Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1938
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1937] UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PROPERTY ON J O H N STREET 295 (33) The Director of the Physical Plant Department reports that the property on John Street immediately west of the present Illinois Union Building is for sale at a price of $5,500. It is a desirable piece of property for the University to acquire and the price is low, but it appears unlikely that the University will have any funds to spare for this purpose. No action was taken on this matter. STATE N A T U R A L RESOURCES BUILDING (34) A report that the Director of the State Department of Registration and Education was notified by letter (May 17, 1937) of the action of the Board on May 13, relative to the proposed State appropriation for a Natural Resources Building to be located on the grounds of the University at Urbana. This report was received for record. OFFER OF PASTEUR M O N U M E N T TO UNIVERSITY (35) The Chicago Park District Commissioners have offered the College of Medicine a Pasteur monument which now stands in Grant Park west of the Field Museum, on condition that the University assume the expense of moving it. A faculty Committee on Works of Art, which advises the President of offers to the University of art objects, has recommended the acquisition of this statue by the University if it is at all possible. The monument was erected in 1928 at a cost of about $80,000 from the designs of Leon Hermand, sculptor, and Edwin H. Bennett, architect. The Director of the Physical Plant Department estimates that it will cost at least $4,500 to move this piece from its present location to the College of Medicine and to install it on a suitable foundation. Since no funds are available for this purpose, the University is not in a position to accept the offer, but before it is declined the matter is being brought to the attention of the Board for its advice. On motion of Mr. Cleary, this gift was accepted with thanks. DEMOLITION OF OLD MEDICAL A N D DENTAL BUILDING (36) The Director of the Physical Plant Department reports that estimates he has secured of the cost of razing the old College of Medicine Building (now used by the Goodwill Industries) and of the old Dental Building, indicate that this will be a minimum of $2,000 for the Medical Building and approximately $1,000 for the Dental Building. He recommends that in view of the present status of the budget and the shortage of funds for other work, no funds be expended on razing these buildings for the present. No action was taken on this matter. UNIFORMS A N D ACCESSORIES FOR ADVANCED-COURSE R . O . T . C . STUDENTS (37) The Comptroller, the Purchasing Agent, and the Professor of Military Science and Tactics recommend the award of a contract to the Associated Military Stores of Chicago for uniforms and accessories for advanced-course students in the R.O.T.C. for the year 1937-1938 (approximately 250 sets), including Blouse—16 oz. Whipcord Cap—16 oz. Whipcord Breeches—22 oz. Cavalry Twill Belt—Sam Browne—8 oz. Cowhide Belt—Web Sabre Chain at a price of $36, which is the Government's allowance for such uniforms. This is the same equipment which was furnished at this price last year except that the shirt which was listed at $1.25 has been omitted due to the increased cost of Tie
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