Board of Regents Minutes, Volume I, pages 26-50
(Transcriptions and verifications for this page were completed
by Abby Gratz, Sally Cook, John Fitzgerald, and Angie Solarski)
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St. P. M.& M.R.R. Side TrackThe Secretary was instructed to correspond with the manager of the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba R.R. in reference to securing a side track on the University grounds.
Acceptance by Prof H.Montgomery.A communication from Prof. Montgomery accepting the positions of Prof. of Natural Sciences and Vice President of the University was read.
Vouchers Nos.8&9 AllowedThe following bills were presented and allowed:
Pioneer Press Co. for advertising for bids $30.00
Geo. B. Winship. for advertising bids $22.75
Voucher No. 10 allowedRegent R. M. Evans expenses attending meeting of the Board $40.35
Building com.The Building Committee were empowered to employ an attorney to draw up contracts if necessary.
Sec. instructedThe Secretary was instructed to telegraph the Architect to bring or forward the form of Contract. Adjourned subject to the call of President.
F.W. Iddings
Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of N.D.
Grand Forks D.T. August 20 th , 1883.
Approval of Minutes
Contract and Bond of P.B. Broughton DeferredThe Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M. with President Collins in the chair. All the
members of the Board present, except Regent C.E. Teel. The Minutes of August 13 th
were read and approved. The Business of the meeting announced, to
examine and pass upon the Contact and Bond of P.B. Broughton. The Contract was read
by the Architect, Mr. Fisk. After corrections of the Contract, the matter was
deferred to another meeting of the Board in order to give Mr. Broughton an opportunity to procure his bondsmen.
Report of Building Com. on Supt. of BuildingThe Building committee made the following report which was accepted and adopted: "Your Building Committee would respectfully recommend F.W. Iddings as
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F.W. Iddings AppointedSuperintendent of the building at a salary of three Dollars per day for actual time employed.
(signed) R. M. Evans, James Twamley."
The following communication was then read from Architects Kees and Fisk: "Gentlemen of the Board of Regents:
Voucher No. 11We respectfully ask for $200.00 on account. Aug. 20, 1883. Respt. Kees allowed & Fisk."
On motion of Regent Jas. Twamley the request was granted and voucher ordered drawn.
Adjourned subject to the call of the President.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Sept. 18, 1883.
The Board of Regents met at the city hall at 4 o'clock P.M. with Prest. Collins presiding. Present Regents W.T. Collins, E.A. Healey [sic], C.E. Teel and James Twamley. On motion Regent E.A. Healy was appointed to Secretary pro tem.
Approval of minutesThe minutes of August 20 were read and approved. Communication was read from Secretary F.W. Iddings stating that he had been called away to St. Paul by telegram.
Sec directed to procure Bond of PlumberOn motion of Regent Jas. Twamley the secretary was directed to procure a Bond from Messers Stevens and Ganegan, plumbers, in the sum of $250.00 for the faithful performance of their contract.
Com. appointed to prepare programme for Ceremony of laying Corner StoneIt was then moved and seconded that a committee of three be appointed to prepare a programme for the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the University,- Carried. The committee was appointed consisting of Regents James Twamley, C.E. Teel and E.A. Healy. The committee was ordered to report tomorrow at 4 o'clock P.M.
Time of Ceremony fixedThe time was fixed for the Ceremony of laying the corner stone on Tuesday Oct. 2 nd 1883 at 3 o'clock P.M. On motion the Board adjourned to meet at 4 o'clock P.M. of Sept. 19, 1883.
E.A. Healy Secretary
pro tem.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota.
Grand Forks D.T. Sept. 19, 1883
Approval of MinutesThe Board of Regents met in adjourned session at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M., President W.T. Collins in the chair. Roll call and present Regents W.T. Collins, James Twamley, C.E. Teel & E.A. Healy. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 18, were read and approved.
Bonds of P.B. BroughtonThe Bonds presented by P.B. Broughton in the sum of twenty ^six thousand Dollars ($26,000) with sureties as follows were approved: One Bond for $18,000, with A.D. Robertson and George P. Harvey of Minto D.T as securities and one Bond for $13,000, with E.B. Eddy of Fargo D.T. and K.O. Skattaboe of Minto D.T. as sureties. On motion of Regent C.E. Teel, the Contract was re-read.
Contract adoptedIt was then carried on motion of Regent Jas. Twamley that the contract of P. B. Broughton be adopted and signed by the board.
Invitations to Lay Cor. Stone On resolution, the secretary was instructed to invite Govenor Ordway, and Genl. Beadle Supt. of Public Instruction to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the University Building Oct. 2 nd .
Report of com. on programmeThe report of the committee on the programme for the ceremony of laying the Corner Stone was presented and adopted as follows:-
Supt. D.L. Kiehle invited to deliver address
Expenses ordered paid by BoardThe chairman of the committee, Regent Jas. Twamley appointed to correspond with
S.P.M.&M. R.R. Co. with a view to procuring return fares to Grand Forks Oct. 2 nd . Regent C.E. Teel appointed to procure the
services of the Cadet Band for the same date, Regent Jas.
Twamley was appointed to invite the Masonic league of Grand Forks to take charge of the ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of
the University Building, On motion, it was resolved that the President of the Board be requested to invite State Supt.
D.L. Kiehle, of Minnesota to deliver the oration on the occasion of laying the Corner Stone.
It was also ordered that the necessary expenses incurred by the committee in conducting the cere-
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mony of laying the Corner Stone shall be paid by the Board of Regents.
Bond of Stevens and Genegan acceptedThe Bond of Messers Stevens & Ganegan Plumbers, in the sum of Two Hundred and fifty and Dollars with J.S. Eshlman of Grand Forks D.T. as surety was presented; and on motion the same was approved and accepted.
Contract executed for plumbers workOn motion the Contract with Stevens & Ganegan for the plumbing work in the University Building was executed by the Board.
Sept. 19, 1883.
Estimate of contractor P.B. Broughton was presented as follows: 3560 ft. of Concrete @ 35 ..................1246.00
1360 yds. of Excavation @ 35..............476.00
Estimate No.1 on University Building by P.B, Broughton presented100 M. Grand Forks Brick @ $10.00....1000.00
150 M. Minto Brick @ 13.00................1950.00
18 M. ft. Lumber @ $20.00 ....................360.00
Total........5032.00
Voucher No. 12 AllowedLess 15 of...........754.80
Bal. due Contractor...4277.20
On motion the above estimate was allowed and voucher No. [12 blacked out] 13 was ordered drawn on the Territorial Auditor for the sum of $4277.20, voting yea, Regents W.T. Collins, Jas. Twamley, C.E. Teel, and E.A. Healy and none in the negative.
Voucher No.13 Allowed
Building Com. instructedW.L. Wilder, Esq., was
allowed $2.50 for national services. The Building Committee
was empowered to use their discretion in the matter of substituting concrete for wood in the floor of the Fuel Rooms and in putting brick
piers under the joints.
E.A. Healy, Sec. pro tem
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Oct. 3 rd 1883.
Telegram from Prof. H. MontgomeryThe Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 2 o'clock P.M. President W.T. Collins in the Chair and present Regents W.T. Collins, E.A. Healy, Jas. Twamley and C.E. Teel. Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 19 were read and approved. The following telegram was read & ordered placed on file: "Length of years, relies & honors to the University of North Dakota. Henry Montgomery."
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Estimate No. 2 on University Building Estimate No. 2 was presented [struck through] was presented by P.B. Broughton, Contractor as follows:-
Oct 3 rd 1883.
Last Estimate No. 1 Total..................................................................................$5032.00
218 Lineal ft. of Stone Capping @$2.80...............................................................610.00
50 M. Minto Brick @ $13.00 & 50 M. G.F. Brick @ 10.00...............................1150.00
Iron work for Cistern $20.00 [above line] & overflow pipe $12.00........................32.00
21 Basement window frames & 3 Door frames @ $5.00 120.00
468 ft. of Concrete @ 40 187.20 [above] & Laying 250 M. Brick @ $7.00 $1750.00
[above]1937.00
33 M. ft. joist @ $24.00 792.00
Total..........................................................................9673.60
Less 15 of.................................................................1451.04
8222.56
Less Former Payment...............................................4277.20
Due Contractor.........................................................3945.36
Voucher No. 14 allowedThe above estimate was allowed and voucher No. 14 ordered drawn upon the Territorial Auditor for the sum of $3945.36, voting aye Regents E.A.Healy, C.E. Teel, Jas. Twamley, and W.T. Collins and no negative votes.
Voucher No, 15 allowedVoucher No. 15 was ordered drawn on the Territorial Auditor in favor of Messers L[word] & Streichenberg for engineering services to the amount of $69.20, voting aye, Regents E.A.Healy, C.E. Teel, Jas. Twamley, and W.T. Collins and none in the negative.
Voucher No. 16 allowedVoucher No. 16 was ordered drawn on the Territorial Auditor in the favor of F.W. Iddings, Supt. of Construction of Building for services & expenses in laying the Corner Stone the sum of $203.60, voting aye, Regents E.A.Healy, C.E. Teel, Jas. Twamley, and W.T. Collins and none in the negative.
Voucher No. 17 allowedVoucher No. 17 was ordered drawn on the Territorial Auditor in the favor of F.W. Iddings, Supt. for services as Superintendent 10 days @ $3.00, $30.00 voting aye, Regents E.A.Healy, C.E. Teel, Jas. Twamley, and W.T. Collins and none in the negative.
Pamphlet of Ceremony if Laying Corner StoneThe Secretary was instructed to prepare an account of the Ceremonies of laying the Corner stone and publish the same with a His-
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Address of Prof. D.L. Kiehle ordered publishedtorical sketch of the origin of the institution and the address of Supt. D.L. Kiehle. The whole to be published in 1000 pamphlets, voting aye, Regents Jas. Twamley, E.A. Healy and W.T. Collins- Regent C.E. Teel being absent.
Gov. Ordway PresentGovenor [sic] Ordway, ex officio member of the Board came in and offered interesting suggestions and urged the Board to hasten as rapidly as possible the preperation [sic] to open the University and place it in full operation.
Mr. Layland and the Norwegian element in the UniversityThe secretary was directed to invite Mr. Layland to meet with the Board at the next meeting for the purpose of giving the Board an opportunity to become acquainted with him with a view to action in reference to his application for a position in the faculty representing the Scandinavian population in the University.
Adjourned to meet at 4 o'clock P.M. of Oct. 15, 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Oct. 16, 1883.
No BusinessThe Board of Regents met at 4 o'clock P.M. in adjourned session. Present, President W.T. Collins, and Regent R.M. Evans. There being no quorum, the Board adjourned to 9:30 O'clock A.M. on Oct. 17, 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Here Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Oct. 17, 1883.
approval of minutes
Voucher No. 19 allowedThe Board of Regents met at 9:30 o'clock A.M. in adjourned session,
President W.T. Collins presiding and present Regents W.T. Collins, C.E. Teel, & Jas. Twamley R.M.
Evans [above]. Minutes of Oct. 3 rd and 16 th were read and approved.
Voucher No. 19 was ordered allowed in favor of F.W. Iddings for services and expenses as
Secretary of the Board to the amount of $50.45, voting aye, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans, James Twamley
& W.T. Collins. No negative votes.
Estimate No. 1 of Observatory presented and allowed Estimate No. 1 of the Observatory Building was presented as follows: October 16, 1883.
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5214 ft. Dimension Lumber @ $24.00 ... $125.13
1500 ft. Com. Board D.I.S. ......................... 33.00
1200 ft. " Flooring ................................ 31.20
1035 ft. Concrete @ 40 ............................. 414.00
185 yds. Excavation @ 40 .......................... 74.00
677.33
Less 15 of........................... 101.59
Due P.B. Broughton Contractor..... 575.74.
By the affirmative vote of Regents W.T. Collins, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans and James Twamley the above Estimate was allowed. No negative votes.
Estimate No. 3 University BuildingEstimate No. 3 on the University Building was presented as follows:
October 16, 1883.
Last Estimate No. 2 Total.........................$9673.60
110 Lineal ft. of Stone @ $2.80......................308.
Stone Caps, Moulded headers, Band & c ... 380.
258 ft. Concrete @ 35...................................... 90.30
Laying 213 M. Brick with furnishings ..... 1491.
50 M. Minto Brick @ $13.00 650.
22 Window frames @$5.00........................ 110.
1 Door frame.................................................... 5.
2 " " Circle Head.............................. 20.
12 M. ft. Boards D.I.S................................. 264.
31 M. ft. 2 1/2" x 4"..................................... 588.
12 M. Ship Lap ............................................288.
13867.90
Less 15 of ... 2080.18
11787.71
Less former payments ... 8222.56
Due P.B. Broughton, Contractor..., 3565.15
Voucher No. 18 allowedThe above estimate was allowed, voting aye, Regents James Twamley, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans and W.T. Collins, No negative votes. Voucher No. 18.
Sewer ordered from Building to CooleyBy the same vote, the Superintendent of construction was directed to purchase sewer pipe & put in the same from the West end of the Building to the Cooley.
Bondsmen notified.The Secretary was instructed to notify Messers Williams Budge, M. Ohmer and Jus. McKelvey to deposit $1000.00 in the Citizens
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National Bank of Grand Forks D.T., subject to the order of the Board of Regents. Adjourned to 4 O'clock P.M. Nov. 1 st 1883.
F.W. Iddings Secretary
Board of Regents of the University of North Dak
Grand Forks D.T. Nov.1 st 1883.
Approval of minutesThe Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 4 O'clock P.M. President Collins in the chair. There were present Regents James Twamley, W.T. Collins, and E.A. Healy. The minutes of the meeting of Oct. 17, 1883 were read and approved.
Second notice BondsmenIt was ordered to notify the gentlemen, who had entered into Bond to furnish $10000. for the construction of an Observatory, to deposit $3000. to the order of to the Board of Regents in the Citizens Natl. Bank; it being understood that this be $2000.00 additional $1000. already called for Oct. 17. Voting yea, Regents James Twamley, E,A, Healy, and W.T. Collins. no negative votes.
Estimates referred to Building Com.Estimates on the contract of P.B. Broughton were presented by the Superintendent, and not having been approved by the Building Committee were referred back to them for action- the Committee to report at an adjourned meeting.
The Board then adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock A.M. on Nov. 2 nd 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Nov.2 nd 1883.
The Board of Regents met in adjourned session at the City Hall at 10:30 o'clock A.M. President Collins in the Chair. Present: Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel, James Twamley and W.T. Collins.
Estimate No. 4 University BuildingEstimate No. 4 on Contract No. 1 of P.B. Broughton was presented as follows:
Last Estimate No. 3- Total $13867.90
Laying 141 M. Brick & furnishings @ $7.00 987.
Galvanized Iron work, Nails & e 363
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Carpenter work and Com. labor $641.11
Cut Stone 85.
100 M. Minto Brick @ $13.00 1300.
796 ft. Cement floor @ 40 318.40
Total 17562.40
Less 5 of 878.12
Bal. 16684.29
Less former payments 11787.71
Due Contractor 4896.58
Voucher No. 20 allowedAbove estimate was allowed and voucher No. 20 ordered drawn for the amount of $4896.58, by affirmative vote of Regents W.T. Collins, E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and James Twamley.
Estimate No 2 on Observatory Building AllowedEstimate No. 2 on Observatory Building was also presented and allowed by the same vote as follows:
Last Estimate No. 1 Total- $677.33
50 M. Grand Forks Brick @ $10.00 500.
Stone Cap Dentals & c. 605.
Total 1782.33
Less 15 of 267.34
Bal. 1514.99
Less former allowance 575.74
Due Contractor $939.25
Voucher No. 21 allowed
Voucher No. 22 allowed Voucher No. 21 was ordered drawn for $37.50 for the Services of F.W. Iddings
as Superintendent of Building and voucher No. 22 for $37.85 expenses of E.A. Healy in attending meetings of the Board were allowed
& ordered drawn on the Territorial Auditor,- voting
aye, Regents W.T. Collins, E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and James Twamley- none in the negative.
Prospectus ordered
Published 100 copies of Prof Kiehle addressThe President associating with himself the Secretary was authorized
to prepare a Prospectus of the University and publish the same with the address of Supt. D.L. Kiele.
It was also ordered to present Supt. Kiehle with 100 copies of the
pamphlet containing his address. Adjourned to meet in regular session at 4 O'clock Dec. 4, 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Dec. 4, 1883.
Minutes of Nov. 1 & 2. approved The Board of Regents in adjourned session at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M. President Collins in the Chair. Roll call and present Regents W.T. Collins, James Twamley, E.A. Healy, and R.M. Evans, the minutes of the meetings of Nov. 1 st and 2 nd 1883. were read and approved.
Estimate No. 5 UniversityEstimate No. 5 on Contractor ['or' struck out] No. 1, P.B. Broughton Contractor, of University Building, was presented as follows:-
Last Estimate, No 4. Total..................................................................................$17562.41
Work as per Time Book.............................................................................................807.
Minto Brick 16841 @ $13.00 per M.$2189.33 [abv] G.F. Brick 22M. @ $10.00 $220.[above] 2409.33
115 M. Leatte @ $3.10 $356.50 [above] 380 ft. Earl Gutter @ 20 $76.[above] 432.50
44 Window frames @ $5.00......................................................................................220.
360 ft. Main Cornish @ .50.......................................................................................180.
3 M. ft. Ship Lap @ $22.00...........................................................................................66.
5 M. ft. Com Boards D.I.S. @ $21.00.........................................................................105.
20 M. ft. Upper joist and Roof Timber @ $24.00........................................................480.
70 M. xxxx Shingles @ 4.00........................................................................................280.
222397 Brick laid & furnishings @ $7.00................................................................1556.77
Iron work, Tin and Nails.............................................................................................110.
1 car cut stone, Front steps & c...................................................................................633.
Total..........................................................................................................$24842.01
Less 15 of.....................................................................................................3726.30
Bal...............................................................................................................21115.71
Less former payments.................................................................................16684.29
Due Contractor..............................................................................................4431.42
Voucher #24By affirmative vote of Regent W.T. Collins, James Twamley, E.A. Healy, R.M. Evans Estimate No. 5 was allowed and voucher No. 24 was ordered drawn in favor of Contractor in the sum of $4431.42.
Estimate #3 ObservatoryBy the same vote, Estimate No. 3 on the Observatory Building was allowed P.B. Broughton, Contractor in the sum of $1503.49 as follows:-
Last Estimate No. 2 Total..........................................................................$1782.33
Labor as per Time Book.................................................................................20.
Laying 59833 Brick and furnishings @ $7.00 per M.................................418.82
1 Car of Stone................................................................................................680.
50 M. Minto Brick @ $13.00........................................................................650
Total................................................................................................$3551.15
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$3551.15
Less 15 of.......................................532.67
Balance.........................................3018.48
Less former allowances................1574.99
Due Contractor............................$1503.49
Estimate #1. plumbers.Estimate No. 1 on Contract No. 3. Stevens and Ganegan Contractors for Plumber's work in the University Building, was presented by their successors, Wilson and Rogers as follows:-
85 ft. 6" soil pipe @ .60.............................. ........................$51.
25 ft. 2" soil pipe @ .25.........................................................6.25
5 2" 1/8"Bends @ 35......................................................1.75
2 6" 1/4 " @ $1.25....................................................2.50
1 6" Running Trap.............................................................3.75
1 6" & 2" Y.......................................................................2.
1 " " T.......................................................................1.40
40# Lead Pipe @ 12.........................................................4.80
2 day foreman and helper.................................................16.00
5 1/2 " labor @ $2.50 13.75
Expenses Transit 16.50
Extra 1 6" & 4" Y $2.00 1 6" & 4" Reducer :75 2.75
Total..........................................................$122.45
Less 25 of...................................................................30.65
Ballance [sic] & Due Contractors.................................$91.84
Voucher # 25The above estimate was allowed by vote of Regents James Twamley, E.A. Healy, R.M. Evans, and W.T. Collins; and voucher No 25 was ordered drawn in favor of Wison & Rogers in the sum of $91.84.
Bill of SuperintendentBill of F.W. Iddings for services and Expenses as Superintendent of Building was presented as follows:-
Services from Nov. 1 st to Dec. 1 st - 16 1/2 days @ $3.00 $49.50
Laborers digging Sewer 20 days @ $2.00 ...............................................40.
3 Shovels and 1 pick @ $1.25....................................................................5.
Services of Engineer Leveling 1/2 day @ $8.00........................................4.
150 ft. 6" Tiling @ .30............................................................................45.
Total........................................................143.50
Voucher #23By vote of Regents James Twamley, E.A. Healy, R.M. Evans, and W.T. Collins the above bill was allowed and voucher No. 23 ordered
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Bill of Kees & Fisk
Draft on Budge [Olmer] Mc Kelvey drawn in favor of F.W. Iddings, in the sum
of 143. 50/100. Bill of Kees & Fisk, Architects for $200.00,
Ballance [sic] on [apc.] was presented and by unanimous vote laid on the table
until the work of the architect was completed. Upon Motion of Regent E. A.
Healy, it was ordered that the President and Secretary make a 10 day draft on Messers W. Budge, McKelvey
and M. Olmer for $3000, to pay estimates allowed on the Observatory Building.
Memorial for U.S. Land GrantUpon motion of Regent E. A. Healy, it was resolved that this Board through the president, respectfully request the U.S. Government to make the University of North Dakota a land grant similar and equal to the grant made to the University located at Vermilion D.T.
Correspondence with Prest' of University [P]Upon motion of Regent R. M. Evans, the Secretary was instructed to correspond with all the Presidents of the Universities within his knowledge and get suggestions in reference to the selection of a President for the University of North Dakota, The Board then adjourned sine die.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
Board of Regents of University of North D.
Grand Forks D.T. Feb. 5./84.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 4 O'clock P.M in called session, President W. T. Collins presiding. Roll call and present Regents E. A. Healy, R.M. Evans and W. T Collins. Owing to lameness of Regent James Twamley, the Board adjourned to his, residence, when Regent C. E. Teel came in, making a full Board present.
Minutes of Dec. 4 approved
Communication of Hon. RaymondThe
minutes of December 4, 1883, were read and approved. The President reported
that he Honorable Raymond had introduced a bill in Congress making a
grant of public lands to the University, similar to the one made the University at Vermillion [sic] in
Southern Dakota.
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Correspondence in relation to a PresidentThe correspondence in the hands of the Secretary in reference to a President for the University was canvassed; and the Secretary was instructed to say in response to inquiries that the Board of Regents expect with pay the President an initial salary of $2500. per annum and that he will be expected to teach.
Notice of draft protest on Dft. Of Board of RegentsNotice was read from the Cashier of the Citizens Natl. Bank to the effect that Mr. P. B [Broughton], Contractor, had drawn upon the Board of Regents for $3118.97/100 on account of Observatory Building, and that said draft was duly protested for non-acceptance.
Draft on Budge and [unrecognizable]
Voucher # 26
Interest on Observatory EstimatesThe Secretary reported that the President and Secretary had drawn Draft-due the same date with similar
instructions upon Messers W. Budge, M. [Olmer] and John [Mc Kelvey] for $3150.00. The President
reported that Messers W. Budge and John Mc Kelvey had declared it responsible to raise the money to meet the Draft till Spring; and offering to give their notes
bearing interest at 7 % for payment. It was decided to allow the Draft in Bank on Messers W. Budge, M. Olmer and John McKelvey,
take its course; and Voucher No. 26 was ordered drawn upon the
Territorial Auditor in favor of P. B. Broughton to the amount of Estimates Nos.
1,2 and 3 on Observatory Building with interest at
7 % from date of allowance of said Estimates, the same to come out of the 15 of reserve on the
University Building and the Observatory Building to be held as security in lieu thereof. Voting aye,
Regents, E. A. Healy, R. M. Evans, Jas. Twamley, W. T. Collins and C. E. Teel; none in the negative.
Voucher #30The ballance [sic] of $25.00 in the hands of the Secretary and voucher No 30 ordered drawn for $59.00 was allowed in payment of the Bill of Geo. B. Winship for 100 Estimate Blanks $14.00 and 1000 Prospects $80.00- Total $84.00. Voting aye, the full Board.
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The following vouchers were ordered drawn upon the Territorial Auditor:
Vouchers:# 27
# 28
# 29
Voucher No 27 in favor of F. W. Iddings for Services and expenses as Secretary
to the amount of $69.40 Voucher No 28, in favor of Regent E. A. Healy for
the expenses in attending sessions of the Board to the amount of $28.00 Voucher
No 29 in favor of F. W. Iddings for Services as Superintendent of Building to the amount of $62.00.
Voting aye, the full Board.
Seal.A Seal from A. Mellgren, St. Paul was presented to the Board and after examination was rejected for imperfections. The Matter of a seal was referred to the Secretary.
F. W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dak.
Grand Forks D.T. March 4/84.
Minutes of Feb. 5 th approved.The Board of Regents met in regular session at the residence of Regent W.T. Collins on account of his illness. W. T. Collins was in the chair. Roll call and present, Regents E. A. Healy, R. M. Evans, W.T. Collins, C. E. Teel and James Twamley. Minutes of Feb. 5 th 1884 read and approved. Bills were presented and vouchers ordered drawn as follows: -
Bill of Jno. Birkholz, Insurance Agent, Premium and Fee for $2000.00 Insurance on the University
Vouchers:
Insurance
University
# 31
# 32
Building in the Connecticut for 3 years $50.00, and for $2000.00
Insurance on the University Building in the [unrecognizable] for 3 yrs., $50.00. Voucher No 31 was
ordered drawn for $100.00. Bill of D. D. Webster, Insurance Agent, Premium and Fee for $1000.00 Insurance on the
University Building in the Hartford for 3 years, $25.00; for $2000.00 Insurance on the
University Building in the Home for 3 years, $50.00; for $2000.00
Insurance on the University Building in the Underwriters for 3 years, $50.00;
and for $1000.00 Insurance on the University Building in the Five
Association for 3 year, 25.00. Voucher No 32 ordered drawn for $150.00.
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Bill of H.S. Kellogg, Insurance Agent, for Premium and Fee for $2000.00 Insurance on the University Building in the Traders for 3 years, $50.00.
#33Voucher No 33. ordered drawn for $50.00
Bill of C. A. Hale, Insurance Agent, for Premium and Fee for $2000.00 Insurance on the University Building in the [AEtna] for 3 years, $50.00; and for $2000.00 Insurance on the University Building in the Phoenix for 3 years, $50.00
#34 Voucher No 34 ordered drawn for $100.00.
Bill of W. L. Wilder, Insurance Agent for Premium and Fee for $2000.00, Insurance on the University Building in the National for 3 years, $50.00; for $1000.00 Insurance on the University Building in the St Paul for 3 years, $25.00; and for $1000.00 Insurance on the University Building in the German American, for 3 years, $25.00.
#35 Voucher No 35 ordered drawn for $100.00, Bill of F. W. Iddings for expenses and services as Secretary, Postage $6.49/100. 5 day service @ $4.00, $20.00.
#37Voucher No 37 ordered drawn for #26.49/100. Bill of F. W. Iddings for services as Superintendent of Building 14 days @ $3.00, $42.00.
#36Voucher No 36 ordered drawn for $42.00.
Voting aye on all the above bills, Regents E A. Healy, W. T. Collins, C. E. Teel and James Twamley. None in the Negative.
List of Candidates for PresidentAs the result of his correspondence with presidents of Universities and Colleges, the Secretary presented a list of names recommended for candidates for the Presidency of the University.
List of candidates for Profs. Also a list of persons applying for professor-ships was presented, and read.
Correspondence referred back to Secretary The lists and correspondence were referred back to the Secretary with instructions to correspond with the parties referred to and ascertain whether they were available and at what salary.
Devices for Seal sub-mittedDrawings of devices for a Seal of the Board of Regents were presented and are drawn by Myer & Son, of Chicago Ill. adopted and ordered.
Seal adopted
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Completed Plans of Building Electrotype of same orderedThe Secretary was instructed to procure from the Architects the completed plans of the University Building as soon as possible, when he is directed to secure an electrotype plate of the same.
Adjourned sine die,
F. W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dak.
Grand Forks D.T. April 8, 1884.
The board of Regents met in called session at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M., W. T. Collins presiding. Roll Call and present Regents, Jas. Twamley , Chas. E. Teel, W. T. Collins and R. M. Evans.
Minutes of March 4. approved The minutes of the meeting of March 4 were read and approved. The object of the meeting was stated to be for the consideration of matters pertaining to the selection of a President of the University and making such other preperations [sic] as may be deemed necessary, looking towards the opening of the University for students in September. After an informal discussion, the Board adjourned without action to meet at the Residence of Dr. W. T. Collins in the evening of the same day at 7:30 O'clock.
F. W. Idding, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota.
Grand Forks D. T. April 8 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the residence of Dr. W. T. Collins pursuant to adjournment.
Communication from Prof. Mont-gomery.Letters were read from Professor Montgomery, giving suggestions and urging upon the Board of Regents, the necessity of some immediate action in issuing a circular of information in reference to the opening of the University; also, expressing a desire to know as soon as possible whether the duties of President in the organization of the University would dissolve upon him.
Correspondence with candi-dates forCorrespondence and testimonials in reference to suitable and available men for the Presidency of the University were laid before the Board in full.
Presidency submitted. After a free discussion, the opinion appeared to prevail
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that the wisest course for the Board would be to use the small appropriation for tuition in securing the very best instructors available as far as it would go, even if unable to procure a full Corps. No action was taken.
Completed Plans of BuildingsIt was ordered that the Secretary be instructed to get the Completed Drawings of the University Building framed with Black Walnut frame; and place it in the window of Jno. Snyder's Book Store. Voting aye, Regents, C. E. Teel, James Twamley, R.M. Evans and W. T. Collins. None in the negative. Regent E. A. Healy absent. Adjourned to meet April 9, 1884 at 10 O'Clock A. M. at the City Hall,
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
[vertical indecipherable script]Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D. T. April 9, 1884.
The Board of Regents convened in adjourned session at the City Hall at 10 O'clock A. M. with W. T. Collins presiding. There were Present Regents, James Twamley, W. T. Collins, R. M. Evans and C. E. Teel.
The following bills were allowed and vouchers ordered drawn for the same:-
Vouchers:
#38.
Bill of Twamley and Grove for Labor on the Sewers
$5.00, Voucher No 38 was ordered drawn for $5.00.
#39 Bill of Wilson and Rogers for the Ballance [sic] on Plumbers Contract, amounting to $383.16/100 Voucher No 39 ordered drawn for $383.16
Estimate #6 UniversityEstimate No 6, Contract No 1 P. B. Broughton, Contractor on the University Building was presented as follows:-
Last Estimate No 5.- Total . . . . . $24842.01
12 cans of sand @$15.00 . . . . . . . . 180.
Lathing 5434yds @ .3. (nails & Seaf.) . . . . .163.02
150 bbls. Marble Head Lime . . . . . . 274.
630# Plastering Hair @ 45 . . . . . . 283.50
10 M. xxxx Shingles @ $4.50 . . . . . . . . 45.
Finishing & mill work of Cupalo & upper. . .300.
10 1/2 M. of extra Lumber . . . . . . . 221.
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Nails and Tin Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.
Carpenter and Common Labor since 12/7-83 716.64
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27136.17
Ballance [sic] of 15 of Reserve on Estimates 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, $653.13
Less former payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24188 88 24842.01
Due Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2294.16
Voucher #40Voucher No 40 ordered drawn for $2294.16.
Voting aye on all the above Bills, Regents James Twamley, W. T. Collins, R. M. Evans and C. E. Teel. Regent E. A. Healy absent.
Dr. Rev M. Blackburn elected presidentAfter canvassing the candidates for the position of President of the University it was resolved by the board to tender the presidency of the University of North Dakota To Rev. W[?] M. Blackburn, D. D. of Cincinnati Ohio this at a salary of $2500.00 per annum and neccessary travelling [sic] expenses [insert: compensation to begin with service.] It was further resolved to extend an invitation to Dr. M[?] M. Blackburn to meet with the Board of Regents at their next Session Thursday, May 1st 1884 at 4 O'clock P.M. Voting aye, on the above resolutions, Regents James Twamley, W. T. Collins, R. M. Evans and C. E. Teel. Regent E. A. Healy was absent.
Sec. instructed to give notice of election.The Secretary instructed to notify Dr. W. M. Blackburn of this action.
Notice to Budge & C. 2 nd Draft on Budge & c.The Secretary was instructed by unanimous vote to notify the principals, Messers W. Budge, M. Olmer and John McKelvey to meet payment of the Draft for $3150.00 now in Citizens Nat'l Bank; and that unless payment be made on or begone April 19, 1884, the necessary proceedings will be taken to enforce payment of the same.
It was also unanimously ordered [inserted: that] the President and Secretary be instructed to make a second Draft upon Messers W. Budge, M Olmer and John McKelvey for the sum of $2400.00 as a second payment upon the Observatory [Apc.], the same to be drawn through the Citizens National Bank.
Notice of Protest of Dft. on Budge &c.Notice was read to the Board of Regents by the Secretary from S. S. Titus Cash'r of the Citizen's National Bank, to the effect that Draft for $3150.00 upon Messers W. Budge,
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Voucher #41M. Ohmer and John McKelvey dated January 31 st 1884 had been duly protested for non-acceptance. Bill of F. W. Iddings for Services and Expenses as Secretary was allowed and Voucher #41 ordered drawn by unanimous [sic] vote.
Adjourned to meet Thursday May 1 st 1884 at 4 O'clock P.M.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dak.
May 1 st 1884 Grand Forks D.T.
Minutes April 8 and 9 approvedThe Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 4 O'clock P.M. President W. T. Collins being absent, Regent C. E. Teel was elected chairman pro tem. Roll call and present Regents E. A. Healy, Jas,Twamley and C.E. Teel. The minutes of April 8 th and 9 th were read and approved, Rev. M? M. Black-bum D. D., President of the University elect, was present and the time was largely consumed in free conference.
Matter of furnishing University referred to [Ex] Com. with President & Vice Prest.The matter of furnishing the University Building was referred to the Executive Committee together with the [inserted] President and Vice President of the University with instructions to report to the board as soon as possible.
Adjourned to 9:30 O'clock A.M. May 2 nd 1884
F. W. Iddings, Secretary
Board of Regents of the University of North Dak.
Grand Forks D.T. May 2 nd /84
The Board of Regents met at the residence of W. T. Collins at 9:30 O'clock A.M. Present Regents W. T. Collins, E. A. Healy, James Twamley and C. E. Teel, W. T. Collins presiding.
Blackboard referred to Blg. Com.The matter of Blackboards was referred to the Building Committee with instructions to provide two in each recitation room-- one on the side and one at the end of each room.
Order on Board by P.B. Broughton to F. Trainor An order upon the Board of Regents by P. B. Broughton payable to Felix Trainor was
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laid before the Board. Upon motion the order was laid upon the table, because all Estimates for work and material upon the University and Observatory Buildings had been paid to date. The Secretary was instructed to notify Mr. Broughton the reason of this action.
The Bill of Messers Twamley and Grove for completing
Vouchers: #42Sewer for the amount of $24.00 was allowed and Voucher No 42 ordered drawn, voting aye Regents, Jas. Twamley, E. A. Healy, C. E. Teel and W. T. Collins. By the same vote Bill of the expenses of Regent E. A. Healy was allowed, amounting to #43$18.50/100 and Voucher No 43 ordered drawn.
Sec. instructed to collect Observatory Fund.The Secretary of the Board was instructed to take such steps as may be necessary to collect the first draft in the Citizen's National Bank upon Messers W?. Budge, Jno. McKelvey and M. Olmer, amounting to $3150.00, on the Observatory fund.
Dr. Black-burn, Pres't elect.Rev. W. M. Blackburn, D.D. President elect, came in and signified his inclination to accept the the [repeated] position tendered him by the Board of Regents; and gave notice that he would give the board his definite decision within 20 days, and that, if he accepts he would be ready to enter upon the duties of his office June 1 st next when he will expect his salary to begin.
Adjourned Sine die
F. W. Iddings, Secretary,
Annual Session
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
June 3 rd 1884. Grand Forks D.T.
The Board of Regents convened at the City Hall at 4 O'clock P.M. in regular Annual Session, President W. T. Collins, presiding.
Minutes of May 1 & 2 approvedPresent: Regents W.T. Collins, R.M. Evans, E A. Healy, C. E. Teel and James Twamley. The minutes of of [repeated] the meetings of May 1 st and 2 nd were read and approved as corrected and amended.
Election of OfficersUpon motion of Regent James Twamley the Board of Regents proceeded immediately to the
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election of officers for the ensuing year. Regents R.M. Evans and C.E. Teel were appointed tellers. Ballot for President resulted as follows:--
Total votes cast 5, of which Regent W. T. Collins received 3, James Twamley 1 and R. M. Evans 1. Upon motion the election of Regent W. T. Collins was declared unanimous.
Ballot for Secretary:--
Total votes cast 5, of which F. W. Iddings received the whole number, and was declared elected. The Annual Financial Report of the Secretary was then read as follows:--
Financial Report of Secretary.To the Honorable Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota: The Treasurer of the Territory has reported the sale of the $30,000.00 Bonds at a premium of $182.50/100 and that according to the act of Legislature the sum of 30182.50/100 has been placed to the credit of the Construction Apc. for the erection of a main building for the University.
On this sum Warrants have been drawn to date amounting to $[space] and leaving a ballance [sic] of [space] on hand.
The amount of the appropriation for incidentals was $[space] of which has been expended the sum of $[space]
The appropriation for apparatus was $[space] and for Tuition $[space], and for Improvement of Grounds $[space], and for Fuel and Janitor $[space], none of which have yet been expended.
Besides the above there have been warrants drawn upon the General Fund of the Territory for Expenses of the Board of Regents to the amount of $[space].
Respectfully submitted, F. W. Iddings, Sec. The Building Committee ask for time to prepare their report and was granted till tomorrow.
Reappointment of Standing CommitteesThe other standing committees not having been called into services as yet had no report to render.
President Collins reappointed the standing committees for the ensuing year with one change, viz; that Dr. C. E. Teel was
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Appointed chairman of the Building Committee, Vice Jas. Twamley. Upon motion the report of the Secretary was accepted. A communication was read from Messers Kees and Fisk in answer to an inquiry from the Secretary in reference to Heating Apparatus, in which the [Haxtum] Steam Heating Company were recommended to the favorable consideration of the Board. The whole matter of Heating was referred to the Building Committee with instructions to bring in a full at the next meeting of the Board. An application was read from W. J. Ritchie for the position of Janitor and Engineer of the University Building, which was placed upon file.
The following communication was read from Rev. Mr?. M. Blackburn D.D. President elect of the University,
Cincinnati Ohio,
Rev. F. W. Iddings, May 28 th 1884.
Sec. Board of Regents of University of North Dakota,
Dear Sir: -
Letter of Acceptance From Dr. BlackburnI hereby signify my acceptance of the presidency of the University of North Dakota on the terms expressed in your official letters to me. I hope to be in Grand Forks by the 5 th or 6 th of June prox. As I am already doing some service for the University, I should be glad if my salary could begin June 1 st . I greatly regret that I cannot reach you in time to meet the Board of Regents on June 3 rd . But I trust that I may soon meet the Board, and that arrangements will be made so that the Executive Committee may meet with me early in June. I also trust that Dr. Montgomery will soon be in Grand Forks, if he be not already there, for conference in regard to the work before us. With sincere regards for the members of the Board and yourself, I am yours sincerely
Mr?. M. Blackburn
The above letter was placed upon file.
Application for Janitor of building with propostion for Boarding. Mr.[space] Carroll appeared in person before the board and stated that he would erect a brick building sufficiently large to accommodate twenty students and would open a Boarding House
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for this purpose, if he could receive proper encouragement from the Board; and if the Board would give him the position of janitor of the University Building, for which he now made application.
Estimate #7.
University.Estimate No 7. on the University Building, P.B. Broughton
Contractor was presented and by vote of the Board was laid over till the next meeting.
Estimate #4. ObservatoryEstimate No 4, on the Observatory Building, P.B. Broughton, Contractor, was presented as follows:--May 31, 1884
Least Estimate No 3-------- Total $3551.15
Doors Windows inside & out finishing & c 276.95
Total ................................3828.10
Less 15 of........................................................574.21
Ballace [sic]..............................................3253.89
Less former payment....................................3018.48
Due Contractor...............................................$235.41
Estimate was allowed by vote of Regents Jas. Twamley, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans, E.A. Healy & W.T. Collins in the affirmative.
Voucher #44Bill of F.W. Iddings for services as Superintendent of Construction 1 1 /2 months from April 15 to May 31, 1884 @ $50. 00 ---$75. 00 was allowed and Voucher No 44 ordered drawn, voting yea Regents Jas. Twamley, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans, E.A. Healy and W.T. Collins.
Sec. instructed to Coll. Dfts.The Secretary was instructed to collect the first draft of $3150. 00 on Board of Messers W m Budge, M. Ohmer and John McKelvey and after paying $235.41 to P.B. Broughton Contractor, the amount due him on Observatory Estimate No 4, deposit the ballance, [sic] $2914.59 in the Citizen's Natl. Bank to the order of the Board of Regents.
Farm Com. instructed to Break groundsThe Farm Committee were instructed to get the University grounds broken and back set, voting yea: Regents Jas. Twamley, C'.E. Teel, R.M. Evans, E.A. Healy and W.T. Collins, none in the negative. Adjourned to 9 A.M. June 4, 1884.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. June 4, 1884.
Minutes approved.The Board of Regents convened pursuant to adjournment, President Collins presiding. Present, Regents CE. Teel, E.A. Healy, Jas. Twamley, R.M. Evans and W.T. Collins. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
Report of Bl'dg C'om. Annual Report.The Building Committee gave their Annual Report as follows:--To the Board of Regents of the University of North Dak.
Gentlemen:---
Your committee would respectfully report according to the act passed by our last Legislature locating the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, your Committee proceeded to the site selected by the Board and on the 25 th day of May 1883 broke ground and commenced the erection of the building. We are happy to be able to report that everything has progressed in a very satisfactory manner. The Contractor doing all in his power to complete the building in a first class manner. We have paid on the University up to date the following Estimates:--
N o 1. ...................$4277.20
N o 2........................3945.36
N o 3........................3565.15
N o 4........................4896.58
N o 5........................4431.42
N o 6........................2294.16 $23409.87
On the Observatory Building:--
N o 1........................$575.74
N o 2...........................939.25
N o 3.........................1558.18
N o 4...........................235.41 3308.58
On Plumber's Contract:..................................475.
" Sewer............................................................101.
" Architect Work...........................................200.
" Laying Corner Stone...................................203.60
" Engineering..................................................162.20
" Insurance......................................................500.______
Total................................$28,360.25
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The Building is made of dry pressed Minto brick and presents a handsome appearance. It was enclosed before the cold weather last Fall so that we have been enabled to push the inside work during the winter months and hope before many days to be able to turn it over complete to your honorable body.
Respectfully submitted,
Jas. Twamley
R.M. Evans
C. E Teel, Committee
The above report was accepted and adopted.
Voucher #46.The Bill of Regent R.M. Evans for Expenses attending meetings of the Board, amounting to $50.40 was allowed and Voucher N o 46 was ordered drawn, voting yea, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy, James Twamley, R.M. Evans and W.T. Collins. The Bill of Regent E.A. Healy for Expenses, amounting to $9. 50 was allowed and Voucher Voucher #47.N o 47 ordered drawn, voting aye, Regents C.E. Teel, James Twamley, R.M. Evans and W.T. Collins.
Bill of Kees & Fisk, Architects, for $200. 00 on [apc?] of services was allowed and Voucher #45.Voucher N o 45 ordered drawn by vote of Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy, James Twamley, R.M. Evans & W.T. Collins.
Com. on Broadway.President W.T. Collins was appointed a Committee of one to take steps to have Broadway opened as a County Road.
Special Com. on Boarding House.The Resident Regents were appointed a special Committee to take into consideration the matter of the erection of Building on the University grounds for Boarding Houses; and, also, the matter of transfer between the University grounds and the City and bring in full report to meeting of the Board to be held on the arrival of the President and Vice President.
Adjourned to meet on call of the President of the Board.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
