Board of Regents Minutes, Volume I, pages 51-75
(Transcriptions and verifications for this page were completed
by Abby Gratz, Sally Cook, John Fitzgerald, and Angie Solarski)
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. June 17 th 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall in Special Session by order of the President according to adjournment. W.T. Collins presided and called the meeting to order at 4 O'clock P.M. There were present Regents W.T. Collins E.A. Healy and C.E. Teel. Also, President W m M. Blackbum, D.D. and Vice President Prof. H. Montgomery were present. The minutes of the meeting of June 4 th were read and approved.
Minutes of June 4. approved [left margin]
A communication, in reply to an inquiry addressed by the Secretary, was read from W. E. Haxtum, of the Haxtum Steam Heater Co., was read, giving an approximate estimate on Steam Heating apparatus for the University Building.
Communication from W. E. Haxtum [left margin]
The Secretary reported progress being made in the collection of the first Draft of 3150. 00 drawn upon Messers W m Budge, M. Ohmer and Jno. M c Kelvey. Demand having been made for the amount and not paid, the matter was placed in the hands of the Attorney General, Hun. Alex. Hughes, of Bismarck D.T. with instructions to begin action at once against the bondsmen.
Sec. report on Call of Bonds. [left margin]
Estimate #7 UniversityEstimate N o 7, Contract N o 1. P.B. Broughton, Contractor on University Building was presented as follows:
Least Estimate N o 6.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Total $27136.17
Painting Roof and Material 139.62
Plastering 1693 yds. @ 12 1 /2 $211.63[above] 3600 yds.13Coat $216.00[above]Coat .6 427.63
40 yds. of Sand @ $1. 35 $54.00[above] 16 bbls. Plaster Pans $61.00[above] 115.
5 Bbls. white Sand @ $5. 82 29.10
Carpenter work as per Pay Roll April 21 to May 31 319.
Common Labor............................................................................................................................38.75
Laying 49429 Brick & Furnishings @ 7. 00 346.03
6 M. ft Oak flooring @ 45. 00 270.[above] 1 M. ft. first clear @ 45[4 overwrites 7, above] 315.
15 M. ft 4" clear flooring Pine @ $35. 00 525.
Tin work, nails &c. 72.80
Cor of Windows, Doors & inside finish 1587.50
$31051.60
Less 15 of 4657.74
Ballance [sic] 26393.86
Less former Payments 23409.88
Due Contractor $2983.98
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Voucher #48.Estimate was allowed and Voucher for $900. 00 , N o 48, was ordered drawn, voting aye, Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins.
Report and Recommendations of Pre'st. Blackbum. President W m M. Blackbum, presented the results of his and Professor Montgomery's deliberations upon matters pertaining to the Teaching force, required, schedule of Preparatory studies and issuing a circular of general information to the public, and Rules for the general government of the Institution.
Special C'om. AppointedRegents E.A. Healy and C.E. Teel were appointed a Committee to confer with President Blackbum and Prof. Montgomery on these subjects and bring in a report with recommendations to the Board tomorrow.
Adjourned to meet at 10 O'clock A.M. June 18/84.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. June 18, 1884.
No quorumThe Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 10 O'clock A.M. Present Regents E.A. Healy and C.E. Teel. There being no quorum present, the Board adjourned to meet on call of the President of the Board.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
Board of Regents of the University of North D.
Grand Forks D.T. July 1 st 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 4 O'clock P.M. in Special Session on call of President W.T. Collins with him presiding. Present: Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy, W.T. Collins and R.M. Evans.
The Report of the Executive Committee was presented and read as follows:--
Report of Executive Committee"In the absence of a meeting of the Board of Regents at the appointed time at 10 O'clock A.M. June 18, 1884 to receive the report of the special Committee appointed to confer with Prest.
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Blackbum and Prof. Montgomery, the Executive Committee convened. Present Regents E.A. Healy and C.E. Teel, chairman E.A. Healy in the chair. The Special Committee appointed by the Board submitted a form for General Circular to be issued by the Board, covering all the points submitted for their consideration and recommended its publication. The report was adopted and the Secretary
[the following was pasted over previous notes]
Appendix to Minutes of Meeting of July 1, 1884.
University Communication from Att'y Genl.A communication from the Atty General, Han. Alex Hughes, in relation to the Observatory Bond, was read and ordered placed on file.
Vouchers:---The following Bills were presented, allowed and Vouchers ordered drawn, voting yea Regents W.T. Collins, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans, and E.A. Healy:--
#53Bill of Brooks Bros. for $3. 00 , Voucher #53
#51Bill of F.W. Iddings for services as Secretary, amounting to $30.62/100. Voucher #51
#52Billl of Jes. B. Winship Berg [above] for 4.75/100.
Voucher #52
Resolution authorizing Treasurer to collect Observatory Fund.
Change in Specifications of Building.The following resolution was presented by Regent E.A. Healy and seconded by Regent R.M. Evans: "Resolved, "That the Hon. W. H. M c Vay,
Territorial Treasurer be and is here by authorized to collect from Messers
Budge and others, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars or such part there of as is
now unpaid and due by the term of their bond to the Territory for the purpose
of building an Observatory in connection with the University of North Dakota"
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platforms be substituted, excepting in the Natural Science Class Room, and that shelving be put into the Professors' studies. The report and recommendations were adopted.
The Executive Committee reported the following recommendations:--
Recommendations of Ex. Com. Pre'st & V. Pre'st empowered to purchase furniture. 1 st That the President and Vice President of the University be empowered to purchase the necessary furniture for the Building not to exceed $600. 00 in [value deleted] cost, as per list on file.
V. Pre'st to purchase Scientific apparatus.2 nd . That Prof. Montgomery be empowered to purchase Scientific apparatus not to exceed $400. 00 in cost.
Salary of Prof. Montgomery3 rd That Prof. Montgomery's salary of $2000. 00 per annum begin with July 1 st 1884.
Salaries to be paid monthly4 th That the salary of the Instructional Force be paid monthly.
Election of W. Merrifield to Professorship.5 th . That Mr. Webster Merrifield be elected to the Professorship of the Greek and Latin Languages and Literatures, at a salary of $1500. 00 per annum.
Salary of Lady instructor fixed.6 th That the Salary of the lady instructor to be appointed be $1000. 00 per annum.
Adoption of Circular7 th That the Circular as read and amended (copy of which is on file) be adopted and published: and that the Secretary be instructed to have 1000 copies printed.
Recommendations adopted.The above recommendations were unanamously [sic] adopted.
Salaries of Profs. & Teachers ordered paid monthly.It was ordered that the President, Professors, and Teachers be paid monthly.
Minutes of June 17 & 18 & July 1stapprovedThe minutes of the meetings of June 17 & 18 and July 1st were read and approved.
Water Closets referred to Building Com.The matter of Water Closets was referred to the Building Committee with power to take such action as may appear necessary. Voting aye Regents E.A. Healy, R.M. Evans, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins.
Adjourned to 9 O'clock A.M. July 3, 1884.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota.
Grand Forks July 3rd 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 10 O'clock A.M. one hour late. Roll call and present, Regents W.T. Collins, C.E. Teel and E A. Healy.
Minutes of July 2nd approved.The minutes of the meeting of July 2nd 1884 were read and approved.
Report of Special Com.E.A. Healy [written over 'C.E. Teel'] chairman of special committee to confer with President Blackbum and Prof. Montgomery to prepare rules & c. reported progress.
Memorial from Scandinavians.A memorial from Scandinavian of residents of Fargo praying representation of their nationality in the Faculty of the University, was read and ordered placed on file; and the Secretary was instructed to reply to the petitioners informing them that the Board had already taken action looking towards supplying their want.
order from P.B. Broughton on Board to F. Trainor accepted
Vouchers: #50. #54. #59.An order from P.B. Broughton, Contractors,
payable to Wm. Felix Trainor of Minneapolis, for stone furnished the Observatory Building, was presented, amounting to $1385.00 and
accepted; and Voucher No 50 was ordered drawn on
the Observatory Fund for the amount [inserted: to be paid out of the amounted
contained in the Voucher $49.] Voting aye, Regents E.A. Healy, W.T. Collins
and C.E. Teel. Bill of E.A. Healy $20.50/100 expenses as Regent allowed and
Voucher #54 ordered drawn voting aye W.T. Collins E.A. Healy
& C.E. Teel.[appears above the following] Bill of F.W. Iddings, Supt. if
construction for the month of June was presented and Voucher #59 was ordered
drawn for $50.00 to his order voting aye, Regents
E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins.
#55Bill of B.J. Sturtevant, for Engraving, amounting to $16.50 was allowed and Voucher ordered drawn on the Incidental Fund No 55. Voting aye Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins.
Secretary instructed to purchase Stationery.The Secretary was authorized to purchase the necessary Stationery for his office and the use of the Faculty.
Adjourned subject to the call of the President of the Board.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
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Grand Forks D.T. July 8th 1884.
The Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota met at the City Hall pursuant to the following Call:---
Call for Special meeting"The President of the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota has ordered a special meeting of said Board to convene in City Hall, City of Grand Forks D.T., Tuesday July 8 th at 4 O'clock p.m. for the purpose of considering the subject of & providing for the immediate erection of the rear west portion of the University Building as contemplated by the original plans and specifications, This portion of the building can be temporarily utalized [sic] for the accommodation of the students with what dormitories can be placed in the 3rd story of the main building. The President has directed the specifications to be prepared by Messers Kees & Fisk arcts.
July 5th 1884
Grand Forks D.T. W.T. Collins, Prest."
Roll call and present Regents E.A. Healy R.M.
Evans James Twamley and C.E. Teel. Regent E.A. Healy elected president pro
tem. Board adjourned to the office of W.T. Collins, immediately.
Roll call at the Office of Dr. W.T. Collins and present Regents Jas. Twamley, C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy and W.T. Collins, W.T. Collins presiding. The above call was read.
Report of Special Committee on Boarding House. Recommending Erection of the West Wing of University Building.The President of the Board reported for the Special Committee on Boarding House, that the Committee had not been successful in inducing private enterprise to erect Boarding Houses and recommended the immediate erection of the west wing to the University Building with a view to conducting a Boarding House in the Basement. The Secretary was instructed to
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Secretary instructed to invite Bids.invite bids from Messers Bartholomew, Curtis and Brooks Bros. for furnishing materials and erecting the addition proposed, said bids or propositions to be in by 9:30 o'clock tomorrow.
Adjourned to 9:30 o'clock July 9,1884
City Hall July 9, 1884.
Minutes of July 3 & 8 approvedThe Board of Regents meet pursuant to adjournment, W.T. Collins presiding. Present - Regents James Twamley, C.E. Teel, W.T. Collins, and E.A. Healey. The minutes of July 3 rd and 8 th were read and approved.
Opening Bids.The chair announced the opening of bids on Excavation, mason work and furnishing materials for the rear wing of the University Building to be the first order of Business. The following bids were opened:
Bid of E.F. CurtisBid of Edward F. Curtis to furnish
Brick in the wall at $14. 00 per [M] Excavating at 25
per yard. Labor to be paid for during performance of the same. Material to be
paid for on March 1885 and concrete to be put in for $75. 00 .
Bid of J.S. BartholomewBid of J.S. Bartholomew. -
Brick in the wall . . . . . . . . $2520.
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242.70
Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.
Total . . . . . . . . . . . 2862.70
Award of contract#) The contract was awarded to J.S. Bartholomew for the sum of $2957. 70 , $90 ) having been added to his bid for the difference in cost of Minto Brick for facing the ) building, with 8 up from Sept 15, 1884, provided the work is completed by that date or ) from date of completion from till paid. Voting yea, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy and #) W.T. Collins.This Univ. site should be recorded on page 61
Resolution to proceed erection of w. wing of UniversityUpon motion of Regent E.A. Healy the Board resolved to proceed immediately to the erection of the Rear Wing of the University Building with a view to using it temporarily for Boarding and Dormitory purposes. Voting aye, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy & W.T. Collins. Regent Jas. Twamley no. Adjournment to 7:30 P.M.
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City Hall 7:30 P.M. July 9, 1884.
No actionThe Board met as per adjournment. Present - Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and James Twamley. Regent W.T. Collins being absent Regent C.E. Teel was elected president pro term.
Adjourned to 8:30 A.M. July 10, 1884.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
Grand Forks D.T. July 10, 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall as per adjournment, Regent W.T. Collins presiding. Present, - Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins.
Recommendation of Pres't Blackburn Mrs. E.S. Mott.President W m M Blackburn recommended the employment of Mrs. E.S. Mott, of Grafton as an Instructor, who should also have oversight of the young ladies of the University of as an advisor.
Special Committee empowered to employ Mrs. Mott.Regent C.E. Teel moved that Mrs. E.S. Mott be employed instructor. Regent E.A. Healy moved an amendment that the President of the Board and C.E. Teel be appointed a Committee to get testimonials of Mrs. Mott and that they be empowered to employ her if in their judgment, it was thought best. Voting aye, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy, and W.T. Collins.
St. P.M. & M.R.R. Co.The Secretary reported that the managers of the St. PM. & M.R.R. Co. had kindly given a free pass over their lines to the President of the University for the benefit of the University , where upon the following resolution was unanamously [sic] adopted: - Resolved
Resolution of ThanksThat the Secretary be instructed to convey to the St. P.M. & M. Railway Co. the cordial thanks of the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota for their courtesy in presenting a free pass over their lines to Dr. W m M. Blackburn, President of the University. The Secretary was instructed to correspond
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Auditor of the Territorywith the Auditor of the Territory and respectfully suggest that Expenses of the Board of Regents be paid out the General Fund of the Territory instead of the Construction Fund.
Voucher #56Bill of Regent E.A. Healy $11.50 for expenses attending meetings of the Board, was allowed an voucher #56 ordered drawn for the amount, voting yea, Regents, C.E. Teel, E.A. Healy and W.T. Collins.
Session laws ordered
See page #59 marginThe Secretary was instructed to procure a copy of the
Session Laws of Dakota for 1883 for the use of the Board of Regents.
Resident Regents a Special CommitteeUpon motion the Resident Regents were constituted a special Committee for the purpose of pushing the Rear wing of the University to completion at as early a day as possible, with authority to close the contract with J.S. Bartholomew, purchase materials and make other necessary additional contracts.
Adjourned to meet at the call of the President,
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks August 18, 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M. in special session to call of the President of the Board, President Collins presiding. Present - Regents W.T. Collins, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans and James Twamley.
Minutes of July 9 & 10 approved.Minutes of July 9 th and 10 th were read and approved. The object of the meeting was stated, to consider propositions to put steam heating apparatus in the University Building, and to attend to such other business as may come before the Board.
Steam Heating Propositions of Wier & Craig & E.R. Osborne Propositions were then read from Wier and Craig of Minneapolis an E.F. Osborne & Co. of St. Paul.
Special CommitteePresident W.T. Collins and Regent C.E. Teel were appointed a special committee to confer with the School Board of Independent District N o 1 in reference to uniting in contracts to put in
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Steam Heating Apparatus, and to report the result of the conference tomorrow at 9 o'clock A.M. Adjourned to 9 o'clock A.M, Aug, 19/84
FW. Iddings, Sec.
Grand Forks City Hall, Aug. 19, 1884.
The Board of Regents met in adjourned session at 9'clock A.M. Roll call and present, Regents Jas. Twamley, R.M. Evans, and C.E. Teel. In the absence of the president, Regent C.E. Teel was elected president pro tem.
Minutes of Aug.18. approved
Report of Special Committee
Voucher #61The minutes of August 18, 1884 were read and approved. The
Committee appointed to confer with the School Board of Independent District N o
1., in reference to Steam Heating Apparatus, reported that no action had been
taken by that Body. Bill of Bradner Smith & Co. for Slationery [sic] was
allowed and voucher #61 ordered drawn on the Territorial Auditor in the sum of
$18.76. Voting aye, Regents C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans and Jas.
Twamley.
Bill of Thos. Kane.Bill of Thos. Kame for School Furniture was referred to the Execution Committee.
Voucher # 58Bill of F.W. Iddings for Services as Superintendent for construction of the month of July1884 was allowed and Voucher No 58 was ordered drawn for the amount of $50.00. Voting aye, Regents, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans and James Twamley.
#57Bill of James Black for labor on University was allowed and voucher No 57 was ordered drawn for the amount of $3.00 on the Construction Fund. Voting aye, Regents James Twamley, R.M. Evans and C.E. Teel.
#65Bill of E.L. Emery for $15. 40 cash advanced on work on water closet, was allowed and voucher N o 65 was ordered drawn on the Construction Fund, voting aye, Regents C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans and James Twamley.
Estimate #9. of P.B. Broughton on Contract
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Estimate #9 University.No 1 University Building was presented as follows: -
Grand Forks August 19, 1884.
P.B. Broughton Contractor University Building.
Lust Estimate #8 - Total . . . . . . . . . . . $32702.65
Pay Roll, Carpenter and Common. . . . . $683.98
Labor June 28 to July 31 1884.
Door & Window Triming & 6000 # weights 501.60
Freight on Window Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.86
Painting & material not including roof . . . . . 91.15
Plastering 1100 yards. @12 1/2 [cent sign] . . . 140.
Total . . . . . . . . . . . $34159.24
Less 15 of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5123.88
Balance . . . . . . . . . 29035.36
Less former payments . . . . 27383.05
Due Contractor . . . . 1652.31
Voucher #64The above estimate was allowed and voucher #64 ordered drawn on the Observatory Fund for the amount of $1652.31 on Estimate No 9 of University and $311.59 ballance [sic] on No 4 of Observatory Building, making total voucher #64 $1963.90 voting, aye, Regents C.E. Teel, James Twamley and R.M. Evans.
Water Closets referred to Resident RegentsThe matter of additional water closets was referred to resident Regents with power to construct what in their judgement [sic] was needed. Voting aye, Regents, James Twamley, C.E. Teel and R.M. Evans. The subject of Steam Heating Apparatus was also referred to the Resident Regents with authority to close contract on best terms possible. Voting yea, Regents James Twamley, C.E. Teel and R.M. Evans.
The following resolution was then adopted: -
Auditor"Resolved that the Auditor of the Territory be requested to refund to the Construction fund the amount of money paid out of that fund for Insurance."
Voucher #66Bill of A. Lawry for Iron Columns, amounting to $76. 50 was allowed and voucher #66 ordered drawn upon the Construction fund, voting aye, Regents Jas. Twamley, C.E. Teel and R.M. Evans.
Letters of acceptance Prof. Merrifield Mrs. MottLetters of acceptance of positions offered them by the Board of Regents were read from Professor W. Merrifield and Mrs. E.S. Mott and the same ordered on file.
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Vouchers #60Bill of F.W. Iddings for services as Secretary and expenses amounting to $56.62 was allowed and voucher #60 ordered drawn on the Incidental fund voting aye, Regents James Twamley, R.M Evans and C.E. Teel.
#63Bill of Chas. Teel for Breaking and Backsetting the University grounds, amounting to $100.00 was allowed and voucher #63 ordered drawn on the fund for improvement of the grounds, voting aye, Regents R.M Evans, James Twamley and C.E. Teel.
#62Bill of F.W. Iddings for cash advanced for freights on materials for University Building, amounting to $88. 34 was allowed and voucher #62 ordered drawn on the Construction fund, voting aye, Regents Jas. Twamley, R.M. Evans and C.E. Teel.
Secretary instructed to notify P.B. Broughton.The Secretary was instructed to notify Mr. P.B. Broughton, Contractor to proceed immediately with the work upon the University Building and complete the same by Sept. 1 st 1884, or the Board of Regents would complete the building and charge the expenses of the same to him.
Boarding and employment of Janitor.The matter of Boarding and employment of Janitor was referred to the resident Regents with power to act according to their judgement [sic], voting aye, Regents Jas Twamley, R.M. Evans and C.E. Teel.
Adjourned.
F.W. Iddings Secretary.
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and heat furnished to warm the building as required for comfort and that I shall hold the position for one year or more as many be agreeable to myself and my employers. With respect I am your servant," "Jno. A. Mitchell."
Both of the above reports were on motion received and adopted.
Adjourned to meet at the University Building Sept. 3rd at 8 o'clock A.M.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
University Building Sept. 3rd 1884
The Board of Regents met in adjourned session at 8 o'clock Regent W.T. Collins, presiding. Present: Regents W.T. Collins, C.E. Teel, James Twamley and R.M. Evans. The minutes of Sept. 2 nd were read and approved.
The Bill of the Herald for Printing Stationary, amounting to $29. 75 was allowed and voucher #69 ordered drawn on the Incidental Fund voting aye Regents W.T. Collins, C.E Teel, James Twamley RM. Evans and C.E. Teel.
Bill of Jno. H. Snyder for Stationery for the use of the Faculty, amounting to $4. 85 was allowed and voucher #68 ordered drawn on the Incidental Fund for the amount, voting eye, Regents C. E. Teel W. T. Collins, James Twamley and R M. Evans.
Bill of President W m M. Blackburn for Travelling [sic] Expenses amounting to $98. 65 was allowed and Voucher #67 ordered drawn on the Incidental Fund, voting aye, Regents C. E. Teel, W.T. Collins, James Twamley, and R. M. Evans.
By appointment, Regent James Twamley took the Chair and Regent W. T. Collins presented the following resolutions: -
"Resolved the Secretary and he hereby is directed to address the Attorny General relative to the transfer of Insurance Premiums on University Building to other than the Construction Fund,
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as drawn by the Auditor in the sum of 500.00; the possibility of having Vouchers on Observatory fund honored by the treasurer until such time as payment may be secured from the subscribers to the said fund; and relative to the transfer of other charges against the Construction Fund not regularily [sic] made."
The following Communication was then read from Prof. H. Montgomery: -
"Grand Forks Dak. Sept. 2nd 1884
To the Regents of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, Gentlemen: -
I hereby respectfully express my intention to deposit in the museums of the University of North Dakota a very considerable collection of fossils, shells, sea-urchins, star fishes, snakes, salamanders, skulls, skeletons and other Natural History and Geological specimens for use in illustrations of my lectures in said University: while offering the aforesaid specimens to the University for the purpose named, I would call attention to the fact that they are to be deposited in the museums, and not donated to the University, and, therefore, that I retain the right and liberty to remove them or otherwise dispose of them at any time I may so desire. Be pleased to let me know if you are willing that I should make the depot of these specimens upon the conditions aforementioned, & oblige
Yours most respectfully,
Henry Montgomery"
On motion the Secretary was instructed to convey to Professor Montgomery the thanks of the Board of Regents for his liberal proposition to loan his specimens to the University; and that permission is hereby granted him to make the deposit. The chairman of the Building Committee and Superintendent of constructions were authorized to procure proper shelving for the deposit of the specimens proposed. Adjourned to meet at the City Hall at 1 o'clock P.M. F. W. Iddings, Sec.
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City Hall 1 o'clock P.M. Sept. 3 1884.
The Board of Regents of the University of N.D. convened with President Collins presiding. In the absence of the Secretary, Regent Jas. Twamley was appointed Secretary pro term. Roll Call and present Regents James Twamley, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins.
Upon motion the Board proceeded to make the following assignment of rooms to the President, Faculty, Students and Janitor. Basement. - Bed Room, Living Room, and Pantry for Janitor.
Assignment of rooms1st Floor - Large Bed Room
facing Hall, Study and Class Room on N.W. side for use of
Mrs Mott.; N.E. Class room for Public Parlor. Reception room to be used for President & wife. Office
and S.E. Class room for the President S.W. Class room for Professor Montgomery Merrifield. Chapel to be used
for Dormitories for the female [inserted] students.
2nd Floor. - Cloak Room Study and Class Room S.E. for use of Prof. Montgomery. Reading Room and Study to be used as Museum for the present. New addition Cloak rooms Study of Library & Library for Dormitories for students. Study and Cloak Room of N.W. corner for President's family until needed by the Board.
3rd Floor.- All to be used as Dormitories.
Salaries to be paid monthly. Upon motion the President and Secretary of the Board were instructed to modify the auditor of the salaries to be paid the Professors and teachers; and it was ordered the vouchers for the same be drawn the last of each month.
Regent James Twamley was authorized to purchase in St. Paul the articles necessary for furnishing the University.
The Board adjourned subject to the call of the President. James Twamley Sec.
proterm.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Sept 13,1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall in special session on Call of President W. T. Collins, at 4 o'clock P.M., W. T. Collins presiding. Present: Regents James Twamley, E. A. Healy, and W. T. Collins. The minutes of Sept. 3 rd 1884 were read and approved.
#74Bill of Marshall Field, Chicago, for carpets, amounting to $67. 70 was allowed and voucher #74 ordered and drawn payable Wm M. Blackburn, he having advanced cash for payment of same. Voting aye, Regents James Twamley, E. A. Healy, and W. T. Collins.
#73Bill of Ed C. Richmond for furniture, amounting to $136. 50 was allowed subject to the approval of President Blackburn and Prof. Montgomery and Voucher #73 was ordered drawn for the amount, voting aye, Regents James Twamley E. A Healy, and W.T. Collins.
Regent C. E. Teel reported present.
Upon motion Secretary was instructed to draw vouchers for work done upon the Rear Addition of the University Building: -
70 H. L. Withed Voucher #70 $28. 75 Incidental Fund
71Andrew Havig " #71 $25. 57 " "
72 W. B. Iddings " #72 $54. 45 " "
75 J. G. Piron " #75 $39. 32 " "
93 E. L. Eemery " #93 $102. 50 " "
[line inserted between previous and next]
Voting aye on the above, Regents James Twamley, C. E. Teel, W. T. Collins and E. A Healy.
A communication from President Blackburn was read as follows: -
"Grand Forks Dak. Sept. 13,1884
Rev. F.W. Iddings, Sec. Board of Regents
Dear Sir: -
Through you I announce to the Board of Regents that on the 28 th day of August the Faculty formorly [sic] organized, elected Professor Webster Merrifield Secretary and, inter alia adopted the following resolution: -
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Applicants examined by the faculty and found unqualified to enter the Junior Preparatory year, shall be reported to the Board of Regents to decide upon the question of their admission.
In accordance with this resolution, the enclosed report of the Secretary is presented. I take the liberty of suggesting that if the Board of Regents should adopt a general rule, for this year, in reference to the admission of applicants below the grade of the Junior Preparatory Year, it would greatly aid the Faculty in deciding upon the applications,
Respectfully Submitted
W. M. Blackburn, Prest."
Report of the Secretary of the Faculty accompanying the above:-
Rev. F.W. Iddings, Secy.
Dear Sir:-
The following named candidates have passed the preliminary examinations successfully and have been admitted to the Junior Preparatory Class with the University: Josephine Anderson, C.L. Grandall, Charles Blackburn, Louis Fugit, Minnie Husk, Wuller Morckey, H.F. Scott, George Wheeler, Miss [illegible word], Miss Thorpe, Mr. Craincross. Several other candidates have passed successfully in one or more studies & their names will be reported to the Board when they have presented themselves for final examination. The names of Stewart Walsh, Charles Slater, and Mr. Craincross are referred to the Board as those of candidates who are not dufficiently advanced to enter the Junior Preparatory Year. The faculty desire instruction from the Board as to the disposition to be made of these cases. Respectfully
W. Merrifield,
Secretary of the Faculty."
In answer to the above communications, the Board of Regents unanamously passed
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the following resolution:-
"Resolved that we suggest to the Faculty that the present Standard admission to the Junior Preparatory Year be maintained; and that applicants, who may fail in one or more branches to reach such standard, be allowed to pass in the branches in which they are qualified and that provision be made for their instruction in branches in which they fail in facilities may be formed for such instruction by the employment of tutors, or the partial employment of Senior Students."
Adjourned to meet on call of the President of the Board of Regents.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of the North Dakota.
Grand Forks D.T. Sept. 16, 1884.
The Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 11 o'clock A.M. in special Session on call of the President of the Board. Present: Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel and James Twamley. The President being absent, Regent C.E. Teel was elected President pro tem.
Upon motion of Regent E.A. Healy, it was ordered that if those, having bills against Contractor P.B. Broughton for labor and material for the University Building, would procure orders from him upon the Board of Regents not to exceed the amount on hand in the Construction Fund, the same would be accepted and allowed by the Board. The matter of locating Mrs. Molts room was referred to the chairman of the Building Committee. Bill of F.J. Brown for laying carpet amounting [squeezed in between the lines: to $10.28 was allowed and voucher #94 drawn on incidental Fund. Voting aye Regents E.A. Healy, C.E. Teel & James Twamley.]
Adjourned subject to the call of the President of the President of the Board.
F.W. Iddings,
Secretary.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. Nov. 5, 1884.
The Board of Regents commenced at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M. on notice of the following call:-
"To F.W. Iddings, Secretary,
Please call meeting of Board of Regents for Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at City Hall and oblige yours truly, James Twamley, C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans." Roll call and present, Regents E.A. Healy, R.M. Evans, and C.E. Teel. President W.T. Collins being absent, Regent E.A. Healy was elected President pro tem.
Upon motion the Board adjourned to meet at the office of Dr. C.E. Teel at 7 o'clock P.M.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Office of Dr. C.E. Teel, Syndicate Block,
Grand Forks D.T. Nov. 5, 1884
The Board of Regents met according to adjournment. Present: Regents E.A. Healy, R.M. Evans and C.E. Teel. In the absence of President W.T. Collins, Regent E.A. Healy was elected president pro tem.
The minutes of Sept. 3rd, 13th and 16th were read and approved. The minutes of the Executive Committee of Oct. 29th and 30th were read as a report from said Committee and the same were accepted and adopted as follows:-
"Grand Forks City Hall Oct. 29th, 1884.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota met at the City Hall at 5 o'clock P.M. on call of chairman E.A. Healy, he presiding. Present, Regents, E.A. Healy, James Twamley, and R.M Evans. In the absence of C.E. Teel, R.M. Evans was appointed to fill the vacancy. Upon motion the Committee adjourned to meet at the Griggs house at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
F.W. Iddings"
"Griggs House 7:30 o'clock P.M. Oct. 29/84.
[Pursuant] to adjournment the Board of Regents met at the Griggs House, Chairman E.A. Healy
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presiding. Present: Regents E.A. Healy, James Twamley and R.M. Evans vice C.E. Teel; and C.E. Teel present the latter part of the session.
A communication from Territorial Supt. Beadle to the President of the University was read suggesting that the Board of Regents make some exhibit of photographs of Building &e. at the World's Fair soon to open at New Orleans. Upon motion President Wm. M. Blackburn was authorized to offer Supt. Beadle, the loan of the Elevation Plans of the University Building for the Exposition, requesting him to see that they are safely returned to the Board of Regents. The following communication from President Wm. Blackburn was read:-
Grand Forks Dak. 22 Oct. 1884.
Rev. F.W. Iddings, Secretary of the Board of Regents,
Dear Sir:-
I would be greatly obliged for official information on the following points:
1 st . Heated rooms for students until the Steam Heater is in operation. There are times when they cannot safely sit or study in their private rooms. Three of the four Classrooms, which have stoves in them have been, and are used by them at study hours, and when necessary, at leisure hours. Does the Board intend that any other provision shall be made for this want?
2 nd . Is it the intention of the Board to supply students with lamps and lights for their own rooms free of cost?
3 rd . What is the correct interpretation of the last clause in By laws. Sec. 24.- "Which reports shall be presented through the President of the University"?
4 th . Are all "communication and reports of professors and teachers" to be presented to the Board, or its Secretary, through the President of the University? (See By laws Sec. 10)
5 th . What is the relation of the Janitor, as the Boarding house Keeper and as janitor to the President of the University?
Also, I will be obliged if you will bring before the Board of Regents, or the proper Committee the following suggestions:
1 st That as soon as the North class room on the 2 nd main floor is vacated by lodgers (ladies), it be fitted up in a plain way for a writing room, Perhaps,
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there is a sufficient balance of the $600. 00 fund for furniture to fit it up, if chairs now in the University be used. The Blackboard is there; but proper desks are wanting. Thus fitted up, the said room might be used, if necessary, for a general study room, when heated. 2 nd That the basement room opposite the present dining room, be granted to the boys for purposes of recreation, and be used as a gymnasium, during the present fall and winter. Such an arrangement would greatly contribute to the health of the boys and to good order in the University.
Many of the present difficulties will be obviated as soon as the building is completed and warmed throughout. And still there will be wants which the above suggestions will meet, if they be adopted.
Yours very respectfully,
Wm. M. Blackburn."
In response to the inquiries of the foregoing Communication, the following actions were taken:-
#1. The matter of heating rooms was referred to the Chairman of the Building Committee with authority to procure as many stoves as were necessary. Regent Jas. Twamley offering the loan of two stoves. Voting aye,- The Committee unanamous [sic].
#2. That the Board of Regents furnish oil for the lamps of students in the Building free of cost. Voting aye,- The Committee unanamous [sic].
By-Laws#3. That the last clause of Sec. 24 of the By Laws refers only to the reports therein mentioned and that the same shall be presented to the Board of Regents through the President of the University.
#4. That the Committee interpret Sec. 10 of the By Laws, not to include all communications that may come from Professors and Teachers; but that they may communicate directly to the Board or through the Secretary of the Faculty.
#5. That the Janitor as such and as Boarding House Keeper is committed to the immediate care and oversight of the President of the University.
The following action was taken in reference to
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the suggestions and recommendations of the President:-
#1. That the matter of fitting up a writing room is hereby referred to Regent C.E. Teel with power to act as deemed best. Voting aye- the unanamous [sic] vote of the Committee.
#2. That the Boys and Girls of the University are all allowed the use of the Mechanical Room in the basement for exercise- under the core and direction of the President.
The Bill of Thos. Kane was presented and allowed as follows:
Dr. to 24 # Double Rears Seals
8 Recitation " #1 8ft., 4 Recitation Seals #2 8 ft.
100 " " arms with wood book rests
1 Revolving book case
2 Gallons slating & 1 doz. nov. Erasers - - Total - $205.80
101Voucher #101 was ordered drawn upon the appropriation for Apparatus, voting aye, the unanamous [sic] vote of the Committee.
102Bill of James W. Queen and Co. for Chemicals and Apparatus, amounting to $115.67/100 ordered by Prof. H. Montgomery and bill of Prof. H. Montgomery for Freight on the above amounting to $11. 27 were allowed and voucher #102 in favor of Jas. W. Queen & 108Co. and #108 in favor of Prof. H. Montgomery were ordered drawn upon the Appropriation for Apparatus,- voting aye, the unanamous [sic] vote of the Committee.X
Regent C.E. Teel reported present. The Secretary was instructed to communicate with the Attorney General with reference to expediting the Collection of the Observatory Fund.
Bills of Messers Hunt, Holt and Garner Bros. were allowed as follows:-
Dr. TO79T 400 # Coal @ $8.50........$673.20
Drayage 15 T. 400 # .. @.75................11.40
" 54T. @ $1.00 .........................54. $738.60
103 113Voucher #103 [blacked out or illegible word] $400. 00 on Ape and voucher #113 were ordered drawn in favor of Hunt, Holt and Garner Bros. on the Appropriation for Fuel and Janitors Salary- Voucher #103 to be paid immediately, voting aye, the unanamous [sic] vote of the Committee, Regents E.A. Healy, James Twamley and C.E. Teel.
111Bill of James Twamley for expenses as Regent attending the meetings of the Board, amounting to $40. 00 was allowed and Voucher #111 was ordered drawn in his favor on the General Fund, voting aye, the unanamous [sic] vote of the Committee. Bill of F.W. Iddings for services and expenses, as
