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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[December 18

the original contract, subject to the approval of the Board. Confirmation of his action is recommended.

On motion of Mr. Jensen, the action of the Comptroller in making this adjustment was approved and confirmed.

PURCHASES RECOMMENDED (16) The Comptroller recommends that the following purchases, submitted by the Purchasing Agent, be authorized: i. Dental burs, 47 items, for the Chicago Student Supply Store, from L. D. Caulk & Co., the lowest bidder, at a price of $2,745.80. These items represent instruments required for student course outfits in the College of Dentistry. They are to be issued to A.S.T.P., N.C.T.P., and civilian students. They have been approved by staff members. 2. 200 dozen # 3 9 8 Cannon, side hemmed, bath towels, size 2 o " x 4 o " , name woven in orange " U of I—PE—44," from Carson, Pirie, Scott, and Co., for the Physical Education for Men (Chicago) Department, at a price of $1,040. The Physical Education Department desires to use the same towel in Chicago as is used in Urbana. This recommendation is made at their request. Negotiations were conducted by the Purchasing Agent at Urbana. The price is based on quotations obtained and approved for purchases by the Comptroller on November 8, 1943. (See item No. 2 of report of Purchases Authorized as emergencies, page 809.) 3. A collection of 19 books belonging to the renaissance era in England, for the University Library, from Scribner Book Co., at their price of $3,998.75. The Board is requested to approve this purchase, $2,000 of which will be expended from Graduate Research Funds and $1,998.75 from General Library Additions. These titles would constitute a notable addition to the important collection we already possess and would be of immediate practical value for research in progress. T h e principal item in the list is the remarkable copy of England's Helicon, a book almost unknown to the book markets. There are nine known copies and all but this copy are in great research libraries. It was once offered in a dealer's catalog at $7,500. Scribner had priced it at $3,750 but is now offering it to us at $2,900. This copy is in very good condition, is one of the best in existence if not the best. Because of the widespread destruction of book stocks in Britain and Europe there is not likely to be a later opportunity to purchase these titles. Book prices have risen sharply in recent months. This lot is offered at prewar prices. Scribner Book Co. was asked to submit quotations with discounts on list of books selected from their catalogue on English books prior to 1700. Books were sent on approval, inspected and collated. A 25% discount is allowed on the 18 titles if all are kept. 4. 70—yi h.p. Baldor dental lathes with chucks, for the Chicago Student Supply Store, from the Central Dental Manufacturing Co., Louisville, Kentucky (dealer for Baldor Electric Co.), the lowest bidder, at a total cost of $1,095, f.o.b. factory. These motors represent standard student equipment for student course outfits in the College of Dentistry. T h e units specified have been approved by the teaching staff, and the prices quoted are in line with those paid previously for the same motors. No other manufacturer can supply equipment which will fulfill the requirements. 5. 69 Ivorine Dentoforms, for the Chicago Student Supply Store, from Columbia Dentoform Corporation, at a total cost of $1,587. This is the only firm which is able to meet our specifications. This is a noncompetitive item and available only on direct negotiation with the manufacturer. This is standard equipment and has been used continuously for the past ten years by the College of Dentistry. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . J e n s e n , t h e s e p u r c h a s e s w e r e a u t h o r i z e d .