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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Replacement of direct current generator for Department of Electrical Engineering $ 8 000 Replacement of distilled water equipment in Noyes Laboratory 2 000 Equipment for Chemical Engineering 17 000 (This appropriation will be offset by a transfer to the General Reserve Fund of an equivalent amount from balances in funds received from the Federal Government for research on military problems.) For a study of teacher-appointment methods and practices by the College of Education 1 250 Total $28 250

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On motion of Mr. Davis, these appropriations were made as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. Grigsby, Mr. Livingston, Dr. Luken, Mr. McKelvey, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Green, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Nickell.

PURCHASE OF HENRY BALDWIN WARD LIBRARY COLLECTION IN PARASITOLOGY (8) The late H e n r y Baldwin W a r d , for many years Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology in the University, left a notable library in the field of parasitology. The executors of the estate have offered to sell this library to the University at a price of $15,000. T h e collection consists of at least 15,000 volumes of books and journals and an estimated 35,000 classified reprints. T h e price offered for the library is considered very reasonable and its purchase is strongly recommended by the Director of the University Library, R. B. Downs. The financial position of the University with respect to the difficulty of funds has been discussed with the executors. They have offered an option of purchase to the University under a contract which would include the following conditions: 1. That the purchase of the library be definitely accepted in writing by the University of Illinois, or definitely rejected in writing before February 15, 1947. 2. That the library remain where it is now housed until the purchase thereof is accepted by the University of Illinois, or until 45 days after the purchase is definitely rejected by the University of Illinois. 3. That the Executors of the H e n r y Baldwin W a r d Estate have the privilege of showing the library to other persons who may be interested bidders therefor, in the event that the same is not ultimately purchased by the University of Illinois. 4. That the library receive the same care and protection which is presently provided by the University of Illinois. I recommend: 1. That the Board of Trustees authorize the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board to conclude a contract for the purchase of this library with the foregoing conditions which it is noted include the provision that the University may have the right to reject the purchase before February 15, 1047. This will protect us with respect to the possibility of getting additional funds that will be necessary for this purpose. 2. That an appropriation of $15,000 be made by the Board out of the General Reserve for this purpose, with the provision that it will become effective only when and if sufficient funds are available in the General Reserve beyond other essential commitments which make possible this allocation. 3. When and if such funds do become available, that the Director of the Library be authorized to conclude the purchase and take over the library.

On motion of Mrs. Grigsby, these recommendations were adopted, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. Grigsby, Mr. Livingston, Dr. Luken, Mr. McKelvey, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Green, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Nickell.