Board of Trustees minutes, Ohio University

63 "United States of America" No $500.00. The Board of Trustees of the Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, promises to pay to the bearer, at the Importers and Traders National Bank, in the city and state of New York Five Hunded Dollars on the 1st day of September A. D. with interest therein at the rate of five per cent per annum payable semi-annually, on the first days of March and September of each year until said principal sum shall have been paid, Coupons to evidence said payment of interest being hereto attached. This Certificate of indebtedness is one of a series numbered from fifty one to seventy both inclusive, all of the denomination of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and of even date herewith, an dis issued in persance of the authority granted by the Act of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio passed April 3rd 1900 entitled "An act to authorize the Board of Trustees of the Ohio [inserted] University [end inserted] to refund certain certificates of indebtedness heretofore issued." Said Act limits the total amount of such certificates to Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55.000.00) to be sold from time to time in such amounts as said Board of Trustees shall direct, and the State of Ohio has set aside a sinking fund as authorized by section 3951 of the Revised Statutes of Ohio, as amended March 20th 1891, and as supplemental February 26th 1896 to pay the principal and interest of this certificate, thus pledging for its payment the good faith of the State of Ohio. In witness whereof the Board of Trustees of the Ohio University has caused its Corporate Seal to be attached, and this certificate to be signed by its President and Secretary this ___ of September AD.

Secretary President

64 Coupon $12.50. On the 1st day of ___ the Board of Trustees of the Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, will pay to bearer at the Importers and Traders National Bank of New York, Twelve Dollars and fifty cents, being six months interest on its certificate of indebtedness Number ___ Secretary which motion was duly Seconded, and a call of the roll being had resulted as follows" Yea votes - Super Lowrey- Jewett. Davidson, Lene, Fenton, Jones, Welch, Bundy, Wood, Coultrap, Moore, Blackstone Biddle and Foster- Nayes none, and being the unanimous vote of all of the members of this Board present at this meeting, and being more than a quorum of the Board, nine members being a quorum of this Board under the laws of the State of Ohio now in force.

[inserted] As to claim Vs - Estate of E. H Moore [end inserted] On motion duly seconded and adopted the Secretary was authorized and empowered with full authority to act in the premises to compromise the claim of the University against the estate of E H. Moore deceased for unpaid rents amounting to the sum of $338.35 by remitting interest $77.44. Said compromise to be made for the sum of $260.91 as per state of the Treasurer on file. [inserted] Finance Committee [end inserted] Mr Bundy moved that Messrs Wood Moore and the President be elected as the Finance Committee of the Ohio University for the ensuing year, and to be vested with all of the powers and authority heretofore conferred upon them by the former action of this board at its last sessions, and such other power and authority as may be conferred upon them by the present session of this Board, which motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. On motion duly

65 [inserted] Ladies Hall Committee [end inserted] seconded and adopted, it was ordered that the Ladies Hall Committee of last year be continued during the ensuing year with the same powers and authority heretofore conferred upon thme by the former action of this Board. [inserted] Committee College Campus [end inserted] One motion duly Seconded and adopted the Committee on college buildings and campus and Buildings for last year was ordered to be continued for the next ensuing year with full power and authority to act in accordance with the former authority of this Board as heretofore conferred upon said Committee. [inserted] Athletics [end inserted] Mr Foster moved that we create in the Ohio University the position of "Director of Athletics" to be hereafter selected at a salary of not exceeding $800.00 per year, which motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. [inserted] Boyce and Hamblin excused for non attendance [end inserted] On motion of Mr Blackstone duly Seconded and adopted Messrs G. W. Boyce and R. E. Hamblin were excused for non attendance at the present meeting of this Board. [inserted] Committee Ways and Means [end inserted] On motion duly seconded and adopted a Committee on Ways and Means was appointed consisting of Messrs Welch Moore and Biddle, to report the result of their investigation and conclusion to the present session of this board [inserted] Committee Teachers and Salaries [end inserted] On motion duly seconded and adopted the Committee on "teachers and vacancies" heretofore appointed was continued for the ensuing year with the same powers and authority hertofore conferred upon them. On motion duly seconded and adopted the Legislative Committee of last year was continued with the same power and authority hertofore conferred upon them. [inserted] Portrait of Pres Super and Ex Pres. Scott [end inserted] On motion duly seconded and adopted Mr Biddle was appointed a committee on one to call upon Miss. Stahl of the Art Department and asertain for what sum the University can purchase the painting of Pres. C. W. Super exhibited to this Board, and for what sum she will paint a portrait of Doctor William H. Scott an ex President of the Ohio University.

66 [inserted] As to the Presidency [end inserted] Mr Bundy suggested that we take up the question of the advisability of a change of President of the Ohio University - President Super pending the discussion of said subject retired from the room, and on motion duly [inserted] Election of Mr Fenton to Preside [end inserted]seconded and adopted Mr Fenton was elected to preside over the Board as Chairman in the absence of President Super. The question was discussd at some length by various membrs of the Board. [inserted] Purchase of organ [end inserted] A petition of young Lady students as to the purchase of an organ for their room was on motion duly seconded and adopted referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. [inserted] Military Committee [end inserted] The proceedings had by the Military Committee heretofore appointed was verbally stated to the board by Mr Wood its Chairman ,and on motion duly seconded and adopted it was directed that said Military Committee by continued upon them by the former action of this Board, and on motion duly seconded and adopted the Board adjourned to meet here [crossed out] this afternoon [end crossed out] until tomorrow morning at 8.Ocle clock Attest. L. M. Jewett Secretary OU.

Athens Ohio June 20th 1901 8 A.M. The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Mr Fenton in the Chair. A call of the roll showed the following members of the board present to wit: Fenton Lowrey, Jewett, Davidson, Lene Jones, Welch, Bundy, Wood, Whiley, Coultrap, Moore, Blackstone Foster and Biddle. President Super being absent from the room. [inserted] Presidency [end inserted] The question as to the election of a new President was discussed at some length, and thereupon with the [?advice?] and approval of Doctor Super Mr Foster moved that we elect Rev. S. D. Hutsinpiller as President of the Ohio University for the term of three years from and after July 1st 1901.

67 at a salary of $10.000.00 [inserted] for three year [end inserted] with moving expenses no exceeding $500.00 which motion was duly seconded ,and while said motion was pending upon invitation of the Board President Super returned to the room, and Mr Fenton vacated the Chair and Dr Super occupied the Chair as President of the [inserted] Election of S. DHutsinpiller as Pres. O.U. [end inserted] Board. Dr Super stated to the Board that the motion pending to elect Mr Hutsinpiller as President met with his warm and hearty approval ,and thereupon the roll was called upon the motion of Mr Foster to elect Mr Hutsinpiller as President of the Ohio University which resulted in 12 yea votes for S. D. Hutsinpiller and one vote for Dr. Super,and thereupon S. D. Hutsinpiller was declared to be duly elected as President of the Ohio University. [inserted] Election of Dr. Super as Prof of Greek [end inserted] On motion of Mr Jewett duly seconded and adopted the election of Mr Hutsinpiller was made unanimous. Mr. Wood moved that Dr. Super send a telegram to Mr. Hutsinpiller notifying him of his election which motion was duly Seconded and adopted. Mr Wood moved that we direct the Secretary to cast the unanimous ballot of all of the members of this Board present at this meeting for Charles. W. Super as Professor of Greek in the Ohio University for the ensuing Year at a salary of $2000,00 for the ensuing year [inserted] which motion was duly seconded and adopted and the Secretary cast said ballot as directed [end inserted] and the Board declared that C. W. Super had been duly elected to said position at a salary of $2.000.00 for the ensuing year. [inserted] Dean of Faculty [end inserted] Mr Foster moved that C. W. Super act as "Dean of the faculty" until a new president is elected and qualified, which motion was duly seconded and adopted. Mr Wood moved that the President and Professors Copeland, and Dunkle be appointed as a Committee on advertising until directed otherwise under the Supervision of the Precident, which motion was duly seconded and adopted [inserted] Call of Board in case of vacancy [end inserted] Maj. Welch moved in case that Mr Hutsinpiller declines to accept the position of President, to which he has been elected that the Secretary be authorized

68 to call the Board together for the purpose of electing a President of the Ohio University, which motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. [inserted] Y.M.C.A [end inserted] A petition of the Y. M. C. A requesting an appropriation of $250. for therein stated was read to the Board and on motion duly seconded and adopted [crossed out] was [end crossed out] was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means to report at the August meeting of this Board. [inserted] Election of Prof. Tausch [end inserted] Mr Moore moved that the Secretary of this Board be authorized and directed to cas the unanimous ballot of all of the members of the Board present at this meeting for Edwin. Tausch for Professor of Modern languages in the Ohio University at the Salary heretofore fixed of $1250.00 for the ensuing year, which motion was duly seconded and adopted , and thereupon the Secreatry cast said ballot as directed, and the Chair declared that said Edwin. Tausch had been duly elected as Professor of mondern languages in the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1250.00. [inserted] Use of Ewing Hall by Presbyterian Church [end inserted] Mr Moore moved that we donate the use of auditorium in Ewing Hall to the Presbyterian Church of Athens for the purpose of holding its meetings therein during the time required by the said church to construct its new building, said church to pay our Janitors such sum as may be reasonable for services performed by them in taking care of and preparing said hall, for the use of said church, but this grant may not interfere with the use of said hall by the Ohio University, which motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. [inserted] Portrait of Super [end inserted] Mr Biddle moved that the board purchase said portrait of Doctor. C.W. Super from Miss. Stahl for the sum of $50.00 and place the smae upon the walls of this room. Which motion was duly seconded and

69 adopted, and Mr Biddle was authorized to make the purchase with full power and authority to act. [inserted] Portrait of Dr Scott. [end inserted] Judge Coultrap moved that Mr Biddle be authorized to make a contract with Miss. Stahl to paint a portrait of Doctor William H. Scott an ex President of the Ohio University similar to the style of portrait for Dr Super, exhibited to the board at a cost of not exceeding $50.00 which motion was duly seconded and adopted. On motion of Maj. Welch duly seconded and adopted the board adjourned to meet at 2 Oclock this afternoon.

Athens O June 20th 1901-2 P.M. Board met pursuant to adjournment same members present as at the morning session, President Super in the Chair. [inserted] Telegram of Dr. Crawford [end inserted] The Secretary read to the Board a telegram from Doctor M.M. Crawford of Cincinnati to Prof. Adolph Len Expressing to the board his high appreciation of the honor conferred upon him on yesterday; On motion duly seconded and adopted the Secretary was ordered to place said telegram upon file and acknowledge receipt thereof to Dr. Crawford. [inserted] Portrait of Dr. Crook [end inserted] Mr Davidson moved that Dr. Biddle be authorized and empowered to contract with Miss Stahl in a sum not exceeding 50$ for a portrait of Dr Isaac Crook an ex-President of the Ohio University similar in style to the portrait of Dr. Super exhibited to the board with full power and authority to act which motion was duly seconded and adopted. Mr Davidson Chairman of the Committee to examine the Treasurers and Auditors reports read to the Board the following report to wit: [inserted] Report of Committee in Aud + Treas [end inserted] "To the Board of Trustees Gentlemen

70 We your Committee appointed to audit the books and accounts of the Auditor and Treasurer of the University beg leave to report that we have carefully examined the books and account of the same and have compared the vouchers issued from June 15. 1900- to June 15. 1901 - with the entries made and find all correct. We believe the duties of the Auditor and Treasurer have een faithfully, and accurately performed. C. C. Davidson L. J. Fenton Committee Adolph Lene " On motion duly seconded and adopted said report was accepted and approved and ordered to be placed on file. [inserted] Committee on Light and Fuel [end inserted] Maj. Welch moved that the Committee heretofore appointed to make a contract for light and fuel for the Univeristy for last year be authorized to make a contract for the University for the next ensuring year according to their best judgment and that they report theri action to the August meeting of this Board. Mr Jewett as Chairman fo the Committee on music read to the Board the following report to wit: [inserted] Report of Committee in Music [end inserted] We recommend that there be established in the Ohio University "A college of Music" which shall be presided over by a male instructor who shall be designated as the "Director" of the College of Music of the Ohio University, and an "Assistant Instructor of Instrumental Music", and also an "Assistant Instructor of Vocal Music", said two assistant instructors at all times to be under the Supervision and control of said Director as to the nature and character of the work to done by them as to the methods of teaching in said college of music. We recommend that said Assistant instructor of instrumental music receive a salary of 750$ per annum, and that said instructor of vocal

71 music shall receive a salary of $600.00. We recommend that Prof. James P. McVey be elected Director of the College of Music of the Ohio University at a salary of $1500.00 per annum, and that Miss. Nellie. H. Van Varhes be elected as Assistant instructor of instrumental music at a salary of $750.00; and that said Director of Music, prepare a course of study of music in said College of Music to be changed from time to time according to his discretion that he shall have full power to manage, direct and control said college of music in all respects as may be deemed by him for the best interests of the Ohio University, and that he prepare all necessary rule and regulations for the governing thereof. the subject of "Instructor of Violin Music" having been referred to us we recommend that Miss Margaret Ullom be elected to the position of Instructor of Violin in the Ohio University, she to receive her compensation from the pupils to be taught by her, said compensation to be fixed by the President of the and of said College of Music. We report that we have examined all of the applications for Assistant Instructor in Vocal Music, and we find that the application of Margaret Edith Jones. Margureite [?Longacre?] and Mrs. C D. [?Norris?] are the most meritorious. A majority of the Committee recommend the election of Margureite. Edith Jones of Jackson Ohio for that position." L. M Jewett E. J. Jones I. M. Foster. Committee D. H Moore. On motion duly seconded and adopted said report was adopted, and the Director of Music was directed to carry out the suggestions contained in this report. Mr Bundy moved that the Secretary of this Board be authorized and directed to cast the unanimous ballot

72 [inserted] Election of Prof. McVey [end inserted] of all of the members of the board present at this meeting for James. P. McVey as Director of the College of Music of the Ohio University for the ensuing year at a salary of $1500, which motion was duly seconded and adopted, and the Secretary cast the unanimous ballot of all of the members of this board present at this meeting for James Prior McVey as Director of the College of Music of the Ohio University at a salary of 1500$ for the ensuing year, and thereupon the Chair declared that said James Prior. McVey had been duly elected to said position at a salary of $1500. for the ensuing year. [inserted] election of Nellie H. Van Vorhes [end inserted] Mr Bundy moved that the Secretary of this Board be authorized and empowered to cast the unanimous ballot of all of the members of this board present at this meeting for Miss. Nellie. H. Van Vorhes as Assistant Instructor of Instrumental Music in the College of Music of the Ohio University at a salary of $750.00 for the ensuing year, which motion was duly seconded and adopted, and thereupon the Secretary cast said ballot as directed and the Chair declared that Miss. Nellie. Van. Vorhes had been duly elected as Assistant Instructor of Instrumental Music in the College of Music of the Ohio University for the ensuing year. [inserted] Election of Margaret Edith Jones [end inserted] Mr Bundy moved that the Secretary of this Board be authorized and instructed to cast the unanimous ballot of all of the members of this board present at this meeting for Miss. Margaret. Edith Jones of Jackson Ohio, for the position of "Assistant Instructor of Vocal Music" of the college of Music of the Ohio University at a salary of $600.00 for the ensuing year which motion was duly seconded and adopted, and thereupon the Secretary cast said ballot as directed, and thereupon this Chair declared that she had been duly elected to the position above named at a salary of $600. for the ensuing year. Mr Bundy offered the following resolutions and moved its adoption to wit: Resolved that