Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1908 [PAGE 129]

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1907]

PEOGEEDINGS OF THE BOAED OF TEUSTEES.

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Voted that the said $5,000 be appropriated for the purposes of the work of the commission. Voted that the American Meat Packers Association should be asked to assume all responsibility for possible damage suits arising from supposed injuries in connection with the feeding experiment.

4. A communication from Miss Katharine L. Sharp resigning her position as head librarian in the University, and director of the Library School, to take effect September 1, 1907.

URBANA, I I I . , April 1, 1907. President Edmund J. James, University of Illinois. DEAR PRESIDENT JAMES: It is with mingled feelings that I announce to you my decision to withdraw from active library work at the end of this college year and ask you to accept my resignation as professor of library economy, head librarian, and director of the Library .School, the resignation to take effect September 1, 1907. I ask you to express to the board of trustees- my deep appreciation of their unfailing generosity and support of my work during the past ten years, and I wish to thank you personally for the continued freedom which you have allowed me during your administration. If at any time I can serve the library, the library school, or any other interests of the University, I hope that you will grant me the privilege. I notify you thus early that you may not be embarrassed in your appointments, but I trust that public announcement may be deferred to the close of the year. Respectfully yours, Head Librarian and Director of Library School.

K A T H A R I N E L. SHARP,

Voted that the resignation be accepted. Mrs. Alexander and President James were appointed to prepare resolutions regarding the resignation. [The resolutions will be printed with the minutes of the next meeting of the board.]

5. A communication from Vice President Bur rill relating to the expenses connected with the attempt to cope with the. outbreak of diphtheria in the University during the past winter.

Voted that said expenses, approved by Dr. Burrill, be paid.

6. A letter from Dean J. M. White in regard to chairs suitable for the seating-of the Auditorium. 7. ' A recommendation that Mr. N. Hay be appointed purchasing agent in the University for the year beginning July 1, 1907, at a salary of $1,800 a year.

Voted that the consideration of this matter be postponed to the next meeting of the board.

8. A letter from Mr. George Huff resigning his position as director of physical training in the University.

Voted that said resignation be accepted to take effect May 1,1907, and that Mr. Huff be given leave of absence until that date. Voted that Mr. Leo Gr. Hana be made acting director of the gymnasium and custodian of the building until further notice. Voted that Mr. E. W. Ponzer be appointed acting graduate manager from the present time to July 1, 1907, and that he be paid $100 for this service.

9. A request from Assistant Professor H. G. Paul for leave of absence without, salary, during the coming academic year, for the purpose of further study.

Voted that such leave of absence be granted.

10. A recommendation from Professor Thomas Arkle Clark, chairman of the committee of the English Department in the College of Literature and Arts, that Mr. Stuart Pratt Sherman of Northwestern University be appointed associate in English at a salary of $1,500 for the academic year beginning September 1, 1907.

Voted that the recommendation be approved.