Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1886 [PAGE 65]

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57 The following communication from received: Trustee Earle was read and

To the Trustees of the University of Illinois: I am>authorized by Miss Fannie LeBaron, of Elgin, III., daughter of Dr. William LeBaron, late State Entomologist, to tender to the University the large and valuable entomological collection made by tne doctor during his lifetime, upon the condition that it be given a place in the Museum of the University and cared for and maintained permanently as ' 'The LeBaron Collection of Entomology." PARKER EARLE.

The following resolutions were adopted:

Resolved, That the entomological collection of the late Dr LeBaron be accepted by theTrustees, as tendered, that it be given a suitable place in the Museum, and be cared for and maintained as ' 'The LeBaron Collection." Resolved, That the thanks of the Board of Trustees be returned to Miss Fannie LeBaron for this generous donation. Resolved, That the Regent be authorized to expend an amount not exceeding twentyfive dollars in transporting this collection to the University, and the placing of it in a suitable cabinet.

The Eegent's report was taken up for consideration. On motion of Trustee McLean, the Eegent, Librarian, and Business Agent were authorized to expend the State Appropriations for books and publications, as recommended in Eegent's report. The request of Prof. Forbes for an appropriation of $1,375 for salaries and contingent expenses for the Laboratory of Natural History and State Entomologist, was granted, and the funds were soappropriated. The following appropriations were made, as recommended by th& Eegent.

$250 for Assaying Furnace and repairs. $250 for Insect Cases and casts of fishes. $50 for expenses for Zoological Laboratory. $120 for repairs of Farm House.

Adjourned to meet at 7:38 P. M.

EVENING SESSION.

The Board met as by adjournment. Present—Trustees Bennett, Eisenmayer, Earle, Follansbee, Me Lean, Millard, and Pearman.