep up the voluntary military Company
at the College.
[Fair Exhibit]
It was Resolved that the Chemical Dep't make an
exhibition at the Fair of the State agricultural
Society this fall in accordanse with the plan
proposed by Dr Kedzie
[Cellar Window]
It was resolved that a window be put in
the North end of the room used as a cellar in the dwelling
assigned to Prof. Mac Ewen
[New Dwelling]
The Building Comittee reported that they have examined
the new dwelling & find it completed according to contract
excepting the jointing of the Stone wall & the putting in
of one register & some changes required for Safety in the
hot air passages & recommend that the Secretary be directed to
accept the building & settle with Messers Fulley & Wheeler
on being certified by Messers Watkins & Arnold (architects) that
these things have been done according to contract. Adopted
[Museum]
It was Resolved that Pres. Abbot & Prof Cook be authorized
to expend the unexpended balanse of the appropriation
for the museum
Moved & Seconded that a recess be taken
till two OClock P.M Carried
At two OClock P.M. the Board met
[Ice Pond]
Moved & Seconded that the Hort. Dep't
excavate a place for a pond near the ice house for
the formation of ice. Motion did not prevail
[End page 360]
[Begin page 361]
[Privy]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't construct
a privy west of the Green House
A recess was taken till 7 OClock and the
committees went to examine matters connected with the
buildings & the industrial departments
Evening Session
The Board met at 7. P.M.
[Farm Report]
It was resolved that all that part of Prof.
Johnson's Report referring to crops and permanent improvements
cattle barn)
be adopted (including painting of Farm Building. Repair of Herdsman's House. & lean of ^
[Peri Duchess]
Authorization was given to Geo W. Phillips to purchase
2d
the Short Horn Heifer "Peri Duchess ^ " at a cost not to ex-
ceed one thousand dollars
[Stock]
Permission was given to Prof. Johnson to
refund five hundred dollars in the improvement of
the College Stock.
[Teams]
Also to sell the old Farm team & the colts
& to purchase a good work team
[Tools etc]
Also to purchase one harrow. 1 two horse cultivator
one Set Harness. One Platform Spring wagon 2 platform
Scales (for piggery & Cow barn) and a hay Scale.
[Old tools]
The Committee of Farm Management
reported recommending that Prof Johnson be authorized to
sell the [condemned?] implements & machinary belonging to
the College. The recommendation was adopted.
[Prof. Barn]
Moved & Seconded that Prof. Johnson be author-
ized to build a barn in Connection with his house similar
to those of the other Professors. Motion did not prevail
[Gr. H. Ventilator]
It was resolved that certain unpaid bills in
connection with the completion of the Green House be paid &
charged to Hort Dept Cur. Expense & that prof Beal be authorized
to purchase 140 f't of inch gas pipe to put in the ventilators of
the Green House.
[Well]
It was Resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to Secure a drive well & pump to be located near the outside
station the west side of the Boarding Hall
The Mechanical Dep't was requested to erect a privy
on the West side of the G. House.
[Painting]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Barn be painted
in connection with the Painting of the Far Buildings under
supervision of Prof. Johnson
[Hardy Apples]
It was resolved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be authorized
to expend 20 dollars in the purchase of hardy apple trees from
Iowa Motion did not prevail.
[End page 361]
[Begin page 362]
[Lawn Mower]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't be authorized to purchase
a new Horse Lawn Mower provided the old won one cannot be
made Serviceable any longer.
[Painting]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized
to have the addition to the Gardener's rooms painted the Same
color as the rest of the Green House
Meeting adjourned till June 9th at
8. O.Clock P.M.
R.G. Baird
Secretary
June 9th
The Board met in the office of the
Secretary at 8 OClock P.M. The members
present were H.G. Wells. J. Webster Childs
Franklin Wells Milton J. Gard H.G Reynolds
& T.C. Abbot.
The meeting was called to order by
the the Vice President. W Childs who called
upon the several members of the Faculty for
suggestions in regard to their Several Dep'ts
After hearing from the Faculty the Board
adjourned to meet at 8½ O. Clock tomorrow morning
[Joint Meetg.]
June 10th 8½ OClock A.M. the Board
met same members present as on previous evening
the
soon after ^ meeting was called to order the Pres. of the
Board H.G. Wells arrived & announced that the guests
of the Board were now arriving from the city (the Executive
Committees of the State Ag'l Society, the State [illegible in original]
Society & the State Grange being the guests of the Board for the day)
whereupon the Board adjourned till 7 OClock P.M.
Seven OClock P.M. The Board met
& was called to order by Pres. H.G Wells
The minutes of the last Board meeting
were read & approved.
The Building Committee reported that
they had made an examination of the Botanical Lab-
oratory & found that the Building was very nearly Com-
pleted.
[Botanl. Lab.y]
It was resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to settle with Messers Fuller & Wheeler
[End page 362]
[Begin page 363]
when the Architects. certify to him that the Building
has been Completed according to Contract.
[Botanl. Lab.y]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend not to
exceed ten dollars for curtains to the windows of the
main floor of the Bot. Laboratory also
[Lawn Mower]
To purchase a hand lawn mower at nine dollars
[Chairs]
Also: To expend $42.30 for chairs in new Laboratory that being
the Am't of Contractors estimate for Stoves for the Same
[Thoman Claim]
Resolved that Mr Fox be instructed to com-
pare his books with those of Mr Thoman with reference to a
claim made by Mr Thoman against the Boarding Hall with a
view to ascertain whether the claim should be allowed.
[Addtnl. Instructn.]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized to
Supply additional instruction for the Autumn term.
[Wardrobe]
It was resolved that Prof. Mac Ewan have
a wardrobe put in one of the rooms of the house occupied
by him.
[Hortl. Dept.
Fences & Drain]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't have charge of
the Fences & drains connected with the ground under their
care.
[Well]
Dr Kedzie Prof. Carpenter & Mr Fox were
appointed a committee to locate a well for the Boarding
Hall, the Same to be constructed under the Superintendence
of Prof. Carpenter
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the Pres. of the College
be authorized to confer the Degree of Bachelor of Science upon &
and give a Diploma to Mr. Frank A. Gully & the members
of the last years Senior class who have returned to study when
they shall have been declared by vote of the Faculty to have
completed with the usual conditions of such honors
[Observatory]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to Construct a Small brisk house in which to mount the
telescope from the appropriation to the Mechanical De
Mathematical Dep't. The structure to be located by Pres. Abbot.
[Hand Cart]
It was: Resolved that the Secretary of the Board be Author-
ized to purchase a hand cart for the Mechanical Dep't
[Society Room]
A request from the ΔτΔ Society with regard
to a partition in the Attic of Williams Hall and asking permission
to put a doorway through the brick partition now in the attic way
referred to Secretary Baird & Prof. Carpenter
[Leave of Absence]
Pres. Abbot was granted leave of absence for
four weeks during the present term
[ " " "]
A three weeks leave of absence during the present
term was granted to Dr Kedzie.
[End page 363]
[Begin page 364]
[Gulley
Resigns]
Mr Frank A. Gulley tendered his resignation as
foreman of the Hort Dept which was accepted
Adjourned till 7½ tomorrow morning
Friday morning 7½ A.M.
The Board met
[Insurance]
The Secretary was instructed to insure
the Botanical Laboratory in two good Companies
whole risk ($5,000) five thousand dollars
[Paint Gr. H.]
It was resolved that an amount not to
exceed twenty dollars be expended in painting
the inside of the new Green House
[Steam Works]
Resolved that the repairs of the Steam
works be in charge of Prof Carpenter
The Board adjourned to meet in the
Secretary's Office Monday eve Aug 23d. 1880
R.G.Baird
Secretary
Aug 23d 1880
The Board met at the Secretarys
office at 8.O.C. P.M. Present Messers Phillips
Gard Reynolds & President Abbot.
Pres. Abbot & Professors Carpenter & Johnson
presented some matters connected with
the College after which the Board adjourned till
8.O.Clock tomorrow morning
Eight O Clock Tuesday morning
Board met Same members present as on previous
there not being a quorum present
evening. It was resolved ^(that when this
to
meeting) ^ Adjourn (it Adjourin) to meet at the Russell
House Tuesday Eve. Sept 14th at Eight OClock P.M
NOTE: In the original, there is a VOID marking from this entry through the middle of page 365: R G Baird, Secy.
[Sheep]
It was resolved that five hundred dollars
be used from the Farm Dep't Sp. App in the purchase
of registered fine wool sheep the purchase to be made
by Franklin Wells & Prof Johnson
[Leaks]
The Secretary was appointed a com
mittee to the leakage in the Botanical
Laboratory especially to call the attention of the
architects to the defect & if possible have them
make the necessary repair
[Gate]
It was resolved that the gate now on
trial at the West Entrance to the College
grounds be purchase if in the judgement
[End page 364]
[Begin page 365]
of Prof. Carpenter it be found Satisfactory after sufficient
trial.
[Privies]
It was resolved that the teamster on the Hort.
Dep't attend to the cleaning of the privies and that he be
allowed at the rate of twenty-five cents an hour for
this work.
It was resolved that the resolutions passed
at this meeting, except that of adjournment be
referred to the Board at next meet for approval
It was resolved that the Board do now
adjourn.
not
There ^ being a quorum present the above was merely
regarded as for the guidance of officers of the College until
next Board meeting
R G Baird
Secy
Tuesday Evening Sep 14th 1880
Board met at the
Russell House Detroit. Present H.G.
Wells. Franklin Wells Geo W. Phillips
Milton J. Gant & President Abbot & the Secretary
[Sheep]
It was resolved that five hundred
dollars be used from the Sp. App. to the Farm Dep't
in the purchase of registered fine wooled sheep. The
purchase to be made by Franklin Wells & Professor Johnson
[Leaks]
The Secretary was appointed a Committee to
attend to the leakage of the Botanical Laboratory. especially
to call the attention of the Architects to the same &
if possible have them make the necessary repair.
[Gate]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to purchase the
gate on trial at the West entrance to the College ground.
if in his judgement it is found to be satisfactory
[Scavenger]
It was resolved that the teamster on
the Horticultural Department be allowed twenty five cents
an hour. for attending to the privies cleaning of the privies, to be done
outside of the regular work hours
[Johnson Barn]
It was resolved that a Barn at Prof Johnsons house
be built at a cost not to exceed $300.00
[Hose]
The Steward was authorized to purchase
sixty feet of Hose for his use at the Hall
[Paint Gr. H.]
Prof Beal was authorized to expend eight dollars
on paint for the Green House
[End page 365]
[Begin page 366]
[Banks of Cedar]
It was resolved that the Prof. of Agriculture
with the advance and suggestions of the Landscape Gardener
(Mr Oliver) be instructed to have the banks of Cedar River from
the East side of the Farm to the West line of the piggery cleared of rubbish
& seeded to the water's edge
[Circular]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to issue
a circular & defer the publication of a Catalogue till next spring.
[Anthem Books]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to purchase anthem books for the
choir & case in which to keep the books.
Adjourned to meet at 10 Oclock tomorrow morning
in the rooms of the Pres. of the Ag'l Society on the fair ground
Ten Oclock A.M Wednesday Sep 15th
The Board convened with the Same members
present as on previous evening.
[Fox, Salary]
It was resolved that the Salary of Mr Fox
be at the rate of Seven hundred dollars a year. to begin from
Sep. 1st 1880. The Board then adjourned to meet
at the Secretary's office Oct 11th at 8 Oclock P.M.
R.G. Baird
Secretary
Oct 11th 1880
The Board met in the Secretary's office
at 8 OClock P.M. The following members
were present. H.G. Wells Franklin Wells
J Webster Childs Milton F Gard & pres.
T.C. Abbot. The members of the Faculty were present
& made a statement regarding the matter under their charge
after which the Board adjourned till 8 OClock tomorrow
morning.
Tuesday morning Oct 12th
Board met same members present as on
previous evening.
[R.F: Kedzie
Resigns]
It was resolved that the resignation of Robert
F Kedzie, dating from Sep. 15 be accepted
[F: Kedzie
Salary]
It was resolved that Frank S. Kedzie be
appointed Assistant in Chemistry with Salary at the
rate of eight hundred (800.) dollars a year: term
of service to commense from Sep 15th 1880.
[Carpenter Work]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dept
be authorized to charge the other Departments two dollars
a day for the work of Carpenter. & when on work occupying
but a fraction of a day twenty five cents an hour
[End page 366]
[Begin page 367]
The Board took a recess till One½ Oclock
On meeting at ½ past one the board in company
with Prof. Johnson went to visit the farm. Spending
the afternoon in examining the Stock of the various
operations of the farm Dep't & met again at the Secretary's
office at 7. O.Clock P.M.
[No Asst. Foreman]
It was resolved that we approve of the
plans of the Prof. of Agriculture relative to the employ-
ment of hands on the farm – the teams & the [illegible in original]
with an assistant & foreman
[Stock]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized
to expend not to exceed twelve hundred dollars on
Short Horn Cattle (bull & heifers) to be paid from Sales
[Oven]
It was resolved that the oven of the Boarding Hall be
[relaid?] with fire brick as soon as may be after the Close of the
present term in Charge of Prof Carpenter
[Tools
Well]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to expend $15.00 in the
purchase of tools needed for repairs in brick & iron also to have
the well at Wells Hall deepened
[Painting]
The Secretary was authorized to have the Houses
of Pres. Abbot & Profs Cook & Carpenter painted outside two
coats & the beams connected with the houses of the Faculty
painted one Coat except the barn now in course of erection
which is to have two coats
Adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday 8 OClock A.M.
[Privy]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't
build a privy for the use of the Students in connection
with Wells Hall. the location to be decided upon by
Pres Abbot Sec'y Baird & Prof. Beal.
The remainder of the forenoon was occupied in
considering the estimates for 1881 & 2
Board adjourned took a recess at noon having
arranged with Prof. Beal to go with him at half past one
O.Clock to visit the grounds in charge of the Hort. Dept
returning for a business session at 4 OClock P.M.
Afternoon Session
The following resolutions relating to the
management of the Horticultural Dep't were adopted
[Beal relieved
of Hortl. Dept.]
Resolved that Prof. Beal be relieved of the
charge of the Horticultural Department from the time
that provision shall be made for its management by the
Board & that his duties shall be class room instruction
[End page 367]
[Begin pge 368]
(including Botany. Horticulture. Landscape Gardening & such
other studies as shall be assigned him) and the out of door instruction
of Students working in the Horticultural Department without com
pensation & such experiments as he may be authorized to prosecute
[Arboretum etc]
Resolved that the botanic gardens and Arboretum be
managed under the general advice of Prof. Beal except as
to the management of labor and expenditure of funds
[Supt Hortl.
Dept.]
Resolved that a Superintendent of the Horticultural
Department be appointed who shall have charge of the property
of the Dep't in general, keep its books, take charge of grounds, drains
orchards & the labor of Students in the Department.
[Veg. Garden]
Resolved that a vegetable Gardener be employed
to take charge of the vegetable garden and small fruits
implement
who shall apply to the Sup't of the Hort Dep't for team work & ^
labor of Students
[Blinds]
It was Resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to pro
cure blinds for the house occupied by him
[Asst. in Mathemat]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to secure an assistant
in mathematics at an expense not to exceed $600. a year
[Political Econ.]
It was Resolved that a professor or instructor in
Political Economy & other English branches be employed
[Kitchen floor]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to have a stone floor
put in the kitchen of the Boarding Hall; the work to be
done as soon as practicable
[Repairs]
The Mechanical Dep't was instructed to have
the potting house repaired, plastered & painted
[Furnishing]
Prof Beal was authorized to purchase for his
office at the Laboratory, a carpet or matting an office
desk tables & 4 Chairs: also curtains for the Laboratory
windows.
[Painting etc]
Mr Fox was authorized to have the rooms
occupied by him also the public parlor & bedroom adjoin-
ing Kalsomined & painted as soon as practicable
and to have the dining room painted & kalsomined
after the close of the term.
[ " ]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to have the halls & wood-
work of his house painted & the roof rapaired
[Books]
It was Resolved that the Faculty be
authorized to expend a sum for books for the Library
equal to that received during the last fiscal year for
extra examinations
[Extra Labor]
It was resolved that inasmuch as the Horticul-
tural Dep't has not had the usual opportunity to
Secure the Supervision of Seniors over the labor that
[End page 368]
[Begin page 369]
we authorize the payment of the bill of Messers Latta Rem
ington & Davis for Supervision of work
The board adjourned till 7 O.Clock P.M.
Seven Oclock P.M. the Board met. The
evening Session was spent in Considering
a bill of estimates was adopted the board
the estimates ^. Adjourned till 8 OClock tomorrow
morning
Thursday morning 8 OClock
[Fire Ladders]
The Board met. It was resolved: that
fifty dollars be appropriated out of funds on
hand to furnish for the general use of the college
a good & Substantial set of ladders. to be kept in
Some place easy of access to all so that they may be
ready in case of fire & to be in charge of the Mech-
anical Dep't.
[Johnson House]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be
authorized to have the inside of this house painted
two coats & put a grout bottom in the cellar.
[Society Rooms]
It was resolved. that the petition of the
Eclectic Society be referred to Pres. Abbot & that
he be authorized to open the stair on the East side
of the Hall for the use of the Eclectic Society or to give
additional room on the stair landing on the West side
as he may deem best.
[Ladies' Hall]
It was resolved that the following estimate
for the establishment of a Female Dep't at the Agricul-
tural College be laid before the Legislature. Said
estimate to be presented separate from the general
estimates for the Support of the College and to constitute a
distinct bill to be acted upon apart from the general
College bill. The items of this estimate aggregating
fifteen thousand Six hundred dollars are as
follows
Laidies Hall $12,000.00
Furnishing the same 2,000.00
Teacher for 1882 1,000.
Matron " " 600.
Aggregate 15,600
[Legislative Com.]
It was resolved that. H.G. Wells Pres. of the Board
& Mr Franklin Wells be a Committee to present the
estimates to the Legislature.
[Secty's Salary]
It was resolved that from Oct. 1st 1880 Mr Baird
be paid for his Services as Secretary of the Board at the
[End page 369]
[Begin page 370]
rate of five hundred dollars a year.
Adjourned till 7 OClock P.M.
[Institutes]
The Subject of Farmer's Institutes occupied the evening
It was decided to hold the Institutes during the
coming winter as follows
Ionia Jany 11th & 12th Delegation Johnson Beal
Baird & Carpenter
Bangor Jan'y 13th & 14th Delegation Dr Kedzie Cook
Baird MacEwan & Frank S. Kedzie
Jany
Hudson ^ 18th & 19 Delegation Baird Abbot Johnson
& Beal.
Battle Creek Jany 20th & 21st Delegation Beal Abbot
Johnson Mac Ewan & Cassidy
Del.
Oxford Feby 1st & 2d ^ Carpenter Cook Dr Kedzie
& Cassidy
Vassar Feby 3d & 4th Delegation Cook Abbot
Kedzie Carpenter & Latta.
Adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
[Ladies' Hall]
Board met. It was moved by Mr Child & Second
ed by Mr Gard. Resolved: That in the rapid advance
which is now being made in all the States in improved
educational methods, it is right to extend all these
advantages as well to girls as boys. We therefore
express the opinion that in our estimation it is the
duty of the Legislature to provide means to erect the necessary
buildings to give accommodation to girls at the Agricul
tural College: this provision is demanded as we
think by a wide spread & well defined public opinion
: it was shown at the Last Session of the Legislature
by numerous petitions & [illegible in original] also by resolutions of
the at meetings of the farming population in many localities
throughout the State during the past summer & fall to an
extent that gives us assurance that it is a wide-
spread public sentiment not to be satisfied until the
necessary appropriation is made. Carried
The meeting adjourned to meet at the
Call of Pres. Abbot & the Secretary.
[End page 370]
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 359]
March 16th 1880
The Board met at 8 O.Clock
P.M. in the Secretary's office
Present H.G. Wells J Webster Childs
Franklin Wells Geo W. Phillips. Milton
J Gard H.G. Reynolds Pres. T.C. Abbot & the
The minutes of last meeting were read & approved
Secretary. ^ The members of the College Faculty
were all present during the first evening session
& presented matters to the Board connected with
their Several dep'ts
The Secretary was excused from the meeting
of the Board for the hour from five to six tomorrow
afternoon to give a lecture in the Chapel
Meeting adjourned till Eight O.Clock
tomorrow morning
Eight Oclock Wednesday morning
Board met. all the members present
[Joint Meetg.]
It was Resolved that the Board learn with pleasure
that the officers & members of the Executive Committee
will visit the college
of the State Agricultural Society ^ June 10th and that the
Board will hold a meeting commencing on the evening of June
9th for the transaction of business & to meet with them.
Resolved that the President of the College extend an
invitation to the Master & Executive Committee of the State
m
Grange, also the President Secretary and Executive Com^ittee
of the State [illegible in original] Society
[Report]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson, the President &
Secretary of the College be a committee to investigate the
matter of a report of the Farm Dep't for the year ending August,
31st 1879 with a view to having such a report if found practicable
to be published in the Secretary's Report for 1879
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the Charge of the Mechanical
Dept be given to Sec'y Baird
[End page 359]
[Begin page 360]
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the Head of the Mechanical
Dep't be allowed to express thirty dollars for tools & to pur
chase a stack of material to be used in repairing at a cost not to
exceed one hundred & twenty dollars
[Mac Ewan]
It was resolved that the position filled by Prof
Mac Ewen be Known as the Professorship of English Language
& Literature & Librarian
[Student's Certificate]
It was Resolved that no officer enroll a Student
in any class until the student until the o has
exhibited to the officer a certificate of the Secretary that his
bills are paid. Also that no Student shall hire
a room & seat at the Boarding Hall table who shall delay
the payment of his bills for more than three days after Com-
ing to the College.
[Stairway
(Society Room?)]
The Superintendent of the Mechanical Dep't was
required to have the Stair way opened leading to the
Mansard on the East side of the Boarding Hall.
[Military]
It was resolved that the Faculty be
requested to keep up the voluntary military Company
at the College.
[Fair Exhibit]
It was Resolved that the Chemical Dep't make an
exhibition at the Fair of the State agricultural
Society this fall in accordanse with the plan
proposed by Dr Kedzie
[Cellar Window]
It was resolved that a window be put in
the North end of the room used as a cellar in the dwelling
assigned to Prof. Mac Ewen
[New Dwelling]
The Building Comittee reported that they have examined
the new dwelling & find it completed according to contract
excepting the jointing of the Stone wall & the putting in
of one register & some changes required for Safety in the
hot air passages & recommend that the Secretary be directed to
accept the building & settle with Messers Fulley & Wheeler
on being certified by Messers Watkins & Arnold (architects) that
these things have been done according to contract. Adopted
[Museum]
It was Resolved that Pres. Abbot & Prof Cook be authorized
to expend the unexpended balanse of the appropriation
for the museum
Moved & Seconded that a recess be taken
till two OClock P.M Carried
At two OClock P.M. the Board met
[Ice Pond]
Moved & Seconded that the Hort. Dep't
excavate a place for a pond near the ice house for
the formation of ice. Motion did not prevail
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[Privy]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't construct
a privy west of the Green House
A recess was taken till 7 OClock and the
committees went to examine matters connected with the
buildings & the industrial departments
Evening Session
The Board met at 7. P.M.
[Farm Report]
It was resolved that all that part of Prof.
Johnson's Report referring to crops and permanent improvements
cattle barn)
be adopted (including painting of Farm Building. Repair of Herdsman's House. & lean of ^
[Peri Duchess]
Authorization was given to Geo W. Phillips to purchase
2d
the Short Horn Heifer "Peri Duchess ^ " at a cost not to ex-
ceed one thousand dollars
[Stock]
Permission was given to Prof. Johnson to
refund five hundred dollars in the improvement of
the College Stock.
[Teams]
Also to sell the old Farm team & the colts
& to purchase a good work team
[Tools etc]
Also to purchase one harrow. 1 two horse cultivator
one Set Harness. One Platform Spring wagon 2 platform
Scales (for piggery & Cow barn) and a hay Scale.
[Old tools]
The Committee of Farm Management
reported recommending that Prof Johnson be authorized to
sell the [condemned?] implements & machinary belonging to
the College. The recommendation was adopted.
[Prof. Barn]
Moved & Seconded that Prof. Johnson be author-
ized to build a barn in Connection with his house similar
to those of the other Professors. Motion did not prevail
[Gr. H. Ventilator]
It was resolved that certain unpaid bills in
connection with the completion of the Green House be paid &
charged to Hort Dept Cur. Expense & that prof Beal be authorized
to purchase 140 f't of inch gas pipe to put in the ventilators of
the Green House.
[Well]
It was Resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to Secure a drive well & pump to be located near the outside
station the west side of the Boarding Hall
The Mechanical Dep't was requested to erect a privy
on the West side of the G. House.
[Painting]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Barn be painted
in connection with the Painting of the Far Buildings under
supervision of Prof. Johnson
[Hardy Apples]
It was resolved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be authorized
to expend 20 dollars in the purchase of hardy apple trees from
Iowa Motion did not prevail.
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[Lawn Mower]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't be authorized to purchase
a new Horse Lawn Mower provided the old won one cannot be
made Serviceable any longer.
[Painting]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized
to have the addition to the Gardener's rooms painted the Same
color as the rest of the Green House
Meeting adjourned till June 9th at
8. O.Clock P.M.
R.G. Baird
Secretary
June 9th
The Board met in the office of the
Secretary at 8 OClock P.M. The members
present were H.G. Wells. J. Webster Childs
Franklin Wells Milton J. Gard H.G Reynolds
& T.C. Abbot.
The meeting was called to order by
the the Vice President. W Childs who called
upon the several members of the Faculty for
suggestions in regard to their Several Dep'ts
After hearing from the Faculty the Board
adjourned to meet at 8½ O. Clock tomorrow morning
[Joint Meetg.]
June 10th 8½ OClock A.M. the Board
met same members present as on previous evening
the
soon after ^ meeting was called to order the Pres. of the
Board H.G. Wells arrived & announced that the guests
of the Board were now arriving from the city (the Executive
Committees of the State Ag'l Society, the State [illegible in original]
Society & the State Grange being the guests of the Board for the day)
whereupon the Board adjourned till 7 OClock P.M.
Seven OClock P.M. The Board met
& was called to order by Pres. H.G Wells
The minutes of the last Board meeting
were read & approved.
The Building Committee reported that
they had made an examination of the Botanical Lab-
oratory & found that the Building was very nearly Com-
pleted.
[Botanl. Lab.y]
It was resolved that the Secretary be
authorized to settle with Messers Fuller & Wheeler
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when the Architects. certify to him that the Building
has been Completed according to Contract.
[Botanl. Lab.y]
Prof. Beal was authorized to expend not to
exceed ten dollars for curtains to the windows of the
main floor of the Bot. Laboratory also
[Lawn Mower]
To purchase a hand lawn mower at nine dollars
[Chairs]
Also: To expend $42.30 for chairs in new Laboratory that being
the Am't of Contractors estimate for Stoves for the Same
[Thoman Claim]
Resolved that Mr Fox be instructed to com-
pare his books with those of Mr Thoman with reference to a
claim made by Mr Thoman against the Boarding Hall with a
view to ascertain whether the claim should be allowed.
[Addtnl. Instructn.]
It was resolved that Pres. Abbot be authorized to
Supply additional instruction for the Autumn term.
[Wardrobe]
It was resolved that Prof. Mac Ewan have
a wardrobe put in one of the rooms of the house occupied
by him.
[Hortl. Dept.
Fences & Drain]
It was resolved that the Hort. Dep't have charge of
the Fences & drains connected with the ground under their
care.
[Well]
Dr Kedzie Prof. Carpenter & Mr Fox were
appointed a committee to locate a well for the Boarding
Hall, the Same to be constructed under the Superintendence
of Prof. Carpenter
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the Pres. of the College
be authorized to confer the Degree of Bachelor of Science upon &
and give a Diploma to Mr. Frank A. Gully & the members
of the last years Senior class who have returned to study when
they shall have been declared by vote of the Faculty to have
completed with the usual conditions of such honors
[Observatory]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to Construct a Small brisk house in which to mount the
telescope from the appropriation to the Mechanical De
Mathematical Dep't. The structure to be located by Pres. Abbot.
[Hand Cart]
It was: Resolved that the Secretary of the Board be Author-
ized to purchase a hand cart for the Mechanical Dep't
[Society Room]
A request from the ΔτΔ Society with regard
to a partition in the Attic of Williams Hall and asking permission
to put a doorway through the brick partition now in the attic way
referred to Secretary Baird & Prof. Carpenter
[Leave of Absence]
Pres. Abbot was granted leave of absence for
four weeks during the present term
[ " " "]
A three weeks leave of absence during the present
term was granted to Dr Kedzie.
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[Begin page 364]
[Gulley
Resigns]
Mr Frank A. Gulley tendered his resignation as
foreman of the Hort Dept which was accepted
Adjourned till 7½ tomorrow morning
Friday morning 7½ A.M.
The Board met
[Insurance]
The Secretary was instructed to insure
the Botanical Laboratory in two good Companies
whole risk ($5,000) five thousand dollars
[Paint Gr. H.]
It was resolved that an amount not to
exceed twenty dollars be expended in painting
the inside of the new Green House
[Steam Works]
Resolved that the repairs of the Steam
works be in charge of Prof Carpenter
The Board adjourned to meet in the
Secretary's Office Monday eve Aug 23d. 1880
R.G.Baird
Secretary
Aug 23d 1880
The Board met at the Secretarys
office at 8.O.C. P.M. Present Messers Phillips
Gard Reynolds & President Abbot.
Pres. Abbot & Professors Carpenter & Johnson
presented some matters connected with
the College after which the Board adjourned till
8.O.Clock tomorrow morning
Eight O Clock Tuesday morning
Board met Same members present as on previous
there not being a quorum present
evening. It was resolved ^(that when this
to
meeting) ^ Adjourn (it Adjourin) to meet at the Russell
House Tuesday Eve. Sept 14th at Eight OClock P.M
NOTE: In the original, there is a VOID marking from this entry through the middle of page 365: R G Baird, Secy.
[Sheep]
It was resolved that five hundred dollars
be used from the Farm Dep't Sp. App in the purchase
of registered fine wool sheep the purchase to be made
by Franklin Wells & Prof Johnson
[Leaks]
The Secretary was appointed a com
mittee to the leakage in the Botanical
Laboratory especially to call the attention of the
architects to the defect & if possible have them
make the necessary repair
[Gate]
It was resolved that the gate now on
trial at the West Entrance to the College
grounds be purchase if in the judgement
[End page 364]
[Begin page 365]
of Prof. Carpenter it be found Satisfactory after sufficient
trial.
[Privies]
It was resolved that the teamster on the Hort.
Dep't attend to the cleaning of the privies and that he be
allowed at the rate of twenty-five cents an hour for
this work.
It was resolved that the resolutions passed
at this meeting, except that of adjournment be
referred to the Board at next meet for approval
It was resolved that the Board do now
adjourn.
not
There ^ being a quorum present the above was merely
regarded as for the guidance of officers of the College until
next Board meeting
R G Baird
Secy
Tuesday Evening Sep 14th 1880
Board met at the
Russell House Detroit. Present H.G.
Wells. Franklin Wells Geo W. Phillips
Milton J. Gant & President Abbot & the Secretary
[Sheep]
It was resolved that five hundred
dollars be used from the Sp. App. to the Farm Dep't
in the purchase of registered fine wooled sheep. The
purchase to be made by Franklin Wells & Professor Johnson
[Leaks]
The Secretary was appointed a Committee to
attend to the leakage of the Botanical Laboratory. especially
to call the attention of the Architects to the same &
if possible have them make the necessary repair.
[Gate]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to purchase the
gate on trial at the West entrance to the College ground.
if in his judgement it is found to be satisfactory
[Scavenger]
It was resolved that the teamster on
the Horticultural Department be allowed twenty five cents
an hour. for attending to the privies cleaning of the privies, to be done
outside of the regular work hours
[Johnson Barn]
It was resolved that a Barn at Prof Johnsons house
be built at a cost not to exceed $300.00
[Hose]
The Steward was authorized to purchase
sixty feet of Hose for his use at the Hall
[Paint Gr. H.]
Prof Beal was authorized to expend eight dollars
on paint for the Green House
[End page 365]
[Begin page 366]
[Banks of Cedar]
It was resolved that the Prof. of Agriculture
with the advance and suggestions of the Landscape Gardener
(Mr Oliver) be instructed to have the banks of Cedar River from
the East side of the Farm to the West line of the piggery cleared of rubbish
& seeded to the water's edge
[Circular]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to issue
a circular & defer the publication of a Catalogue till next spring.
[Anthem Books]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to purchase anthem books for the
choir & case in which to keep the books.
Adjourned to meet at 10 Oclock tomorrow morning
in the rooms of the Pres. of the Ag'l Society on the fair ground
Ten Oclock A.M Wednesday Sep 15th
The Board convened with the Same members
present as on previous evening.
[Fox, Salary]
It was resolved that the Salary of Mr Fox
be at the rate of Seven hundred dollars a year. to begin from
Sep. 1st 1880. The Board then adjourned to meet
at the Secretary's office Oct 11th at 8 Oclock P.M.
R.G. Baird
Secretary
Oct 11th 1880
The Board met in the Secretary's office
at 8 OClock P.M. The following members
were present. H.G. Wells Franklin Wells
J Webster Childs Milton F Gard & pres.
T.C. Abbot. The members of the Faculty were present
& made a statement regarding the matter under their charge
after which the Board adjourned till 8 OClock tomorrow
morning.
Tuesday morning Oct 12th
Board met same members present as on
previous evening.
[R.F: Kedzie
Resigns]
It was resolved that the resignation of Robert
F Kedzie, dating from Sep. 15 be accepted
[F: Kedzie
Salary]
It was resolved that Frank S. Kedzie be
appointed Assistant in Chemistry with Salary at the
rate of eight hundred (800.) dollars a year: term
of service to commense from Sep 15th 1880.
[Carpenter Work]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dept
be authorized to charge the other Departments two dollars
a day for the work of Carpenter. & when on work occupying
but a fraction of a day twenty five cents an hour
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The Board took a recess till One½ Oclock
On meeting at ½ past one the board in company
with Prof. Johnson went to visit the farm. Spending
the afternoon in examining the Stock of the various
operations of the farm Dep't & met again at the Secretary's
office at 7. O.Clock P.M.
[No Asst. Foreman]
It was resolved that we approve of the
plans of the Prof. of Agriculture relative to the employ-
ment of hands on the farm – the teams & the [illegible in original]
with an assistant & foreman
[Stock]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized
to expend not to exceed twelve hundred dollars on
Short Horn Cattle (bull & heifers) to be paid from Sales
[Oven]
It was resolved that the oven of the Boarding Hall be
[relaid?] with fire brick as soon as may be after the Close of the
present term in Charge of Prof Carpenter
[Tools
Well]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to expend $15.00 in the
purchase of tools needed for repairs in brick & iron also to have
the well at Wells Hall deepened
[Painting]
The Secretary was authorized to have the Houses
of Pres. Abbot & Profs Cook & Carpenter painted outside two
coats & the beams connected with the houses of the Faculty
painted one Coat except the barn now in course of erection
which is to have two coats
Adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday 8 OClock A.M.
[Privy]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't
build a privy for the use of the Students in connection
with Wells Hall. the location to be decided upon by
Pres Abbot Sec'y Baird & Prof. Beal.
The remainder of the forenoon was occupied in
considering the estimates for 1881 & 2
Board adjourned took a recess at noon having
arranged with Prof. Beal to go with him at half past one
O.Clock to visit the grounds in charge of the Hort. Dept
returning for a business session at 4 OClock P.M.
Afternoon Session
The following resolutions relating to the
management of the Horticultural Dep't were adopted
[Beal relieved
of Hortl. Dept.]
Resolved that Prof. Beal be relieved of the
charge of the Horticultural Department from the time
that provision shall be made for its management by the
Board & that his duties shall be class room instruction
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(including Botany. Horticulture. Landscape Gardening & such
other studies as shall be assigned him) and the out of door instruction
of Students working in the Horticultural Department without com
pensation & such experiments as he may be authorized to prosecute
[Arboretum etc]
Resolved that the botanic gardens and Arboretum be
managed under the general advice of Prof. Beal except as
to the management of labor and expenditure of funds
[Supt Hortl.
Dept.]
Resolved that a Superintendent of the Horticultural
Department be appointed who shall have charge of the property
of the Dep't in general, keep its books, take charge of grounds, drains
orchards & the labor of Students in the Department.
[Veg. Garden]
Resolved that a vegetable Gardener be employed
to take charge of the vegetable garden and small fruits
implement
who shall apply to the Sup't of the Hort Dep't for team work & ^
labor of Students
[Blinds]
It was Resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to pro
cure blinds for the house occupied by him
[Asst. in Mathemat]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to secure an assistant
in mathematics at an expense not to exceed $600. a year
[Political Econ.]
It was Resolved that a professor or instructor in
Political Economy & other English branches be employed
[Kitchen floor]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to have a stone floor
put in the kitchen of the Boarding Hall; the work to be
done as soon as practicable
[Repairs]
The Mechanical Dep't was instructed to have
the potting house repaired, plastered & painted
[Furnishing]
Prof Beal was authorized to purchase for his
office at the Laboratory, a carpet or matting an office
desk tables & 4 Chairs: also curtains for the Laboratory
windows.
[Painting etc]
Mr Fox was authorized to have the rooms
occupied by him also the public parlor & bedroom adjoin-
ing Kalsomined & painted as soon as practicable
and to have the dining room painted & kalsomined
after the close of the term.
[ " ]
Pres. Abbot was authorized to have the halls & wood-
work of his house painted & the roof rapaired
[Books]
It was Resolved that the Faculty be
authorized to expend a sum for books for the Library
equal to that received during the last fiscal year for
extra examinations
[Extra Labor]
It was resolved that inasmuch as the Horticul-
tural Dep't has not had the usual opportunity to
Secure the Supervision of Seniors over the labor that
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[Begin page 369]
we authorize the payment of the bill of Messers Latta Rem
ington & Davis for Supervision of work
The board adjourned till 7 O.Clock P.M.
Seven Oclock P.M. the Board met. The
evening Session was spent in Considering
a bill of estimates was adopted the board
the estimates ^. Adjourned till 8 OClock tomorrow
morning
Thursday morning 8 OClock
[Fire Ladders]
The Board met. It was resolved: that
fifty dollars be appropriated out of funds on
hand to furnish for the general use of the college
a good & Substantial set of ladders. to be kept in
Some place easy of access to all so that they may be
ready in case of fire & to be in charge of the Mech-
anical Dep't.
[Johnson House]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be
authorized to have the inside of this house painted
two coats & put a grout bottom in the cellar.
[Society Rooms]
It was resolved. that the petition of the
Eclectic Society be referred to Pres. Abbot & that
he be authorized to open the stair on the East side
of the Hall for the use of the Eclectic Society or to give
additional room on the stair landing on the West side
as he may deem best.
[Ladies' Hall]
It was resolved that the following estimate
for the establishment of a Female Dep't at the Agricul-
tural College be laid before the Legislature. Said
estimate to be presented separate from the general
estimates for the Support of the College and to constitute a
distinct bill to be acted upon apart from the general
College bill. The items of this estimate aggregating
fifteen thousand Six hundred dollars are as
follows
Laidies Hall $12,000.00
Furnishing the same 2,000.00
Teacher for 1882 1,000.
Matron " " 600.
Aggregate 15,600
[Legislative Com.]
It was resolved that. H.G. Wells Pres. of the Board
& Mr Franklin Wells be a Committee to present the
estimates to the Legislature.
[Secty's Salary]
It was resolved that from Oct. 1st 1880 Mr Baird
be paid for his Services as Secretary of the Board at the
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[Begin page 370]
rate of five hundred dollars a year.
Adjourned till 7 OClock P.M.
[Institutes]
The Subject of Farmer's Institutes occupied the evening
It was decided to hold the Institutes during the
coming winter as follows
Ionia Jany 11th & 12th Delegation Johnson Beal
Baird & Carpenter
Bangor Jan'y 13th & 14th Delegation Dr Kedzie Cook
Baird MacEwan & Frank S. Kedzie
Jany
Hudson ^ 18th & 19 Delegation Baird Abbot Johnson
& Beal.
Battle Creek Jany 20th & 21st Delegation Beal Abbot
Johnson Mac Ewan & Cassidy
Del.
Oxford Feby 1st & 2d ^ Carpenter Cook Dr Kedzie
& Cassidy
Vassar Feby 3d & 4th Delegation Cook Abbot
Kedzie Carpenter & Latta.
Adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
[Ladies' Hall]
Board met. It was moved by Mr Child & Second
ed by Mr Gard. Resolved: That in the rapid advance
which is now being made in all the States in improved
educational methods, it is right to extend all these
advantages as well to girls as boys. We therefore
express the opinion that in our estimation it is the
duty of the Legislature to provide means to erect the necessary
buildings to give accommodation to girls at the Agricul
tural College: this provision is demanded as we
think by a wide spread & well defined public opinion
: it was shown at the Last Session of the Legislature
by numerous petitions & [illegible in original] also by resolutions of
the at meetings of the farming population in many localities
throughout the State during the past summer & fall to an
extent that gives us assurance that it is a wide-
spread public sentiment not to be satisfied until the
necessary appropriation is made. Carried
The meeting adjourned to meet at the
Call of Pres. Abbot & the Secretary.
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