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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1880
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260 MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, JUNE 17, 1879. The Executive Committee (with Mr. McLean added) met at the University parlor on the 17th of June, 1879, at 9:30 A. M. Present—Messrs. Cobb, Gardner, Scott and McLean. The following appropriations were made: For " " " " " " " " " " " " bill of Mr. Mulliken, for instruction of University band $ 10 preparation of specimens for cabinets 12 increase of water supply for greenhouse 45 changes in Physical Laboratory and Lecture Koom 350 additional forges for shop practice classes 75 inspirator for boiler at the shops 30 repairs of engine at mechanical shops 125 additional desks, and specimen case in Chemical Laboratory 450 building, as per plans of Prof. Eicker, Architect 1,000 new boiler and repairs of pipes, coils, etc 2,000 changes in ventilation,as planned and approved by Architects Willet and Bicker. 2,000 purchase of new pumps for heating apparatus 150 additional room for foundry 150 The question of employment of4 janitors was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Gardner, Scott and Business Agent: the matter of continuing the use of old Dormitory was also referred to them. It was voted that the machinery and the heating apparatus of the University be placed under the charge and control of the Mechanical Department. The employment of laborers for the shops was referred to the Business Agent, and Professors Bicker and Peabody, as a committee. It was resolved that the Executive Committee approve the suggestions made by Prof. Peabody in his report to the Begent,fconcerning a plan to systematize and improve the course in elementary Shop Practice, and they desire that more fully detailed^ plans for such purpose be presented to the Board of Trustees. It was resolved that the thanks of the Board be tendered to the Knowles Steam Pump Co., of Warren, Mass., for their donation of the steam pumps now in use in the Mechanical shops of the University. Adjourned. E. SNYDEB, E . COBB, Secretary. Chairman.
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