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BOARD O F TRUSTEES GIFT O F MR. A N D MRS. MERLE J . TREES

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(16) In accordance with the terms of the resolution of the Executive Committee of the Board adopted December 18, 1937 (Minutes, page 587), Mr. and Mrs. Merle J. Trees offer the following paintings: Value Emil Van Marcke $ 1 500 N. V. Diaz 1 500 Albert P. Ryder 2 000 Alexander Wyant 4 000 Murillo 3 500 Jacob Maris 3 500

$16 000

These paintings are to be added to the "Emily Nichols Trees (Class of 1905) and Merle Jay Trees (Class of 1907) Collection" which was started by them last year. O n motion of D r . Meyer, this gift was accepted with thanks.

STATUS OF C O A C H ROBERT C. Z U P P K E

(17) A request from the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association for a hearing with respect to the status of Coach Robert C. Zuppke. This hearing was granted, and Professor F . A. Russell, Director Wendell S. Wilson, Professor F . E . Richart, and M r . J. P . K r a t z were introduced. Professor Russell and Director Wilson made extended statements concerning this matter. Professor Russell requested that the Board of Trustees reconsider its action concerning the status of Coach Zuppke, and adopt the contract presented at the meeting of November 29, 1938, or some other arrangement providing for the retirement of Coach Zuppke, and he and his colleagues withdrew. After discussion of this request on the part of the Board, Coach Zuppke was introduced. Coach Zuppke made an extended statement, and retired. T h e Board took no action with respect to a change of personnel in the administration of athletics.

DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS FOR J O I N T A C C O U N T W I T H UNIVERSITY OF I L L I N O I S U N I O N

(18) The agreement with the University of Illinois Union for the acquisition of its properties by the University provide for a joint account in which all rent money shall be deposited, and which shall be disbursed only for payments on debt obligations and for taxes. The Illinois Union has suggested that the First National Bank in Champaign be designated as the depository. The Finance Committee recommends approval. O n motion of M r . Moschel, this recommendation was approved.

L O A N OF SOCIAL W E L F A R E EXHIBIT

(19) The Social Welfare exhibit prepared by various agencies for a Century of Progress International Exposition was turned over to the University of Illinois and is now stored in Lincoln Hall. The Department of Public Welfare of Indiana has requested permission to borrow this exhibit for a period of six months so that it can be set up in Indianapolis for display and study. I recommend that this exhibit be lent, provided that the Department of Public Welfare of Indiana assumes all expenses and risks involved. O n motion of Mr. Pogue, this loan was authorized under the conditions recommended.