Today in the History of the University of Illinois

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Today in the History of the University of Illinois

Welcome to the new "Today in the History of the University of Illinois" feature! This is an extremely experimental project to build a database of major events in the University's history, currently totaling more than 500,000. The current database below was compiled using software programs that identified all dates in the pages on this site and in its more than 70,000 pages of digitized historical material. Since all dates were 100% automatically identified, there may be errors, and many date references may refer to routine events. This is a work in progress, please contact University Archives with comments, questions, recommendations, etc. A total of 28 events are recorded for today.

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1913: ... Work had begun on the Transportation Building in 1912, ftn1 1 but the University's inability to purchase the land needed to construct its north section led the building to be dedicated on May 9, 1913 ftn2 2 only partially complete. ftn3 3 This original portion of the building was designed by W. Zimmerman and built by V. Jobst Sons ftn4 4 for a cost 78,000. ftn5 5 It measured 65 by 189 feet and to... (Transportation)
2001: ...us with an updated electronic calendar display. ftn5 5 ftnref1 1 Board of Trustees Proceedings, November 24, 1964 ftnref2 2 Archives Buildings Vertical File - Chapel Robert email Wednesday May 9, 2001 ftnref3 3 Board of Trustees Proceedings March 12, 1965 ftnref4 4 University Buildings Spreadsheet - Vertical File, University Archives ftnref5 5 Personal Observation, note in 2004-2005 the Department... (Psychology Building)

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1829: ... to this University increases the moral, intellectual and material wealth, not only of the State of Illinois, but of the whole United States, - yea, of all Humanity. 19 ,RAILWAY CONFERENCE, MAY 9. The Railway Conference was held in Lecture room "A", PhyaiOB Building, Friday Morning, May 9th, Mr. Edward C. Schmidt, Professor of Railway Engineering, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 9:50... (Dedication - Transportation Building Dedication Addresses)
1829: ...te of Illinois, but of the whole United States, - yea, of all Humanity. 19 ,RAILWAY CONFERENCE, MAY 9. The Railway Conference was held in Lecture room "A", PhyaiOB Building, Friday Morning, May 9th, Mr. Edward C. Schmidt, Professor of Railway Engineering, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 9:50 A. M . THE CHAIRMAN: Before beginning the exercises, I wish, on behalf of the University, to ... (Dedication - Transportation Building Dedication Addresses)
1867: May 9, 1867; 1. 43 As per your instructions, the Treasurer, Regent, and Chairman of the Finance Committee advertised and sold 180,000 acres of the scrip, realizing therefor 101,764.50. This sale being considered... (Book - History of Illinois Land Grant Endowment)
1867: May 9, 1867; I, 45 Your Committee, in eon junction with the Treasurer, have deemed it wise to put the proceeds of the land scrip in Illinois bonds as fast as they could he obtained, at par and interest, thereby ... (Book - History of Illinois Land Grant Endowment)
1891: May 9 Mandolin Club organized (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1895: MAY 9. Notre Dame, 8; Illinois, 7 (Illio - 1896)
1895: May 9 Competitive Shoot: University of California 380, Illinois 374. Baseball: May 10 Illinois 20, Northwestern 9 (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1897: May 9 Illinois 8, Northwestern 4 (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1902: ...1902 decided to leave memorial fountain.- April 25-26 Province Convention of Sigma Alpha Epsilon a t University of Illinois. April 25 Illinois-Missouri debate won by Missouri. ,ANNALS LXIII May 9 "Minna von B a r n h e l m " given by Der Deutsche Verein. May 2 1 Baseball Team leaves for the North and Bast. May 2 2 ' ' School for S c a n d a l ' ' given by Dramatic Club. 1902-3 . Sept. Illini publi... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1904: May 9 Transportation building dedicated with addresses by Samuel Insull, president of Commonwealth Edison Company, and other men prominent in field. Mining and Bailway Show held in connection with dedication. C... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1905: " May 9 Company K won the company competitive Drill; Jose G. San Victores won the Hazelton Prize medal (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1909: ...ers a particularly appropriate time for a second conference, which will be held after the formal dedicatory exercises are completed, as scheduled below. FRIDAY, 8 : 0 0 P. M . L E C T U R E MAY 9 BUILDING R O O M A, P H Y S I C S Mr. W . L. Schmick, President, Illinois Coal Operators' Association, presiding. " P R E P A R A T I O N OF C O A L " Mr. Gordon Buchanan, President Ohio Valley Mining Com... (Dedication - Transportation Building)
1912: ...ed country of oura the universities should be able to exert a great influence for getting more statesman ship into business and more business into statesmanship. ,CONVOCATION IN AUDITORIUM, MAY 9. ABSTRACT OF ADDRESS BY Dr. Edmund J. James, aident of the University of Illinois. Guests and members of the University: We are gathered here today to mark the setting of another milestone in the progress... (Dedication - Transportation Building Dedication Addresses)
1913: May 9 Senior Illinae entertained by Juniors. " T h e P o r t r a i t " ,ANNALS xcv and " R y l a n d " presented by Player's Club. Eifle Team promoted from Class C to Class A (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1916: May 9 Lecture on Pan-Americanism by John Barrett, director general of Pau-American Union (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1917: ...mittees were appointeduforn tthergpurst de pose of ascertaining what war talks were desired by the; aS izations and of submitting programs for such talks. The scnedu brought to a conclusion May 9, when a total of 182 had been delivered. War Book Discussion Club. A War Book Discussion Club, organ,V1 ized partly for the purpose of prenaring more thoroughly for S "S lectures and talks, met everv thir... (War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 16)
1917: On May 9, 1917, the Bureau was asked to recruit from the University two ambulance units, and on May 26, an additional unit was called for. It was about this time that the University organized its School of Military... (Book - 16 Years (Edmund James))
1918: ..., France, and Raisiig Funds for the W a r by loans the United States 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The First Liberty Loan, June 15, 1917 The Second Liberty Loan, November 15, 1917 The Third Liberty Loan, May 9, 1918 The Fourth Liberty Loan, October 20, 1918 The Victory Loan of April, 1919 FG. H. The use of Loans in England, France, Germany, etc. Principles governing the u e of taxes and loans Characteristics of ... (War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 47)
1918: By May 9, a total of 182 war talks had been delivered before various student organizations. Under its supervision the University on February 18, dedicated a service flag in recognition of those among its alumni an... (Book - 16 Years (Edmund James))
1930: , May 9, 1930, p. 584. 4,000.00 CULLOM, S. M . Congressional documents and speeches Min., 1869, p. 19. C U N N I N G H A M , J. O. A collection of dahlias Min., Mar. 8, 1870, p. 50. C U R T I S , B. O. Several kin... (Book - Gifts to the University (1867-1930))
1930: , May 9, 1930, p. 584. 5.00 FLAGG, Mrs. SARAH S. 242 volumes and a large number of pamphlets from the library of the late Hon. Willard C. Flagg, a charter member and corresponding secretary of the Board Min., Mar.... (Book - Gifts to the University (1867-1930))
1930: 118; May 9, 1930, p. 583. 5,775-00 Mechanical Engineering Department Chess table of India teak, made in the shops Min., Mar. 10, 1896, p. 229. MEHARRY, CHARLES See Taft, Lorado, Friends of Mellon Institute of Industr... (Book - Gifts to the University (1867-1930))
1930: , May 9, 1930, p. 5 4S TRENCHARD, GEOROK I . See Tan. Lorado, Friends of TRUMBULL, LYMAN Congressional documents and speeches Min., iS o, p. H . Union Sanitary Works See Cast Iron Enamel, Research Bureau on U. S. ... (Book - Gifts to the University (1867-1930))
1930: 196; May 9, 1930, p. 584. 5,000.00 Western Electric Company 1 special relay Min., Apr. 19, 1927, p. 259. Investigation of fatigue p h e n o m e n a of metals Min., April II, 1923, p. 166. See also General Electric Co... (Book - Gifts to the University (1867-1930))
1942: ...l also A my " ia r b a B a f t l e y R n d a 1 1 a V h a t t a C is the r of the class of g j his MHnf P f fVA o g a Tennessee Branch of the ,Alumni News Letter Eleanor Carruth was married May 9, 1942, to A. Lcroy Covev in hence, Kansas. Scvcrine L. Gurzynski resigned as librarian of the Calumet City iSf public Library, to be married in the near future. f president of the Illinois Library Associat... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 31)
1975: 22-31 May 9 May 10-17 May 24 U n i v e r s i t y - w i d e h o l i d a y s : M e m o r i a l Day, I n d e p e n d e n c e Day, L a b o r Day, T h a n k s g i v i n g Day, C h r i s t m a s Day, New Y e a r ' s Day. T... (Reference Folder - 1973)