The Trustees of Indiana University met in special session, pursuant to call of Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 3, 1945, in the Trustees' Room, Administration Building, Bloomington, Indiana.
The meeting was called to order by the President of the Board and there was then presented to the meeting waiver of notice and consent to the holding of this meeting, which waiver of notice and consent to the meeting was thereupon ordered incorporated in the minutes of this meeting, and is in words and figures as follows:
WAIVER OF NOTICE AND CONSENT TO MEETING
1. We, the undersigned, being all of The Trustees of Indiana University, do hereby waive notice of and consent to the holding of a special meeting of The Trustees of Indiana University on the third day of December, 1945, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and extending until the business of the meeting is completed, such meeting to be held at Bloomington, Indiana, and we do hereby consent to the transaction of any and all business that may come before the Board:
- Ora L. Wildermuth
- Paul L. Feltus
- Wm. A. Kunkel, Jr.
- John S. Hastings
- Frank E. Allen
- Mary Rieman Maurer
- C. Walter McCarty
- George W. Henley
Upon roll call the following answered present: President O. L. Wildermuth, Mrs. Mary Rieman Maurer, Messrs. Paul L. Feltus, Wm. A. Kunkel, Jr., John S. Hastings, Frank E. Allen, and George W. Henley.
Also present were President H. B Wells, H. T. Briscoe, Vice President and Dean of the Faculties, W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, J. A. Franklin, Assistant Treasurer, Robert T. Ittner, Assistant to the President, and Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary of the Board.
2. The President called attention to the statement of unappropriated balance bound in the agenda on page 1, showing a balance of $231,468.45 as of November 30, 1945.
3. On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the minutes of the following meetings:
4. On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved actions of the administrative officers as listed in Exhibits A, B, C and D, bound in the agenda for this meeting, as follows:
Exhibit D. Bequest from the estate of Adda Ganter, deceased, Indianapolis, Indiana, is reported by the Indiana Trust Company, which is executor of the estate, and a copy of the will is submitted. Miss Ganter died April 11, 1945.
The estate totals approximately $10,000.00. There is a specific bequest "to the Riley Hospital for Crippled Children at Indianapolis, Indiana, the sum of three thousand $3,000.00) and my collection of books and postal cards".
There is also a specific bequest in the will in the amount of $600.00 to Miss Lona Stark for her services to Miss Ganter. Miss Ganter had desired to execute a codicil to her will increasing her bequest to Miss Stark to $1,000.00 for her services, but she did not accomplish the execution of such codicil. The executor of the Indiana Trust Company recommends that she be compensated in the amount of $250.00 in addition to her bequest, and Mr. Carr joins in that recommendation. Incidentally, Miss Stark found $750.00 in the house after the death of Miss Ganter and turned it over to the executor.
Mr. Carr and Mr. Henley recommend that the executor follow the provisions in the will and proceed with the sale of the real estate, and Mr. Biddle requests that the Board confirm his action in signing the inheritance tax waivers on behalf of Indiana University.
On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the recommendations of Mr. Carr and Mr. Henley and confirmed the action of Mr. Biddle in signing the inheritance tax waivers on behalf of Indiana University.
5.(a) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the action by mail taken by the Board was confirmed appointing Dr. Robert T. Ittner as Assistant Dean of the Faculties, effective January 1, 1946, his salary to remain at $4,200.00 on a ten months' basis, and the appropriation of $2,520.00 was made to cover this appointment.
This is a new position. It is important that there be an Assistant Dean of the Faculties as there must be someone to carry on the day by day routine when Dean Briscoe is away and because there are many creative and developmental projects which cannot be carried forward without additional help. Dr. Ittner's appointment as Assistant to the President is terminated as of January 1, 1956. He will give up the chairmanship of the Department of German as soon as a new chairman can be selected.
6.(a) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the resignation of Major Fenwick T. Reed as Professor of Military Science and Tactics, effective November 19, 1945 was accepted. Major Reed will assume his duties as Assistant to the President as of January 1, 1946, succeeding Dr. Robert T. Ittner.
6.(b) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the appointment of Lt. Col. James M. Morris, Inf., as Professor of Military Science and Tactics was approved, to be effective November 13, 1945, which is the date he was assigned by the Army, and his salary was fixed at $900.00 per year for the calendar year.
6.(c) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the appointment of Dr. George T. Faust as Professor of Mineralogy, effective February 1, 1946, at a salary rate of $5,500.00 for the academic year, and made appropriation of $2,750.00 from the New Staff budget to cover this appointment for the current year.
6.(d) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. C. Lawrence Kingsbury as Assistant Professor of Music, effective December 1, 1945, at the salary rate of $3,000.00 for ten months, and also made appropriations of $2,100.00 from New Staff budget to cover the salary for the current year and of $800.00 from Unappropriated Balance to cover supplies and travel.
6.(e) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Clarence A. Jackson, Executive Vice President of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, as a Faculty Associate in the School of Business for the current academic year. This appointment carries an honorarium of $100.00 per year, and the Board appropriated this amount.
6.(f) President Wells reviewed the consideration given in the Board meetings of September 20 and November 2 to a successor for Dean H. L. Smith of the School of Education. After discussion, it was agreed that W. W. Wright is easily the best man in the field. His qualifications and relations with the State Teachers Association were discussed at length and it was agreed he is a good executive and a good public relations man.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Dr. W. W. Wright was appointed Dean of the School of Education, at the salary of $8,000.00 on a twelve months' basis, effective at the beginning of second semester 1945-46 or as soon thereafter as provision can be made for the Junior Division.
6.(f) President Wells reviewed the consideration that has been given to the selection of a Director of the Summer Session and stated that H. B. Allman is the best qualified man and also is very acceptable to W. W. Wright. It is not known if Mr. Allman will consider a proposal, as he now holds a fine position as Superintendent of Schools at Muncie, Indiana.
The Board concurred in the President's statements of the qualifications of Mr. Allman and in authorizing the President to present the matter to Mr. Allman for his consideration.
6.(g) W. W. Wright, H. W. Jordan, C. J. Black and E. P. Bardwell came into the meeting for the discussion of this subject. President Wells made a statement regarding housing conditions in colleges and universities. The unexpectedly rapid rate of demobilization means that veterans will be ready to resume their education far in advance of the time when it will be possible to provide additional permanent housing. All universities are without adequate housing facilities for veterans. Private universies will restrict their enrollment approximately to pre-war totals. Some state universities will undertake to do nothing to secure additional housing facilities in the expectation that the turning away of veterans will force Congress to make financial provision for temporary housing. Others will plan to receive these veterans with or without financial aid from the Federal government. The situation here is acute. There will be at least 1,250 new students in the February semester, 1,000 of them being returning veterans. Good estimates cannot be made for next fall, but we shall probably have to provide living space for an additional 2,000 students.
Mr. Biddle reported 75 trailers contracted for and now here and in operation, 75 more definitely promised and coming, and 150 more requested, making a total of 300.
On motion of Mr. Henley, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, that the University lease from the Federal Public Housing Authority 225 trailers at a cost of $1.00 each per year, the University to stand all expense of moving and re-erecting same. W. G. Biddle was authorized to execute bailment contract with Federal Public Housing Agency on this basis and proceed with contract for moving and re-erecting.
President Wells, Mr. Biddle and Mr. Franklin reported on various F.P.H.A. housing units, including quonset huts, dormitories, trailers, etc., located at various points in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois that have been inspected by us and have been requested to be assigned to Indiana University. The search for housing to meet our needs has been extensive. It is also proposed to use South Hall of the Men's Dormitory Unit for married veterans and wives. It was stated that Governor Gates indorses our program to secure housing for veterans and has stated that he will use his influence to see that any deficit incurred in providing same is met by the State in the event that the Federal government does not make provision.
Mr. Biddle presented a list of the quonset huts, dormitory units and equipment we have
some prospect of securing, together with estimates on cost of moving, erecting and
operating. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board approved the
program of securing and putting into operation the temporary housing proposed for second
semester and after, with such variations as may be found necessary or deemed advisable
by the administration in the development of the program, authorized Mr. Biddle to
proceed immediately to execute any contracts or documents needed in connection with the
program, and adopted the following resolution as prepared by Mr. Henley for borrowing
funds needed to implement the program:
RESOLVED that the vice president and treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to borrow, from time to time, such sums of money as may be required to finance the purchase or rental of buildings, materials, equipment and supplies, the payment for transportation and all other expenses incurred in connection with the University's veterans housing project; and on behalf of the University to execute such promissory note or notes as may be required to evidence such loan or loans.
6.(h) There was presented the recommendation of the Halls of Residence Committee November 15, 1945, for a modification of contracts for rooms in private homes in Bloomington for both men and women, in order to make the contracts more similar to the ones used for the Halls of Residence and to care better for the interests of the landladies who have been urged to provide housing. The proposal eliminates the holding of rooms by students, particularly men, planning to pledge to social fraternities, and enables the Dean's Office to keep more accurate record of available rooms. The changes proposed are to be effective for second semester 1945-46.
By the recommendation there is repealed Section 2c of the present regulations providing for cancellation of contract when a social organization is joined, and also Section 2d giving the University Dormitory Committee the privilege of transferring freshman students into a Hall of Residence.
By the recommendation the following paragraphs are to be added:
On motion of Mr. Henley, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board approved the recommendations as set out above, to be effective second semester 1945-46.
6.(i) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the recommendation of Dean M. K. Hine of the School of Dentistry that fees be fixed at $5.00 per class meeting for a series of short post graduate courses in 1946, designed to serve as review or refresher courses for dentists returning from the armed forces and for general dental practitioners.
6.(j) There was presented the recommendation of Deans Gatch and Hine that out-of-state students who are regularly enrolled in the first semester of the academic year 1945-46 in the Indiana University Navy V-12 or Army AST programs in Medicine and Dentistry be assessed resident tuition fee only if they are ineligible for further government aid only so long as they continuously pursue the course of study in which they are now enrolled.
The Navy will return its personnel to inactive duty at the end of the present semester of the Medical and Dental Schools which closes December 21, 1945. Dean Gatch is concerned that many of the medical non-resident students will transfer to medical schools in their own states if required to pay the non-resident fee here. Many of them would not have chosen to attend school in Indiana but having started will probably continue if only the resident fee is charged. Mr. Biddle has conferred with many other state universities and finds that they are not inclined to make any concession on fees to their students in these categories although one favored non-resident fees on a reciprocal basis.
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board approved the recommendation of Deans Gatch and Hine.
6.(k) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, the recommendation of Mr. Middle was approved that authorization be given to secure an appraisal of the Long properties as soon as Mr. Henley approves our proceeding with their sale to close the estates, and that authorization be given to contact real estate agents to secure proposals for the various properties. The proceeds of any sale should be used to retire the $100,000.00 in Long Hospital Bonds that are outstanding at 3% interest.
6.(l) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, authorization was given to pay from the Eliza Lathrop and Kate Lathrop Mayer Research Fund of the Riley Hospital the sum of $318.38 to cover the cost of publication of the manual "Treatment of Burn Cases". This expenditure was approved by the Riley Memorial Association December 11, 1944.
6.(m) On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Allen, the Board adopted the recommendation of Mr. Henley for the approval of a proposed agreement which the attorneys have prepared for the settlement of the Oran Raber Estate, the corpus of which is approximately $35,000.00 and in which Indiana University participated in one-fifth of the residue.
The agreement proposes to settle Zuella Burgener's interest by payment of $6,000.00, plus an adjustment of certain income up to the present time, and provides for payment of executors' expenses in the amount of $600.00 and attorneys' fees in the amount of $1,800.00; also, after all payments in the agreement have been met the balance of the estate to be shared by the five remaining men, as set out in the will. Mr. Vermont Finley is attorney for the estate and Mr. Gerald Fisher, an attorney of LeGrange, Indiana, has represented Zuella Burgener in the preparation of this agreement.
6.(n) Mr. Biddle reported that pursuant to authorization by the Board November 2, 1945, further negotiation for the purchase or rental of the Maennerchor Building has been held with Mr. J. P. Frenzel and his attorney, Eugene C. Miller. A meeting was held in Indianapolis November 29, 1945, with Mrs. Maurer, Mr. Henley and Mr. Biddle present. The property is at the northwest corner of Illinois Street and Michigan Avenue with frontage of 99 feet on Illinois and 150 feet on Michigan. The building has been examined carefully and is adequate with some alterations to house the Evening Division of the School of Law, the Social Service Department now located in the Extension Building, and provide some office space for the President and other administrative officers while on business in Indianapolis. The City Engineer has approved our use of the building in most any manner we desire. Charles E. Bacon, Commissioner of Buildings, has checked the plans for exits and construction and states that same will pass the Indianapolis Code for our proposed use of the building.
The Maennerchor Hall Association offers to sell the building for $125,000.00, acquisition to be made on an installment basis of $900.00 per month with interest on deferred payments at the rate of 1½% per annum. Other proposals are offered and the one which Mr. Biddle recommends is a lease of the property with option to purchase in which the purchaser agrees to buy for a stated consideration, prior rentals to apply on the purchase price.
The matter was discussed at length and it was agreed that the property is generally suited to our needs and very little remodeling is needed before we can move into it. Mr. Biddle recommended that D. A. Bohlen and Son, architects, be employed to remodel the building as may be needed to meet our needs. This firm now has the contract for remodeling Long Hospital.
On motion of Mrs. Maurer, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board adopted the following
resolution on the purchase of the Maennerchor building:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a building is required to house the Evening Division of the Law School and other activities of the University at Indianapolis a suitable location for which by rental has been found difficult, and
WHEREAS, Maennerchor Hall Association owns a certain lot of real estate located on the northwest corner of Illinois and Michigan Streets in said city, together with the buildings located thereon, with a frontage of 99 feet on Illinois Street and 1500 feet on Michigan Street, which real estate and certain personal property located in said building it is willing to sell and convey for the sum of $125,000.00 payable in monthly installments of $900.00 bearing interest on descending balances at the rate of 1½% per annum, which payments approximate the amount of rental which would have to be paid for comparable facilities, and
WHEREAS, said real estate is located within convenient proximity to the other property and buildings of the University in Indianapolis, is admirable suitable for the purposes desired and the purchase thereof, on such terms and conditions, is deemed advantageous, now
BE IT RESOLVED, that such premises be purchased for such price and on such terms and that the President or the Vice President and Treasurer be and they, or either of them, are hereby authorized to execute and deliver to said Maennerchor Hall Association such papers, contracts, deeds and vendor's lien agreements as may to them, or either of them, seem appropriate and necessary for the transfer and conveyance of title to said real estate and personal property and the creation of a vendor's lien in said association as security for the payment of the unpaid balance of said purchase price and the performance of any other terms and conditions of any such papers, contracts deeds or agreements.
On motion of Mrs. Maurer, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board authorized the employment of D. A. Bohlen and Son as architects to draw plans and specifications for remodelling the Maennerchor Building to meet our needs.
6.(o) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board rejected the offer of Mr. Charles E. Murphy to sell his property at 1508 East Third Street, Bloomington, at the price of $13,500.00.
6.(p) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board authorized increase of $200.00 each in the current salaries of A. R. Lindesmith and A. B. Hollingshead of the Department of Sociology, and the appropriation of $400.00 from New Staff budget. On September 20, 1945, the Board terminated their leaves and fixed their salaries at $3,040.00 and $2,890.00 respectively upon resumption of duty here. This increase raises the figures to $3,240.00 and $3,090.00 respectively.
6.(q) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board authorized the
termination of leaves for war service of the following members of the staff at
Bloomington who are returning, and resumption of their service here to be effective on
the dates indicated and at adjusted salaries indicated, and made appropriation from the
New Staff budget to salaries budgets of the respective schools and departments for R. M.
Mikesell, $3,200.00; for F. L. Sweetser, $1,400.00; and for Robert H. Shaffer, $3,800.00:
| Leave Granted | Old Salary | New Salary | To Return | |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | ||||
| R. M. Mikesell | Oct. 1, 1942 | $2700. | $3200 | Nov. 1, 1945 |
| COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | ||||
| Sociology | ||||
| F. L. Sweetser | Jan. 1, 1942 | 2000. | 2800. | 2nd sem., 1945-46 |
| English | ||||
| David H. Dickason | July 1, 1944 | 2700. | 2800. | 2nd sem., 1945-46 |
| JUNIOR DIVISION | ||||
| Robert H. Shaffer | July 1, 1943 | 2400. | 3800. | Nov. 5, 1945 |
| LIBRARY | ||||
| Cecil K. Byrd | April 1, 1943 | 2400. | 3000. | Nov. 15, 1945 |
| James E. Platz | Feb. 16, 1943 | 1900. | 2250. | Nov. 19, 1945 |
The Board of Trustees recessed at 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 2:45 p.m. with President O. L. Wildermuth presiding and the same members present. The same administrative officers were present.
6.(r) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board authorized
termination of leaves for war service of the following members of the staff of the Vice
President and Treasurer, and resumption of their services here at adjusted salaries
indicated, and appropriated $1,440.00 to meet Mr. Keisler's salary and $300.00 to meet
Mr. Hartley's salary:
| Leave Granted | Old Salary | New Salary | To Return | |
| Lloyd A. Keisler | June 20, 1941 | $2100. | $2880. | Jan. 1, 1946 |
| Robert E. Burton | Sept. 30, 1943 | 2520. | 2700. | Jan. 15, 1946 |
| Paul A. Hartley | Dec. 31, 1942 | 2400. | 3300. | Jan. 1, 1946 |
6.(s) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the appropriation of $700.00 was made for the Folklore Institute to be conducted next summer. A budget of $2,100.00 is already established for 1945-46 but it is found that this additional appropriation is needed.
6.(t) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, appropriation of $900.00 was made to Alumni Secretary budget for certificates to be issued to nearest of kin to those alumni and former students who gave their lives in World War II. Nearly 300 certificates will be needed at a cost of about $3.00 each.
The committee consisting of Dean Payne, Dean Weimer, Mr. Bartley, Mr. Cookson and George Heighway, Chairman, appointed to study the question of proper recognition of those lost in World War II, made recommendation that recognition be by a certificate expressing the sympathy of the University to be sent to the nearest of kin kin of each of the deceased. The certificate is to be steel engraved on parchment, not larger than 8½ inches by 11 inches, to be in a genuine leather cover appropriately inscribed. The certificate or citation is to be signed by the President and sent to the nearest of kin with a letter from the President.
6.(u) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the appropriation of $2,500.00 was made to University Publications budget needed because of increased requests for bulletins, special publications to meet requests, and increase in printing costs.
6.(v) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, payment of $353.62 was authorized from the Charles W. Myers Income Fund of the Riley Hospital for the purchase of a resuscitator. The Riley Memorial Association approved the purchase April 2, 1945.
6.(w) On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, the Board, with Mr. Henley not voting, appointed E. Ross Bartley, John E. Stempel and Charles E. Harrell to represent the University at a hearing of the Indiana Public Service Commission in Indianapolis on December 12, 1945, concerning the restoration of Illinois Central and Monon trains through Bloomington.
6.(x) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board directed that the new pipe organ in the Auditorium is not to be used as a practice organ. It is recognized that organ students and artists who are to give programs on the organ are entitled to rehearsal sessions. Mr. Biddle reported that installation of the organ is proceeding rapidly and that it should be available for use in a few months. It will have a value of more than $100,000.00.
6.(y) On motion of Mr. Kunkel, seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board approved the recommendation that we keep the copyright on the Dr. Herbert Feis 1945 Patten Foundation lectures, but that we assure him we will not use it without his consent. Our letter of May 3, 1945, setting out the conditions under which he would operate, states that we would own the copyright. He acknowledged and approved this arrangement but since then has stated that he would like to own the copyright.
The Board of Trustees adjourned at 6:00 p.m., to reconvene at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 1945.
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4th, 1945, with President O. L. Wildermuth presiding and the same members present as on the preceding day. The same administrative officers were present.
6.(z) On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, the appointment of Miss Doris Campbell was approved as Assistant Professor of Social Work, effective January 2, 1946, at a salary rate of $3,800.00 for the academic year.
6.(aa) Mr. Biddle reported that compulsory retirement ages are specified for all persons who become members of the Public Employees' Retirement Fund of Indiana. The specified ages range from 70 to 75 years, depending upon length of service. It appears that a few members of our staff hope to avoid compulsory retirement by not entering the retirement plan, and in most cases this would be unfortunate for employees and employer. He recommends that retirement shall be compulsory for University employees at the ages specified in the plan regardless of whether the employee becomes a member or waives his rights under the plan.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Biddle that employees who waive their rights under Public Employees' Retirement Fund of Indiana be retired on the dates at which they would have retired had they elected membership in the fund.
7.(a) The Board deferred consideration of the reply received from the Trustees of Purdue University on our proposal for closer working relationships.
7.(b) Mr. E. P. Bardwell came into the meeting for the discussion of the exterior design of the Women's Dormitory unit prepared by Edward W. James, architect, and also of the proposal to increase the capacity from 800 to 1,000. In planning this structure the architects have found that it can be increased to 1,000 capacity at a considerable less cost per occupant than the 800 capacity unit will cost. There is no question that we need the 1,000 capacity unit. It is proposed that an extra floor be added.
The chief question in the exterior design is the panel or band of brick work four or five feet high extending around the buildings to relieve the monotony of solid stonework. The feeling prevailed that stone of a contrasting color could be used in place of the brick.
On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Board approved the increase of capacity of the Women's Dormitory unit from 800 to 1,000 by the addition of a story, and approved the exterior design of the structure with the directive that materials other than brick be explored to substitute for brick and secure the contrast desired and that this directive apply to both the Women's Dormitory unit and the Men's Dormitory unit.
7.(b½) On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, the Board approved the plans prepared by McGuire & Shook, architects, for the addition to the School of Education Building.
7.(c) The Board concurred in postponing consideration of the site plan for the Medical Center until after it has been submitted to the faculty of the Medical Center.
7.(d) Lawrence Wheeler, George F. Heighway, E. Ross Bartley and Robert A. Miller, representing a committee appointed by President Wells, came into the meeting to present a report on some exploratory work done in connection with preliminary questions regarding a possible World War II Memorial for Indiana University, and to discuss these matters with the Board. The committee presented the summary of a survey on this subject conducted by Colby College to which about 100 colleges and universities contributed, about one-half of which have about decided upon the nature of their memorials. Such memorials include Union Buildings, scholarships, chapels, chimes or carillons, libraries, swimming pools, etc. Most of them want a "living" memorial but the definitions of that adjective vary greatly.
The World War I Memorial campaign here secured $1,650,000.00 in pledges of which $60,000.00 was later cancelled as uncollectible. It was an emotional effort and many people subscribed far beyond their ability to pay. Some of these sacrificed and paid while others defaulted in whole or in part. Bad feeling ensued in many cases, but the principle that the University should receive gifts from her alumni was developed. The feeling prevailed that we should never repeat the program, and many other universities with similar experiences reached the same conclusion. We now face the questions of whether or not to have a World War II Memorial and, if so, what it shall be and how the funds shall be secured.
The discussion brought out general agreement that if the memorial is to be a building it should be a library with a monumental memorial section or certain definite memorial features that would in no way impair the utility of the building. Such a project would have a rather general appeal among alumni immediately and would induce many people to give their private libraries to the University in years to come. It was felt that the memorial drive could raise $1,000,000.00 for a library leaving $1,000,000.00 to be requested from the State. A large chapel, a Greek theatre and scholarships were mentioned as memorials and discussed.
The likelihood of a campaign, especially among friends of the University in Indianapolis, for an extensive development of the Medical Center, was discussed in this connection. Such a drive is likely although no plans have been made, and if both drives were concurrent the Bloomington memorial would suffer. President Wells stated that any Medical Center drive contemplates features beyond our request for State funds and therefore its success would not permit us to divert any State funds to the Bloomington campus that have been requested for the Medical Center.
The method and extent of a memorial drive, if one is authorized was discussed. It was agreed that it shall not be an emotional appeal to the alumni generally but there was little agreement on its extent. The year-to-year plan of alumni giving as used by Northwestern University was cited as a possible pattern. Administrative officers and prominent faculty members will, of course, be involved in the work of soliciting the best prospects in any campaign. Mr. Wheeler estimated that a campaign for $1,000,000.00 will cost $35,000.00 in salaries and living expenses, not including travel.
There was general agreement on the proposition that we should use this occasion to raise funds for some good purpose under the direction of the Foundation.
7.(e) The Board deferred consideration of the letter received from A. H. Berndt, Safety Supervisor, with reference to the duties of Mr. Clay and referred same to the Executive Committee for action.
7.(f) Mr. Biddle emphasized the great need of loan funds to aid veterans, especially at the beginning of their resumption of work here and before their checks start coming from the Federal Government. The Russell Morris Church Loan Fund is for veterans, but only a balance of $26.00 remains not loaned. The Bryan Relief Fund with a balance of $485.55 is available to veterans. The Emergency Loan Fund for Men with a balance of $3,846.56 is made up from accumulated old class funds, Arbutus funds, etc. and has been administered like other loan funds which we consider as trust funds requiring security for loans. Mr. Biddle believes our present procedure can be changed to make this fund available to veterans without security and without interest if the Board authorizes.
On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mr. Kunkel, the Board directed that the President and the two Vice Presidents work out the best procedure for the Emergency Loan Fund for Men and administer it as decided upon.
7.(g) On motion of Mrs. Maurer, seconded by Mr. Feltus, the Board approved the recommendation that the Jeffersonville Extension Center be named the "Southeastern Extension Center". There had been much previous discussion about a name somewhat descriptive of the area served by this center. "Falls City Center" was used to some extent but was confusing because Falls City is usually considered as Louisville. Suggestions of a name were requested from people interested and many names were proposed. "Falls Cities Center" was also considered, but this sounds too much like "Falls City".
7.(h) The Board deferred consideration of an incident involving one of our campus policemen and a student, Franklin Zeller, and referred the matter to the Executive Committee.
7.(i) President Wells announced that he has received an invitation from the Greek government and our State Department to be one of five ministers of an American commission to supervise elections to be held in Greece, to assure representative elections that the people will accept. If he accepts he will be gone about five weeks between the middle of February and the end of March. The Board was unanimous in the feeling that President Wells should accept the invitation.
The Board of Trustees recessed at 1:30 p.m. for lunch.
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 2:40 p.m. with President O. L. Wildermuth presiding and all members present except Mr. McCarty and Mr. Henley. The same administrative officers were present.
8.(a) Dean Briscoe presented a statement on the curriculum for a course in optometry as worked out with the committee of the Indiana Association of Optometrists. There was read the letter of November 27, 1945, from Dean Gatch and also the letter of the same date from Dr. Robert J. Masters, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, strongly opposing the establishment of a school of optometry in Indiana University.
The Board discussed the matter briefly and decided that no action should be taken until a report is received from the 1946 meeting of the American Medical Association. A committee of representative ophthalmologists has been appointed to study the establishment of a working relationship between ophthalmologists and optometrists with the idea that such a relationship might accomplish good for both groups and set up a plan of action which would be beneficial to the general public. It appears wise to wait until some national agreement is reached on this subject before proceeding.
8.(b) On motion of Mrs. Maurer, seconded by Mr. Feltus, Sargent and Lundy was appointed consulting engineer on their proposal Number 2020 dated November 23, 1945, to provided consulting engineering services in connection with the construction of the proposed new power plant and new utilities distribution system on the Bloomington campus at the price of $18,000.00, 90 per cent of which is payable in equal monthly installments and the final 10 per cent when the project is completed for operation, and W. G. Biddle, Vice President and Treasurer, was authorized to execute contracts and documents pertaining to this action.
8.(b) Proposals for services as engineer on the new power plant and distribution system at Bloomington, with Sargent and Lundy as consulting engineers were presented, as follows:
The qualifications and availability of these firms was discussed as had been done in the last meeting of the Board. Both have had extensive contracts on this campus and their work was satisfactory.
On motion of Mr. Feltus, seconded by Mr. Allen, the contract for services as engineer on the new power plant and distribution system on the Bloomington campus was awarded to Ammerman, Davis & Stout on its proposal under date of December 1, 1945 at 4½% of total cost of the project and W. G. Middle, Vice President and Treasurer, was authorized to execute contracts and documents pertaining to this action.
8.(c) The Board deferred consideration of the report of Mr. Biddle that a proposed plan for financing the new dormitories for men and women has been prepared and submitted to Mr. J. Dwight Peterson for his suggestions.
8.(d) Mr. Biddle reported that in accordance with the request of Mr. Roscoe P. Freeman, Director of the Budget of Indiana, we have filed with him applications for planning funds on the following projects:
A request for this data came to Mr. Freeman from the Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, and he is gathering the information from all State institutions.
8.(e) There was read the letter of November 15, 1945, from Mr. Norman H. Hill, Architectural Engineer, Indianapolis, who asks consideration in our building program. He was Chief Inspector of our P.W.A. building program.
8.(f) The Board deferred consideration of the report of Mr. Biddle on a meeting held November 29 with the State Banking Commissions Mr. Stewart of Purdue and Mr. J. Dwight Peterson, on the matter of a regulation passed by the State Banking Commission that banks can have only a certain percent of their holdings in Indiana University or Purdue University bonds.
8.(g) Mr. Biddle reported the sale of property at 720 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, acquired from Dr. George Graves Estate, as authorized by the Board September 20, 1945. This property was sold through the Schmid and Smith Realty Company for $1,500.00.
8.(h) Mr. Biddle reported the sale of property at 2117 and 2119 Gent Avenue, Indianapolis, acquired from the William Patten Estate, as authorized by the Board September 20, 1945. This property was sold through the Schmid and Smith Realty Company for $2,000.00.
8.(i) Mr. Biddle reported the sale of lot on Eleventh Street, Indianapolis, acquired from the estate of Anne Hurty Vinton, as authorized by the Board November 2, 1945. This property was sold to Joel M. Cooper for $1,705.00.
8.(j) Mr. Biddle reported that contracts have been made with the Metropolitan Opera Company to appear here Monday and Tuesday evenings, April 29 and 30, 1946. The publicity is not to be released at this time. It has been agreed that this will be the exclusive appearance of the Metropolitan in Indiana.
8.(k) On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mrs. Maurer, Mr. Biddle was authorized to execute contracts for the use of the Fieldhouse for the Semi-final Basketball Tournament on the afternoon and evening of March 9, 1946, on the basis he has reported to Mr. Simon of the Bloomington High School. The arrangement is to be similar to that of last year with a rental charge not to exceed 10% of the gross ticket sales after tax deduction.
8.(l) Mr. Biddle reported that pursuant to Board action of April 20, 1945, on old
summer session salaries, the fund now stands as follows:
| Cash Value | Absence Value | |
| Antoinette Billant | $1,393.66 | $2,049.50 |
| William C. Cleveland | 817.59 | 1,202.33 |
| Frank C. Mathers | 2,329.00 | 4,450.00 |
| $4,540.25 | $7,701.83 |
Of the four members of the staff who had not indicated their wishes at that time, Professors Hufford and Morgan have decided to take cash payment, and Professors Cleveland and others will take absence. Of the four who had taken cash, Miss Billant has redeposited the cash and will take absence.
8.(m) Mr. Biddle submitted photographs of the "Woodlawn Courts", which is the trailer camp for veterans, situated at the corner of Tenth and Woodlawn and west of the Stadium.
8.(n) Mr. Biddle reported that the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Indiana has advised that its educational funds will make loans to some students of Indiana University who are children of Eastern Star families residing in the state of Indiana.
8.(o) The Board received the report of Dean Payne that the National Research Council has appointed only sixteen fellows in the universities of this country for 1945-46. Of this number, two are at Indiana University, one in mathematics, and one in zoology. No other university holds more than one appointment.
8.(p) There was presented a letter of October 6, 1945, from A. H. Compton, Project Director of Metallurgical Laboratory, Chicago, commending Indiana University for its part in the "Atomic Power Project" and mentioning the services of Dr. A.C.G. Mitchell. Also, copy of a statement made by Chancellor Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago on behalf of all the organizations represented in the Metallurgical Laboratory which mentions Indiana University.
The Board of Trustees adjourned at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 1945, to meet again on call of the Secretary.
Thos. A. Cookson, Secretary of the Board of Trustees