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• 1868: ...World Almanac advanced scholarly knowledge. The tradition of Mardi Gras found its start with the first float-based parade on February 24 and Memorial Day was observed for the first time on May 30. As the doors opened on one land grant institution, President Andrew Johnson signed the second Land Grant Act into law on December 25, granting to southern states the same benefits of the first act that o... (Genesis)

• 1846: ...ehrbuch der Physik u, Meteorologie, 2,000 Holzstichen. Braunschweig, 1868 Nicholson, John Operative Mechanic and British Machinist, Bohn, 1853 Patent Journal and Inventors' Magazine, from May 30, 1846, to September 30, 1848. London Pope, F . L Modern Practice of the Electric Telesrraph; a hand-book for electricians and operators. Van Nostrand, 18T0 " Powell, Baden History of Natural Philosophy fro... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870)
• 1863: ...ossible benefit to the industrial classes of the whole state, 'Senate Journal, 1863, p. 276; see also p. 141. See below p. 181. 'Illinois School Beports, 1886-1888, p. exa Prairie Farmer, May 30, 1863, and many other papers. ,Illinois Considers Disposition of Donation 181 whose highest interests it was specially designed to promote. This call was signed by twelve well-known leaders in the state fr... (Book - History of the University (Powell))
• 1868: May 30, Mon Memorial Day (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1948)
• 1868: May 30, Mon Memorial Day (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1948)
• 1868: ...ompany competitive drill, Urbana May 21, Thurs . Military Day, Urbana May 22, Fri Semester examinations begun, Urbana May 25-30, M o n . - S a t . . . . . . .Semester examinations, Chicago May 30, Sat Memorial Day June 1, Mon.. . Semester examinations ended, Urbana June 1, Mon., 4:10 P.M. . . . . .University Senate Meeting, Urbana June 4, Thurs . Class Day, Chicago June 4, Thurs. Alumni Meeting, C... (Booklet - Your First Year the University (1935))
• 1868: ...ates Feb. 16, Wednesday, 8 A.M. .Instruction begins March 2, Thursday. University Day University opened, 1868 May 5, Friday Honors Day May 26, Friday June 3, Saturday Semester examinations May 30, Tuesday, Memorial Day June 4, Sunday Baccalaureate and Commencement 1944 SUMMER TERM June 6, Tuesday June 9, Friday June 12, Monday July 4, Tuesday Aug. 5, Saturday Sept. 30, Saturday , Entrance examinat... (Booklet - Handbook of Student Housing (1943))
• 1871: May 30th the acre was plowed east and west with double shovel plows (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1873)
• 1871: May 30th the same cultivation was given north and south (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1873)
• 1872: ... field considered to be most even in quality were lost. VARIETIES OF CORN. The varieties of corn were planted on plat No. 2 north, on ground plowed 8 inches deep May 22d and 27th, harrowed May 30th, and planted June 6th. The field was harrowed with the Thomas Harrow June 6th, and cultivated with the double shovel plow June 24th, July 10th and July 28th. The yield, such as it was, is giveu in the f... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1874)
• 1880: ...e. These were also French annuals, fed the year before on osage. The eggs had been kept in a cool room up to the time of shipment, but the weather had now become quite warm. Hatching began May 30th. But few larvae appeared, and ,86 these seemed weak and unhealthy. All of them soon died, scarcely one living to be one day old. For this result we have nothing of fact. Probably the embryo worms were i... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1884)
• 1882: May 30 Memorial Day Convocation and Regimental Parade. Gen. William C. Carter delivered an address on Our Military Obligations. (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1884: ...May 22,1891. cisco. Cal., May 30,1892. Harvard A. A Williamsburg A. C... New York A. C, Games, Mott Haven, New York, Oct. 27,1883. Williamsburg A. C... Williamsburg A. C. Games, Brooklyn, May 30, 1884 Williamsburg A. C... Manhattan A. C. Games, New York City, Nov. 6, 1883. Highgate Harriers... Aston Lower Grounds, Birmingham, July 12. 1890. Trial against time, Springfield, Mass., Sent, 30,1892. Ma... (Illio - 1895)
• 1885: ... will be served if you will permit this institution to assume the title named in the bill now pending before the Senate. I remain ever your most obedient servant, SELIM H. PEABODY, UBBANA, May 30,1885. UegenU Illinois Industrial University. While the present may well become a new era in the prosperity of the University it cannot and must not be in any sense a point of a new departure. The only cha... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1886)
• 1885: ...hitectural Department. rubber stamp eng. col purchase of piano State buildings and grounds balance Total . STATE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT. 1885. March 10 By b a l a n c e from l a s t y e a r May 30 To w a r r a n t s d r a w n July 3 B y a m o u n t received from S t a t e t a x e s on l a n d " " Aug. Aug. To w a r r a n ts d r a w n B y c u r r e n t e x p e n s e buildings a n d g r o u n d s To ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1886)
• 1891: ...mer From 7-ft circle without follow 145 ft. in. Patting Shot 47 ft. Pole Vault 11 ft. 9 in. Amateur Championship Games, Washington, D. C.,Oct. 11, Detroit A. C Berkely Oval New York City, May 30, 1891. Princeton A. C Blaekheath Harriers London, Stanford Bridge Grounds, June 25 1887. Beacon Park, Allston, July 1,1886. Harvard A. A Wadham College Games, Oxford, March 9,1888. Oxford University HolyCr... (Illio - 1895)
• 1892: , May 30,1892. Harvard A. A Williamsburg A. C... New York A. C, Games, Mott Haven, New York, Oct. 27,1883. Williamsburg A. C... Williamsburg A. C. Games, Brooklyn, May 30, 1884 Williamsburg A. C... Manhattan A. C.... (Illio - 1895)
• 1892: ..., Monday Sept. 16, Wednesday Sept. 17, Thursday Nov. 26, Thursday Nov. 30, Monday Dec. 21, Monday Dec. 23, Wednesday March 24, Thursday April 15, Friday April 30, Saturday May 26, Thursday May 30, Monday May 31, Tuesday June 1, Wednesday June 5, Sunday June 6, Monday June 7, Tuesday June 8, Wednesday ,UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. FALL TERM 1892. Entrance Examinations begin. First Assembly of Students. ... (Course Catalog - 1890-1891)
• 1893: ...ds Thermometor Seats Advertising Drayage Apparatus Apparatus and supplies , Steel balls Handles Expenses Choral Union Expenses trip to Minnesota lands.. Freightage Labor.. Petty expense to May 30,1893. Drayage Expense to board meeting Expenses paid.. Expenses . Books Annual Cyclopedia. Books Expenses Pins Repairs. Cloth. Armature, etc Machine Oils, soaps, etc Apparatus Membership fees, ,93-194. Ca... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1894)
• 1893: May 30, Tuesday (Course Catalog - 1891-1892)
• 1894: ...spent, or orders are now out t h a t will cover it. The total number of books added to the library between March 1, 1893, when the last record was made for the catalogue of that year, and May 30, 1894, is 2,452. This does not include pamphlets, of which several hundred have been placed on file. I am pleased to say t h a t the increase in calls for books during the year has exceeded t h a t of any ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1894)
• 1894: May 30, Wednesday (Course Catalog - 1892-1893)
• 1895: May 30 Illinois 10, Wisconsin 4. Resignation of Professor Edward Snyder (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1895: May 30, Thursday (Course Catalog - 1893-1894)
• 1897: May 30 Baseball: Illinois 3, Northwestern 5. ,LX U N I V E R S I T Y OF I L L I N O I S June 1 Western Inter-Collegiate splits up. Chicago, Illinois, and Michigan hold triangular meet (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1899: ...9. lo the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. GENTLEMEN: According to your request I communicate herewith a copy of the report of the Dean of the College of Agriculture dated May 30, 1899, addressed to the President of the University. This copy has been handed to me today. I find, upon inquiry, that the report was handed to the President and that he made, apparently, in connection the... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1900)
• 1899: May 30, Tuesday (Course Catalog - 1897-1898)
• 1900: May 30 Illinois wins Western Championship (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1903: Amount 1903 May 30 P e r c i v a l H a l l Drafting services J . F . Kable .. do Cloth ..do G. C. Willis Groceries ..do C. H. Baddeley .do Home Telephone Co Apparatus ..do E i m e r Amend Grinding iG. E . Mueller ..do ..do ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1906)
• 1903: ...se 137 April 30 F. M. Goodman Salary, April, 1903 138 .. do . . . . . . C. S. N. Hallberg do 139 do 140 . . d o W. B. Day do Rudolph Meseck 141 . . d o do 143 . . d o Rent, April, 1903 143 May 30 C. J. Stein Plumbing E. J. Anthony 144 Stationery 145 . . d o Ink and stand 146 . . d o Oliver Typewriter Co Ribbon, etc 147 . . d o Petty expense 148 . . d o F. M. Goodman Balance salary, 1902-1903 do 14... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1906)
• 1907: May 30 General Nelson A. Miles reviewed University regiment and spoko on " T h e Military Training of the ,LXVI U N I V E R S I T Y OF I L L I N O I S Citizen Soldier." Corner-stone of new Auditorium laid. Gener... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1911: May 30, 1911. CASE OF ORIN K. WAKEFIELD. The following report of Dean O. A. Harker, counsel for the University on the case of Orin E. Wakefield vs. The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois was received... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1914)
• 1912: May 30, F r i d a y . Military Day. J u n e 5, T h u r s d a y . Semester examinations ended. J u n e 7, Saturday, 12 m. Latest day for acceptance of u n d e r g r a d u a t e theses. J u n e 7, Saturday, 12 m. ... (Booklet - YMCA Student Handbook (1912))
• 1913: May 30 Military Day. Beginning of custom of presentation of sabers and belts worn by them to cadet senior officers (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1913: May 30 Memorial Day observance; medals to win ncrs in competitive drills presented by girls (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1914: May 30, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE VOUCHERS Concluded. No. Date. To whom. For what. -tVUlUlLUl". 1914. 30j Whitall-T atum Co Laboratory supplies. 691 May ..do ..do Physicians' Supply Drug Co - . d o . . . . L. C. Carde... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1915)
• 1914: ...other institutions will be represented by delegates if not by their presidents. D E D I C A T I O N OF T H E N E W ARMORY. 3 A proposal that the new Armory be dedicated on Decoration Day, May 30, 1914, with the following statement in regard to plans for this event: If the board approves, a special invitation will be. extended to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the Secre... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1915)
• 1914: Carpenter May 30 U. of I. Supply Store ..do International Magazine Co . . d o . . . J. Fischer Bro . . d o . . . The Johns Hopkins Press ..do . Frank Bender ..do The Arthur H. Clark Co ..do,., William J. Gerhard ..do The ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1915)
• 1914: ...equate idea of its great usefulness to the University. , . - - . On motion of Governor Bunne, it was voted that the president be authorized to arrange for the dedication. of the Armory on May 30, 1914, provided the Grand Army Posts of Urbana and Champaign .consent to the holding of these exercises on that date. .: r ,1913 PEOOEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DEPOSIT TO BE R E Q U I R E D FOR M I ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1915)
• 1914: Sheldon 9299 May 30 P . J. Peterson . 9300 . . d o . , Pauline Groves 9301 . . d o . Russell D. V. Castle. 9302 . . d o . Bess Lindley 9303 June 2 Postmaster, Urbana, 111 9304 . . d o . . . . R. H. Brooks 9305 ..do C. C. Fou... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1915)
• 1916: May 30 Military day and final review of Tegiments (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1916: B May 30 Edward Bartow . . d o . . . . Edmen Greenfield . . d o . . . . Beck Duplicator Co . . d o . . . . P. H. and F . M. Roots Co May 31 M. E. Thompson, Cashier . . d o . . . . H. S. Capron, Treasurer Labor bil... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1916)
• 1916: 885 do May 30 Charles F, Rouseelet ..do J. Terquem .. do J. Gamber .. do.... Bath West ...,....: ..do Max Weg 891 .do.... B. H. Blackwell ..do Eugene L. Morice . . d o . . . . John Wheldon Co . .do Henry Sotheran Co ..... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1916)
• 1916: 481, May 30 H. S. Capron, Treasurer... Weimer Schweinberg G.N.Coffey H. C M . . Case M. E. Thompson, Cashier.. E. W. Rusk C J. Mann C H . Oathout W. G. Eckhardt E.B.Heaton F. H. Demaree L.W.Wise..: J. S. Collier J. E... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1916)
• 1916: do us 381 May 30 J. W. Butler Paper Co us 382 . . d o . . . . Pantagraph Printing Stationery Co. us us 383 . . d o . . . . H. S. Capron, Treasurer Supplies Books Wages Publications ..do Material furnished from University ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1916)
• 1917: ..., at a salary of fifty dollars 50 a month. August 1, 1916. Vorhees, F. H., Instructor in Operative and Prosthetic Dentistry in the College of Dentistry Infirmary, from October 1, 1916, to May 30, 1917, at a salary of sixty dollars 60 a month. October 3, 1916. Wachs, L. A., Assistant in English, for ten months beginning September l, 1916, at a salary of twelve hundred dollars 1200 for the year. Sep... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1918)
• 1926: ...t to the call of President Trees, in case it is found that the B u d g e t is ready before the date set for the July meeting. H. E. Cunningham Merle J. Trees Secretary President 'Declined May 30, 1926. 'The date in parenthesis is the date on which the appointment was made by President Rinley. ,This Page Intentionally Left Blank ,INDEX Aaronson, A L., appointment, 377 Agriculture, electricity m, 17... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1926)
• 1932: May 30, 1932 Reznick, Bronislava Z., Assistant in Ophthalmology, in the College of Medicine, beginning M a y 16, 1932, and continuing until August 31, 1932, without salary (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1932)
• 1940: ... Board relating to leaves of absence on account of disability: 1. Clifford P . Kittredge, Assistant Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, sick leave with full pay from April I to May 30, or so much of that time as may be necessary for his recovery. H i s colleagues will carry on his work during his absence without additional expense to the University. 2. Philip A. Halper, Associate in Op... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1940)
• 1940: ...Wattles accented a oosition as an and Binding Department of the Pennsylvania State College Library, State College, Pennsylvania, last January. Class of 1940 Gertrude Ackermann has selected May 30 as the day for her wedding to Louis Ogden, who is a research worker at the experimental farm o the University of Nebraska. At present Miss Ackermann is a cataloger at the wa State College Library in Ames.... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 30)
• 1942: ... will live at 46 Elliott Street. Library, Fanchon E. Remund, teacher-librarian of the Calumet City, fflwj State T High School since September 1941, has just announced her marriage oi Mile May 30, 1942 to Lt. Hubert Blair Rouse, United States Naval Resent of the Mrs. Rouse expects to resign her position at the end of this school ear Scranto will go to the west coast. Lt. Rouse is somewhere in the P... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 32)
• 1944: ...IRPORT 21 T h e following is a report from Professor James J. Doland, Supervising Engineer in charge of airport construction: ,960 PRESIDENT A. C. W I L L A R D : BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 1 May 30, 1944 I thought you might like to report to the Board of T r u s t e e s at their T h u r s day meeting that the official o r d e r to proceed with construction of the Airport has been issued by the Civil ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1944)
• 1945: ... of Scientific Research and Development. Professor Johnstone reports that the patent examiner has given a final rejection to the claims made in the patent application Number 596800, filed May 30, 1945. Professor Johnstone recommends against further prosecution of this application through appeal by the University. The Chairman of the University Research Board concurs in this, but recommends that si... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1950)
• 1947: 30, Fri May 30, Sun June 2, Wed (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1948)
• 1947: ... t e d . OPEN SESSION MEMORIAL TO JAMES W . ARMSTRONG Mr. McKelvey presented the following: T h e Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois records with profound sorrow the death on May 30, 1947, of Mr. James W. Armstrong, a former member of this Board. Mr. Armstrong was an alumnus of the University of Illinois, Class of 1893. Throughout his lifetime he was devoted to his Alma Mater. To him ... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1948)
• 1949: 29, Fri May 30, Mon May 25, Wed (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1948)
• 1951: ...til further notice, for military service. SMYTHE, DALLAS, Professor of Economics, and Research Professor, in the Institute of Communications Research leave of absence, with salary, May 18-May 30, 1951, to render special technical assistance to the National Association of Educational Broadcasters. TIGHE, JOHN P., Instructor in Physical Education for Men, in the Undergraduate Division in Chicago lea... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1952)
• 1951: ...riven pony presses with two hand safety controls, linoleum covered steel work tables Chicago Physical Plant ,440 Item Printing of the student newspaper Picrlttinifrom November i, 1950, to May 30, 1951, inclusive One car 33 roll newsprint One infrared spectrophotometer, single beam type with an automatic wave length recorder capable of recording wave length vs. energy output, according to specifica... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1952)
• 1952: ...05 2 520 9. , Senior Laboratory Attendant 10. Mrs. Carol C. Cleven, Junior Laboratory Attendant September 1, 1951, to May 30, 1952 11. , Junior Laboratory Attendant September 1, 1951, t o May 30, 1952 12. , Junior Laboratory Attendant Total, Research and Marketing Fund State ADMINISTRATION Agricultural Extension 1. Marion F . Berry, Office Supervisor 2. Blanche L. Lewis, Office Supervisor On leave... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1952)
• 1952: ...I2 H O M E ECONOMICS BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 25 N G G N 2 88o 2 205 2 205 2 520 9. , Senior Laboratory Attendant 10. Mrs. Carol C. Cleven, Junior Laboratory Attendant September 1, 1951, to May 30, 1952 11. , Junior Laboratory Attendant September 1, 1951, t o May 30, 1952 12. , Junior Laboratory Attendant Total, Research and Marketing Fund State ADMINISTRATION Agricultural Extension 1. Marion F . Be... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1952)
• 1953: ...il Engineering- resignation effective 3-1-53. LEAVES OF ABSENCE CHAMBERLIN, WALTER J., Instructor in Business English leave of absence with full pay, March i-May 29, 1953, and without pay, May 30-August 31, 1953, on account of disability. CORLISS, JOHN J., Professor of Mathematics and Chairman of the Division, in the Chicago Undergraduate Division leave of absence with pay, March 1August 31, 1953,... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1954)
• 1956: 27 May 30 June 4-12 1956 June 22-23 June 25 July 4 Aug.17-18 THE UNIVERSITY grew out of a demand of the people that higher education be available to more than a favored few. In 1862 abraham Lincoln signed the "Land... (Reference Folder - 1955)
• 1959: ...n Jan. 5 Mar.26-Apr.1 Honors Day May 1 Examinations Mar.16 21 May 8 Semester Examinations May 27-June 5 May 28-June 6 Registration Mar.18-19 Memorial Day Holiday May 30 Spring Quarter 1959 May 30 Commencement June 13 Spring Vac. Mar.22-29 Summer Session 1959 Classes begin Mar.30 1959 Registration June 15 May 30 Memorial Day June 19 Classes begin June 16 June 8-13 June 22 Examinations Independence ... (Reference Folder - 1958)
• 1961: ...inally filed against the city of Champaign in the Circuit Court of Champaign County No. 61 L 347 by Donald Vreuls and his wife. The complaint alleges that Mr. Vreuls sustained injuries on May 30, 1961, during the progress of a water fight between numerous students of the University of Illinois and seeks recovery therefor from both the City and the University. The Legal Counsel states that in his o... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1964)
• 1965: 28 May 30 June 6-11 June 10 1965 June 16-20 June 20 July 4 Sept 6 Sept 6-10 lr Semest ; Ch r" B t m Va cat ion... Semest Examination s 2nd Semester Rv istration Classes "begin Spring Vacation Honors Day emorial Day... (Reference Folder - 1965)
• 1965: ...of promotional material, and for professional counsel, with respect to promotional media for programs in the Assembly Hall from January 1 to April 30, 1964, and from September 1, 1964, to May 30, 1965, at a rate of 1,250 per month. Mr. Dotten handles publicity and promotion for several state fairs throughout the midwest, which requires his time from May to September. Consequently, he is not intere... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1964)
• 1970: ... Begando and Chancellor Cribbet to work with Vice President Yankwich and with key members of the faculty and staff to review the "1970 Guidelines and Procedures," and to recommend to me by May 30 such changes as seemed appropriate. T h a t review was completed and a revised set of operational procedures was sur mitted for my consideration on May 27. These new procedures, in my judgment, clarify an... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1982)
• 1971: ...riod from September 16, 1971, through June 15, 1972 E , at a salary of 17,000. 14. NICOLAE DINCULEANU, Visiting Professor of Mathematics, Urbana, for the period from May 15, 1971, through May 30, 1971 G , at a salary of 1,400. 15. BRIAN ROBINSON, Visiting Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Medical Center, for one year beginning September 1, 1971 DY , at a salary of 20,0... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1972)
• 1974: ... of the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research. T h e sponsors will allow the University rights in the invention. A patent application was filed in the United States May 30, 1974, because of potential value. Accordingly, the University Patent Committee recommends that the rights of the University in this invention be transferred to the University of Illinois Foundation, subje... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1976)
• 1982: ... and the personal attention they have devoted to this assignment. May 27, 1982 Dear President Ikenberry: In your letter of January 12, 1982, you asked that we present to you no later than May 30, 1982, our recommendations for revision of the document dated July 22, 1970, and titled "Plan for Organization and Administration of a Program of Medical Education at the Urbana-Champaign Campus." Attached... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1982)
• 1984: ...for the park. He has extensive experience with scientific issues in the academic, governmental, and political environments. T h e contract would be for the period of June 1, 1983, through May 30, 1984. The University will reimburse the National Science Foundation 65,742 for Mr. Talmadge's salary. In addition, he will be reimbursed by the University for travel and per diem expenses. Funds are avail... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1984)
• 2000: ...rgande, R Cld. ..do. 65 00 Sinclair, C. R .' ..do...... 50 00 Swearingen, Daisy ..do 65 00 Wilson, Ray W ..do 40 00 Heninger. Fred ..do 2000 Manley, verna A ..do 40 001 Tackitt, Ora O 9044 May 30 A. S. Nelson Sons Eggs Printing A. C. McClurg Co O 9045 ..do Platen Renington Typewriter Co O 9046 ..do B inding Ernst Hertzberg Sons O 9047 ..do Traveling expenses O 9048 June 2 Edwin L. Hasker ..do. Fre... (Board of Trustees Minutes - 1915)