Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1930 [PAGE 140]

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1929]

U N I V E R S I T Y O F ILLINOIS

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I pointed out to Mr. McLarty that it is possible, however, that the University might undertake in its regular routine to carry on investigations through one or more of its bureaus, to do something not only for the State School Board Association but for other local governing groups. For instance, the Bureau of Business Research might, at nominal expense, undertake an investigation into thefinancesand other business aspects of public school systems. As his letter was addressed to the former President of the Board, I present the matter herewith, and recommend that the Board approve the President's answer as setting forth the University's policy. O n m o t i o n of M r s . E v a n s , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s concurred in.

GIFTS TO THE UNIVERSITY

(18) I report receipt of the following gifts to the University, the acceptance of which I have authorized: F r o m Sigma Delta Kappa, law fraternity, a large cup, on which will be inscribed the names of the students w h o m a k e the highest scholastic record in law in their freshm a n year, and which is to be placed in the L a w Building, probably in the L a w Library. F r o m M r . Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, sixty-one bound volumes of Hebrew classics, including poetry, prose, works on Palestine and the history of the Jews, and reference and general works. T h e money value of the collection is probably $100, and Director Windsor reports that it makes a worth while addition to our books of Jewish interest. T h i s report w a s received for record.

COMPTROLLER'S REPORT OF CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS

(19) T h e following report from the Comptroller on contracts and purchase orders executed since the last report: February 8, 1929 President David Kinley, 355 Administration Building D e a r President Kinley: I transmit herewith report of the Purchasing Agent of purchase orders issued during the month of January, 1929, amounting to ?i,ooo or more. There have been no contracts executed by the Comptroller since the last report. Cordially yours, Department Firm Description Amount Procedure Lloyd£1443 00 Morey Agronomy International Harvester Com- Separator and Quoted pany Tractor Comptroller Physical Plant Westinghouse Electric and 1079 Competitive PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED IN JANUARY AMOUNTING 44 Transformers Manufacturing Company TO $rooo OR M O R E Physical Plant Graybar Electric Company Cable Competitive 1775 45

H. M. Edwards

Purchasing Agent T h i s report w a s received for record. SICK LEAVE FOR DR. W. F. PETERSEN (20) Dr. W. F. Petersen of the College of Medicine has undergone an operation which will keep him off duty for some time. O n request of Dean Davis, I recommend that he be given sick leave until M a y 1 on full pay. O n m o t i o n of D r . N o b l e , this leave w a s granted.

PROPOSAL FOR REBATE ON PAVEMENT ALONG CARTERPENNELL TRUST FARMS

(21) I submit herewith a proposal that the University join in a movement to secure from the State Legislature a rebate on the pavement through Rankin and other municipalities, part of which runs along the Carter-Pennell Trust farms, which road