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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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the Department to have Professor Goldhaber away during the current academic year than at a later time. The Department will also make adequate provision for Professor Goldhaber's teaching duties during the second semester of 1945-1946 without additional expense to the University. I recommend approval. O n motion of M r . Davis, this leave was granted as recommended.

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF DIVISION OF SPECIAL SERVICES FOR WAR VETERANS

(3) On November 23, 1945 (Minutes, page 007), a request for the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. H. W. Hannah as Director of the Division of Special Services for War Veterans was referred to the Committee on General Policy for consideration and report. O n motion of M r . Davis, the appointment of M r . H a n n a h was confirmed as an interim appointment, and the President of the University was requested to ask the W a r Department for the immediate release of Colonel C. R. Frederick from service so that he may return to take charge of this work as Director. 1

LEASE OF RESIDENCE TO DR. WILLARD

(4) I request the Board to lease to me as of July 1, 1946, the house on Nevada Street formerly occupied by the late Dr. David Kinley, President Emeritus. O n motion of Dr. Meyer, the Committee on Buildings and Grounds was authorized to arrange the details of this lease with D r . Willard, following the same principles as in the case of the lease to Dr. Kinley. SABBATICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR T. W . BALDWIN (5) Professor T. W. Baldwin, of the Department of English, was granted a sabbatical leave of absence during either the first semester or the second semester of 1945-1946, depending on the status of the war and conditions abroad, since he planned to spend his time doing research work in England. Conditions in England are such that he could not carry on his research effectively, and I, therefore, recommend that his sabbatical leave of absence be cancelled without prejudice in regard to a sabbatical leave in the future. O n motion of M r . Davis, this recommendation was adopted.

GIFT FROM MR. AND MRS. MERLE J . TREES

(6) Mr. and Mrs. Merle J. Trees have presented to the University of Illinois Foundation securities of a current value of $14,600 to create an endowment, the income of which is to be used for maintenance of the Emily Nichols Trees (Class of 1905) and Merle Jay Trees (Class of 1907) Collection of Paintings that they have been presenting to the University for the past eight years. The University of Illinois Foundation has proposed to turn this fund over to the University. I recommend its acceptance. Mr. Trees, who was present, commented on this matter. O n motion of M r . Davis, the following resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION

Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Merle J. Trees heretofore have established, by gift to the University of Illinois, the Trees Collection of Paintings, and Whereas, these Benefactors have expressed their desire that the Collection of Paintings donated by them to the University of Illinois should at all times be maintained in accordance with the best standards of artistic judgment, and

1 Reconsidered and rescinded, and appointment of Mr. Hannah confirmed, January 5, 1946 (Minutes, page 962).