Board of Trustees minutes ranging from 10/20/1988 to 3/15/1990.

Board of Trustees minutes, 5/17/1990 to 10/17/1991

Board of Trustees minutes, 01/16/1992 to 05/07/1993.

Board of Trustee minutes, 10/28/1993-02/08/1996.

Board of Trustees minutes, 02/13/1998 to 10/22/1999

Text on folder "The committee voted to recommend to the Board the proposals concerning the merger of the Junior College with Columbian College, to be effective Sept. 1, 1961,. The new name for the College will be the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation that the Juris Doctor Degree be discontinued as a first degree of law effecive with respect to students entering the Law School in the 1961-62 academic year. Approval of "A Future Educational Policy for the School of Medicine" Approval of change in name and organization of the School of Government. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "The Committee on Educational Policy by correspondence, approved the recommendation that the regulations regarding the 21 tuition scholarships for full-time students in the Law School be amended, so that any scholarships that are open due: 1) to lack of qualified applicants 2) to resignations prior to entry into Law School 3) to resignations during residence in Law School, or 4) to failure to meet scholarship requirements shall be available to students with "B" averages who have completed one or two years of work."

Text on folder "Tentative approval of the proposed revision of the "Ordinances and Code" Governing the Academic Personnel" pending its presentation to and approval by the Academic Council. To be presented to the Board on May 9, 1957. Discussion of the status of retired administrative officers."

Text on folder "Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and the Committee on Educational Policy June 29, 1954 at 12:30 o'clock. For signed minutes, see Executive Committee folder."

Text on folder "THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL POLICY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, October 6, 1952. Admissions policies discussed. Reference to graduate students, veterans of the Korean war, nurses in The GWU Hospital and students recommended by government departments."

Text on folder "Re: Dean of School of Engineering Gallinger Hospital"

Text on folder "Re: School of Applied Arts Scholarships to Evening High Schools"

Text on folder "MINUTES OF THE ALUMNI RELATIONS COMMITTEE June 22, 1960. The proposed new Articles of Association and By-Laws of the General Alumni Association were considered. The following recommendations were adopted by the Committee: 1) the Committee concurs in principle with the Articles and By-Laws and will recommend approval to the Board subject to some qualifications. The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "Re: Equipment of Alumni Offices Recognition of Alumni in 1932 February Convocation"

Text on folder "JOINT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEES ON FINANCE AND BUILDINGS AND LANDS November 28, 1960 (Signed minutes filed in Finance Committee folder.)"

Text on folder "Negotiations under way for purchase of Lot 17, Sq. 119 (1912 Pa. Ave.). The Committee authorized an offer of $42,000 for this property. (If necessary $45,000) Committee advised of offers to sell 1916 G Street (Lot E, Sq. 120) to the University for $25,000. The Committee took no action regarding this property. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Report of real estate purchases made since Sept. 1, 1959 under authority granted by Board on Oct 8, 1959. Authority granted to the Committee by the Board Oct 8, 1959, was amended to permit purchases within a total expenditure of $600,000 (instead of $400,000). It was further provided that the limitation of $600,000 be increased by purchase price of Liberty Baptist Church property if the property is authorized by the Board. Liberty Baptist Church property was considered. Approval of recommendation to the Board that property be purchased at a price of $180,000. Approval of purchase of property at 1916 H St. N.W. for $20,000 and properties at 733 245h St. N.W. and the rear of 2312 H St. N.W. for a combined price off $15,000. The committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Authorization for purchase of 2104-6-8-10 Pennsylvania Avenue at total cost of $190,000. (Sq. 75-Lots 28, 27, 839, 838) Ratification of authorizations of Chmn Lawson and Acting Pres. Colclough to purchase the following properties: 2104 Eye St. (Sq. 77 - Lot 28); 600 and 612 22nd St. (Sq. 57 - Lots 49 &43) 913 22nd St. (Sq. 75 - Lot 817) Rear of 919 22nd St. (Sq. 75 - Lot 843). Treasurer authorized to pay no more than $12,000 for purchase of 729 22nd St. (Sq. 79 - Lot 33). Approval of recommendation that authority granted B & L Committee at Board Mtg. Oct 8, 1959, be amended to include the following provision: that the President of the Univ., with the concurrence of the Chmn. of the Comm., be authorized to make purchases of property for $25,000 or less, within the limitations. Treasurer was requested to secure an appraisal of 813-17-21 23rd St. (Sq. 55, Lots 812, 815, 843). Treasurer reported about a piece of property in Law Center Square. The owner recently died; the administrator of his estate said that the Univ. will be given first consideration if property becomes available for sale."

Text on Folder "Approval of recommendation that during 1956-60 fiscal year the Committee on B & L authorized to purchase properties within expenditure of $400,000 for the fiscal year in certain squares. Approval of recommendation that during 1956-60 fiscal the Finance Committee be authorized to mortgage University income-producing properties to the extent of $400,000 to carry out the property acquisition to program recommended by the Buildings and Lands Committee. See Finance Committee folder for signed minutes."

Text on Folder "Under authority granted by Board the following properties were purchased: Square 40, Lot 825; Square 77, Lot 829; Square 77, Lot 828. The Committee authorized Treasurer to purchase Square 57, Lot 27 at a price not to exceed $14,500 from the Pairo Fund; The Committee authorized Treasurer to purchase Square 55, Lot B at $13,000 from general surplus funds; The Committee approved the purchase of Square 119, Lot 805 at $45,000; The Committee approved the purchase of Square 77, Lot 33 at $17,500; The Committee authorized the Treasurer to purchase Square 75, Lot 33 at $12,000; The Committee authorized the Treasurer to purchase Square 57, Lot 834 at $12,500 from Pairo Fund; Purchases in Square 57 can be cared for from Pairo Fund, purchases in Squares 40 and 75 from Surplus Hospital Funds, and remaining purchases from surplus in General University Funds."

Text on Folder "Recommendation that resolution authorizing the execution of a loan agreement with the United States of America for the financing of the purchase and remodeling of Dolly Madison and John Quincy Adams Halls be presented to the Board; Recommendation that resolution be issued to the Riggs National Bank for the purpose of borrowing be presented to the Board. This resolution modifies the present resolution re the repayment of the loan and it increases the amount to be borrowed; Recommendation that a resolution defining the policy of the Board with respect to the manner in which funds received by the University under grants for or in aid of research should be treated be presented to the Board; Approval of the re-employment of Price Waterhose & Co. as University Auditors for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1959."

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation to offer from $12,000 to $12,500 for Lot 27, Square 57 to the heirs of the deceased owner; Discussion of purchase of Keystone Apartments, purchase of a lot on 19th Street frontage of Square 119, air conditioning of office rooms, and the Urban Renewal Project Area Project for the University area. It was decided these should be considered at a special Board Meeting."

Text on folder "No minutes were taken at this meeting. Enclosed is a report presented to the Board about the meeting."

Text on folder "The meeting was recessed to meet again on Thursday, May 1, 1958."

Text on Folder "Discussion of property the University might be interested in purchasing: Keystone Apartments - Committee authorized securing of appraisal; Square 77, Lots 812-816, - Owner asking $20 per sq. ft. Committee suggested Treasurer continue negotiating; Square 57, Lot 826 - owner set minimum price of $10,000. Committee authorized offer of $10,000 and possibility of $11,000; Square 57, right of way - appraised at $1,000, delinquent taxes of about 750. Committee felt way to obtain property was through tax title. Treasurer is to check with University Counsel concerning procedure; Square 75, Lot 805 - owner would accept $10,500. Committee authorized offer of $8,500; Square 75, Lot 829 - appraised at $38,000 and offered for $32,000. Committee felt the property was desirable but University does not have funds to buy at this time. The President suggested the Committee should lay down a policy of priority in considering properties offered."

Text on folder "Application made to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a loan of $1,250,000 to acquire and remodel two dormitories at interest rate of 2 7/8%, the loan to be amortized over a 40-year period has received preliminary approval and the funds reserved; Flagler Apartment was purchased for $425,000 as recommended by the Board; Recommendation for purchase of the Woodside Apartment at corner of 19th and H Streets at a price not to exceed $450.000; Report of Treasurer of proposal to remodel the Flagler Apartment for women students and the Woodside for men. A rough estimate of the cost of remodeling these apartments is $300,000 each. It was agreed these estimates were high; President Marvin suggested the application for funds be increased to make available $1,500,000. The Committee asked that a statement be prepared for presentation to the Board."

Text on folder "Recommendation for purchase of the Flagler Apartments at 736 22nd Street, N.W. (Lot 840 in Square 56). Cost of purchase to be applicable to final loan application for federal funds from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for dormitory facilities; Report on progress re properties in Squares 77 and 119."

Text on folder "Treasurer Herzog polled by telephone the members of the Committee. Approval was granted for purchase of Lot 829 in Square 41, known as 804 23rd Street, N.W., at price of $31,000."

Text on folder "Approval of sale of residence of late Homer Stille Cummings at 4308 Forest Lane, N.W., at a price of $75,000.00 net. Executors to be so advised."

Text on folder "President had told Medical Staff Exec. Committee that liquor ought not be brought into the Hospital; President recommended that Univ. should acquire or build housing for administrative units housed in old houses at the present time; As one of the legatees in the will of Homer S. Cummings, authorization was given to accept offer of $69,5000 by Vice President of U.S. for the Cummings' home; Square 119, 19th and H. Treasurer authorized to see if Lots 15, 16 and 21 could be purchased at appraised valuations; Purchase of Lots 35 to 39 inclusive in Square 57 at a price not to exceed $36,250, and Lot 42 in Square 57 at not to exceed $14,000.00; Treasurer to get appraisals for Lots 34, 816 and 817 if not in excess of appraisal; Authorization to offer $28,500 for Lot 829 in Square 41; Authorization to offer $16,500 for Lot 22 in Square 40, and to offer an amount not exceeding the appraised valuation, or $23,000, for Lot 25 in Square 40; Decision to ask Board for policy in regard to investing University funds in the area if it would carry itself and bring 5% return; Authorization to offer $21,000 for Lot 13 in Square 103; Offer of $100,000 for Lots 27, 28, 838, and 839 in Square 75, authorized at meeting 11/21/56, was withdrawn; Preliminary discussion about purchase of 7 acres in country to be used to house dogs used experimentally by Medical School, Hospital, and Cancer Clinic."

Text on folder "Approval of purchase of Lots 11-17 in Square 57, 614-626 22nd Street, N.W.; Proposal to relocate the freeway so that it would not pass through Squares 40, 41 and 42 owned by Univ. Committees voted to have a brief prepared with help of legal counsel, appoint a committee to make appropriate contact on this matter. "

Text on folder "Discussion of the University's protest against present proposed location of the freeway which results in property loss in Squares 40, 41 and 42 and interferes with Medical Center; Loan under College Housing program for two dormitories. Authorized Treasurer to make preliminary application for $1,250,000 for acquisition and remodeling of existing apartment buildings for dormitories; University policy regarding purchase of pending settlement of the redevelopment plan was discussed. No decision was reached."

Text on folder "Presentation of preliminary plan for University by University planners, to be presented to National Capital Planning Commission in protesting location of the freeway; Approval for purchase of lots from Judge Munter at total price of $165,000: Square 42, Lots 807 and 809; Square 57, Lots 19, 20, 800, 801, 832; Square 57, Lots 808 and 809; Square 75, Lots 21, 837, 836, 833. Approval for purchase of lots from Oliver T. Carr at $100,000; Square 75, Lots 28, 27, 839, 838. Decision against purchase of Lot 22 in Square 75 from Mr. Carr because of asking price; Approval to renew offer for apt. house on Lot 829 in Square 41, known as 804 23rd Street, N.W. at $27,500."

Text on folder "A quorum was not present. Re: Purchase of Lot 827 in Square 122, S.E. corner of 19th and F Streets, N.W. owned by Church Orphanage Assn. of St. John's Church; Trustee Tompkins had recommended that University offer $400,000 for this property. Since no quorum was present, the Committee counseled President to see what action could be taken regarding purchase; Re: 2 properties in Square 119. No action or recommendation. For signed minutes - see folder of Executive Committee."

Text on folder "Approval of purchase of Northwest Corner 20th and H Streets, N.W. (Lots 55, 56, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804 and 805 in Square 101) at $180,000.00; Approval of purchase of 2107-2109 H St., N.W. (Lots 800 and 801 in Square 77) at $34,000; Consideration of purchase of property at 23rd and H Streets, N.W. adjoining Tompkins Hall of Engineering. Treasurer to secure information on the lease before action is taken; Preparation of preliminary plans for new building to be located next to the Tompkins Hall of Engineering was approved with certain suggestions to be carried out; Approval of employment of Mr. Henry S. Churchill and firm of Wheelwright, Stevenson, Langran, & Fanning as professional assistance for the University development plan. Subject to final approval of the Executive Committee; Approval to proceed in organizing an Advisory Committee on University Planning; Representative of Ford Foundation had asked for study of the University's needs. President submitted report that would require abut fifteen million dollars; Decision to submit a protest to the Board of Commissioners concerning present plans for location of the freeway through Squares 40, 41, and 42. Treasurer to prepare a letter which can be distributed to Committee members in advance of meeting planned for early in August to act upon this."

Text on folder "Ratified action of Chairman Lawson and President Marvin in purchasing 804 222nd Street, N.W. (Lot 801 in Square 55) for $16,500.00; Voted to purchase Marion Apt. House, 2000 H Street, N.W. (Lot 39 in Square 102) at price not to exceed $140,000. To negotiate with seller; Proposed Wing to Tompkins Hall of Engineering. President authorized to go over sketches with Trustee Tompkins and to take up with Riggs National Bank the possibility of the extension of University's line of credit for balance of funds necessary; Attention was called to new zoning regulations in the District. To be discussed later; Presentation of statement by Attorney Hugh Obear relative to property owned by President Marvin in Square 40. Committee was appointed to work out proper basis for acquiring the property. (For signed copy of the minutes, see folder under EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)."

Text on folder "Report on the Old Fire House and the Association of Oldest Inhabitants.; Discussion relative to purchase of Allen Lee Hotel, 2224 F Street, Lots 9 and 10 in Square 58, to house new government contracts; Action was deferred until special meeting ot the Board. Freeway proposal discussion, consideration deferred until later; Possibility of construction of building on Square 56 for additional research contracts and to free Building D for use as Law Library; Committee on the University Hospital report relative to additional space in the Hospital if the Ford Foundation grant is received. Voted to recommend this to the Board of Trustees; Discussion relative to purchase of the property at corner of 20th and H Sts. which had been considered earlier. Consideration deferred until later."

Text on folder "Urban Renewal Project discussion with special reference to the proposed inner belt freeway which would pass through Squares 41 and 42. It was agreed that President Marvin should write a statement concerning thought of the Committee and proper timing of any steps that might be taken, to be presented to Committee at its next meeting. This matter was brought up at request of Trustee Glover; Discussion about whether or not Univ. should buy property in the area at this time prior to decision about the Urban Renewal Project. To check with Redevelopment Land Agency about its attitude."

Text on folder "Resolution for purchase of Lot 811 in Square 42, 2318 H Street, N.W. The George Washington University Urban Renewal Project discussion. Recommendations: Board express appreciation to D.C. Redevelopment Land Agency and National Capital Planning Commission; Board express desire to cooperate with these agencies; Board authorize President and Treasurer, with approval of Bldg. and Lands Committee, to employ an architect to prepare plan."

Text on folder "Approval of plan to offer $10 per square foot for property in Square 40. Terms of payment for property in Square 40 outlined."

Text on folder "Sale of National University property (Lots 14 and 15 in Square 286, known as 1225-27 New York Avenue) to Mr. Nick Papanicolas approved for recommendation to the Board; Letter from President Marvin regarding sale of property in Square 40 to the University. Independent appraisal authorized; Alterations in Hospital (Pathology Lab to provide for Blood Bank) and (rearrangement of rooms in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Dr. Parks) were approved."

Text on folder "Sale of Lot 815 in Square 1234 (1310 29th Street, N.W.) - Approved; Purchase of following approved: Lot 810 in Square 101, 2017 H St., NW; Lot 19 in Square 55, 2217 H St., NW; Lot 831 in Square 101, 2010 I St. NW; Lot 841 in Square 77, 812 21st St. NW; Air Conditioning of Monroe Hall and School of Government; National University Property; Report on attempt to purchase 804 19th St.; Delay in Tompkins Hall of Engineering; Animals Runs for Clinic; Equipment move in Dept. of Radiology; Office Space in Out Patient Dept. remodeled for Dept. of Medicine; Changes in Old Hospital remodeling; Items to come up later: Student Union dining room enlargement, Erection of building for offices, Storage space for Dept. of Chemistry."

Text on folder "Use of Lots 802, 25, and 26 in Square 41 for off-street parking for Tompkins Hall of Engineering. Covenant approved; Discussion re purchase of Lot 822 in Square 56; Razing of buildings on H Street front of Square 56; Trustee Tompkins increase to $750,000 of his gift for the Tompkins Hall of Engineering; National University property asking price approved. (Lots 14, 15 in Square 286); Robin Miller bequest property approved for placing on market. (Lot 815 in Square 1234); Offer to purchase 2010 Eye Street, N.W.; Properties approved for purchase consideration: Lot 810 in Square 101, 2017 H Street; Lot 22 in Square 119, 804 19th Street; Lot 19 in Square 77, 812 21st Street (for reappraisal first). Properties not approved for consideration: Lots 35 and 36, Square 79, 2144 H Street and 733 22nd Street; Lot 829 in Square 77, 2130 Eye Street; Lot 828 in Square 77, 2132 Eye Street; Lot 823 in Square 77, 2142 Eye Street; Lot 823 in Square 101, 823 21st Street; Lot 801 in Square 55, 804 22nd Street; Lot 814 in Square 77, 807 22nd Street; Lot 820 in Square 77, 821 22nd Street; Lot 806 in Square 42, 733 24th Street. Medical School building program discussion."

Text on folder "Parking Facilities for Tompkins Hall of Engineering; Recommendation that lots on H Street Front of Square 41 between 23rd and 24th Streets be designated."

Text on folder "Razing of improvements on following properties approved: 708 22nd Street (Square 56, Lot 23); 611-613 23rd Street (Square 57, Lots 822, 825); 2111 H Street, N.W. (Square 77, Lot 802); 2127 H Street, N.W. (Square 77, Lot 809); 2208 to 2224 H Street, N.W. (Square 56, Lots 14 to 19 inclusive; Lot 822 when acquired); Approval to purchase the following: 708 22nd Street (Square 56, Lot 23); 2125 H Street (Square 77, Lot 808); 2214 H Street (Square 56, Lot 18); 2218 H Street (Square 56, Lot 16); 2222 H Street (Square 56, Lot 14); Negotiate further purchase of 2017 H Street (Square 101, Lot 810); 2010 I Street (Square 101, Lot 831); Off-Street parking for Tompkins Hall of Engineering; Approval to place National University Property (Square 286, Lots 14 and 15) on market; Robin Miller Estate; Deeding land for Warwick Memorial Building to Home for Foundlings in accordance with agreement; Use of barracks raised by Public Housing Administration; Tax exemption of University parking lots; Report on remodeling the old Hospital."

Text on folder "Consideration of purchase of Lots 14, 16, 18, and 822 in Square 56; Consideration of purchase of Lots 55, 56, 800 through 805 in Square 101. Decision to try for lower price and higher possible return as parking lot."

Text on folder "Discussion of Re-zoning of strip between Virginia Avenue and H on 24th Street. No action advised; Discussion of proposal to sell house at 1310-29th Street; Sterling Ruffin Estate - lot in Washington, referred to Counsel; Airconditioning Monroe Hall and School of Government; Tax exemptions for University properties."

Text on folder "Lot 819 in Square 40, Lot 806 in Square 42 - Decided against purchase; Discussion of School of Medicine Building Site; Financial Report of Hospital as it pertains to School of Medicine plans."

Text on folder "Plans for regular scheduled meetings of the Committee; Purchase of Lot 818 in Square 40 (939 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.); Discussion of plans for air conditioning needs; Discussion of parking needs. Suggestion of ramp parking; Decision to postpone purchase of Lots 55, 56, 800 through 805 in Square 101 (20th & H, N.W.); Resignation of Trustee Grant as Secretary of the Committee; Discussion of the "E Street Bridge" Proposal as it affects the University"

Text on folder "Purchase of Lot 29 in Square 40 (910 - 23rd Street, N.W.); Purchase of Lot 810 in Square 77 (2135 H Street, N.W.); Decision not to purchase Lots 801 and 802 in Square 103; Discussion of method of finishing yard around Warwick Memorial Bldg.; Authorization to tear down house on Lot 813 in Square 40 (905 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.); Discussion of Square 119."

Text on folder "Purchase of property"

Text on folder "Cancer Clinic, Square 39 - approval of plan of layout; X-ray Clinic extension - authorized development of plans and necessary steps; Mellon Wing of Hospital - approved alterations for space for second floor offices; Square 56 and Engineering Building - authorized developmental plans."

Text on folder "Overheating hospital rooms - approval for remedial measures; X-ray Clinic - approval of one-story addition; Parking at Hospital - opposed to use of east lawn; Cafeteria - discussion of expansion by roofing passage-way between 2127 G St. and cafeteria; Square 77, Lot 36 - Case 95 - 800 21st St., N.W. - disapproval of purchase; Square 103, lot 14 - Case 193 - 2028 G St., N.W. - decision not to recommend purchase at present; Square 79, lot 811 - Case 88 - 721 22nd St., N.W. - decision not to purchase at present price - acquisitions previously made in Square 79 for drill field for A.F.R.O.T.C. did not include this."

Text on folder "Price of $300,000 considered for old Hospital and School of Medicine; Several Lots considered: 708 & 710 - 22nd St. (lots 22 and 23, sq. 56; 2170 - 2109 H Streets (lots 800, 801 and 803 Sq. 77); 721 22nd St. (lot 811, sq. 79); 920 - 23rd St. (lot 24, square 40); 2217 H Street (lot 19, sq. 55); 2212 and 2214 G Street (lots 817 and 816, sq. 57"

Text on folder "Discussion of funds between G.W.U. Cancer Clinic, Helen L. & Mary E. Warwick Memorial and Washington Home for Foundlings; Adjustment of taxes referred to Counsel; Claim for exemption on parking property taxation referred to counsel; Remodeling of Building D."

Text on folder " President made full statement of the financial status of the University. Gradual liquidation of indebtedness of the Hospital to University; Measures for increasing parking space; Desirability of purchasing the Washington Gas Light Company's property; Offer of $32,500.00 for 1921 H St. (Lot 802 in Sq. 119); Offer of $20,000.00 for 719 - 22nd St. N.W. (Lot 810 in Sq. 79)"

Text on folder "Minutes of the Meeting, Oct. 5, 1951."

Text on folder "Minutes of the Meeting, April 4, 1951."

Text on folder "Minutes of the Meeting, December 6, 1950"

Text on folder "Minutes of the Meeting, October 24, 1950."

Text on folder "Minutes of the Meeting, June 5, 1950."

Text on folder "Minutes of the Meeting, January 4, 1950."

Text on folder "Authorization of study ventilating system in Lisner Auditorium. Case 53, 2316 H St., N.W. (Square 42, Lot 812), Case 52, 1907 H St., N.W. (Square 119, Lot 16), Case 51, 1814-16 G. St., N.W. (Square 142, Lot 9) W "The Wagner Apartments", Case 50, 2106 Eye Street, N.W. (Square 77, Lot 27), Case 49, 2132-34 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (Square 75, Lot 23-24), Case 48, 814 22nd St., N.W. (Square 55, Lot 15) Raymond Apartments, Case 47, 1915 G St., N.W. (Square 120, Lot 40), Case 42, 921 ssnd St., N.W. (Square 75, Lot 821), Case 41, 2211 H St., N.W. (Square 55, Lot 16), Case 35, 817 24th St., N.W. (Square 41, Lot 33)"

Text on folder "Case 24 (Columbia Hotel, 2125 G St., N.W. Lot 836 in Square 79), Case 36 (Everglades, 2223 H St., N.W., Square 555, Lot 806 to 811), Case 27 (2315 H St., N.W., Square 41, Lot 26), Case 39 (2130 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Square 75, Lot 831), Case 42 (921 - 22nd St., N.W., Square 75, Lot 821), Case 43 (901 - 22ns St., N.W., Square 75, Lot 846), Case 44 (2138 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Square 75, Lot 34), Case 45 (2000 H. St., N.W., Square 102, Lot 39), Case 46 (2034 G. St., N.W., Square 103, Lot 806)"

Text on folder "Case 118, 2110 G. St., N.W. (Square 80, Lot 40), Case 25, 2300-2310 G. St., N.W., Case 27, 2315 H St., N.W. (Square 41, Lot 26), Case 30, 2006 G. St., N.W. (Square 103, Lot 25), Case , 817 24th St., N.W. (Square 41, Lot 33), Case 36, 2223 H St., N.W. (Square 55, Lots 806 to 811), Case 37, (Square 101, Lots 39, 40, and Square 77, Lot 803), Case 39, 2130 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (Square 75, Lot 831), Case 40, 2126 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (Square 75, Lot 832), Case 42, 921 22nd St., N.W. (Square 75, Lot 821), Case 43, 901 22 St., N.W. (Sqaure 75, Lot 846), Case 44, 2138 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (Square 75, Lot 34), Case 45, 2000 H St. N.W. (Square 102, Lot 39), Case 41, 2211 H. St., N.W. (Square 55, Lot 16), Case 24, 2125 G St., N.W. (Square 79, Lot 836)"

Text on folder "Case 37 (Lots 39, 40 and 828 inSquare 101) and Case 38 (Lot 803 in Square 77), Case 36 (Lot 806 to 811, Square 55) 2223 H St., N.W., Case 35 (Lot 33, Square 41) 817 24th St., N.W., Case 34 (Lot 823, Square 40) 923 23rd St., N.W., Case 33 (Lots 88 and 809, Square 57) 2224 and 2226 G St., N.W., Case 24 (Lot 836, Square 79) 2125 G St., N.W., Case 32 (Lot 813, Square 77) 1921 G St., N.W., Case 31 (Lot F, Square 120) 1921 G St., N.W., Case 30 (Lot 25, Square 103) 2006 G. St., N.W."

Text on folder "Special meeting to consider fire in Presiden'ts Office, February 5, 1947. Considered three alternatives: a. Restoration of building at cost of $7, 500 b. Remodeling at $25,000 c. New building. Site suggested in (c) has much of preparation already there. Committee recommended (c) be adopted by Board of Trustees $8,000 offered for 822 22nd Street, Northwest (Lot 829 in Square 55) rejected by owner. Authorized $40,000 for #18, 2110 G Street, Northwest (Square 80, Lot 40)"

Text on folder "#18. 2110 G Street, Northwest (Sqaure 80, Lot 40), #21. 816 23rd Street, Northwest (Square 41, Lot 29), #24. 2125 G Street, Northwest (Square 79, Lot 836), #26. 822 22nd Street, Northwest (Square 55, Lot 829), #27. 2315 H Street, Northwest (Square 41, Lot 26) Committe not interested in following: #19. 2029 F Street, Northwest (Square 103, Lot 803), #22. 2147 F Street, Northwest (Square 80, Lot 42), #23. 2036 Eye Street, Northwest (Square 101, Lot 826), #25. Square 43, Lots 819, 1818, 817, 816, 831, 832, 811, #28. 1909 G Street, Northwest (Square 120, Lot 37), #29. The Naples, 713-715 - 19th Street, Northwest (square 141, Lot 21)"

Text on folder "$150,000 available for purchases; $111, 250 obligated to date. #15. Lots 800 and 801 in Square 42 offered for $45,000 approved 811 21st Street, N.W. (Lot 819 in Square 101) considered excessive at $25,000, #16. Wagar Apartments, 1814 G Street, N.W. (Lot 9 in Square 142) offer not to be made. Discussion of situtation in Sqares 101, 40, 41, 119, 31, 18, 8 and 9. Urgency acquiring following: Washington Gas Light Corporation (Squares 8, 9 , 18 and 31), Mathey property (Square 119), Lots 40, 815 and 816 in Sqaure 80, Land not yet acquired in Squares 41 and 56. Mr Olmsted's visit and report."

Text on folder "Adoption of resolution authorizing solicitation of funds for new hospital equipment. Consideration of employment of professional assistance in raising of funds. Appointment of the following committee to study fund-raising organizations: President Marvin, Trustees Erwin, Lawson, Dean Bloedorn. Consideration of amounts to be designated for providing private rooms - decision postponed until after Committee report is received."

Text on folder "Mention of suite brought against the University by Alice Morrison. War [crossed out and replaced with word Water] damage insurance and increased for Auditorium. Proposed sale of property at 3213 Thirteenth Street (part of Paro Estate). Remodeling of Straughton Hall. Proposed purchase of property at 2208 H Street. Proposed purchase of property at 2135 G Street. Proposed purchase of property at Northwest corner of 20th and H Streets."

Text on folder "Sale of property at Germantown, Maryland. Purchase of Lot 813, Square, 2027 H Street, N.W. Need to spend more than the amount authorized for renovating Madeira Apartments at 707 Twenty-second Street, N.W. Recommendation of employment of Edwin Weihe as architect and the Chas. H Tompkins Co. as builder for the fire towers at the Hospital."

Text on folder "Resolutions concerning curtailment of note with American Security and Trust Compnay securing Lots 819-823 in Square 210. Grading and surfacing of parking lot. Madeira Apartments. Fire protection for the Hospital. Transfer of $65,307 from general funds to Lisner Fund. Razing of house at 734-23rd Street. Purchase of Lot 17 in Square 56."

Text on folder "Purchase of Lot 817, Sq. 101 - 21st & H, Lot 830, Sq. 40 - N.H. Ave., Lot 35, Sq. 40 - N.H. Ave."

Text on folder "(Razing of 2024 & 2026 H. St.; Building 2d floor on Mechanical Eng. Lab.)"

Text on folder "(Sale of Lot 5, Sq. 87 - N.Y. Ave.)"

Text on folder "re: Purchase of lots 802, 803, 4, 812, 814, B in Sq. 79. Lites for Hall of Gov. and Technology"

Text on folder "re: Contract between the university and the architect for the Strong dormitory."

Text on folder "re: Strong Dormitory"

Text on folder "re: purchase of property next to Business office Strong Dormitory"

Text on folder "re: new science building"

Text on folder "re: purposed plan for University Biological Sciences bldg. Site for gymnasium"

Text on folder "Approval of final details of the Group Life Insurance Plan. Approval of recommendation extending the time whenproperty may be purchased under Board authority granted February 11, 1960, from August 31, 1960 to October 13, 1960. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Report by Acting President Colclough concerning the past, present and future of the University. Discussion of financial needs of the University. Adjourment"

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation of Committee on Buildings and Lands authorizing the Committee to purchase property when available at fair market prices within total expenditure of $400,000 during period ending August 31, 1960. Approval of recommendation of Committee on Finance authorizing the Committee to mortgage University income-producing properties to the extent of $400,000 to carry out property acquisition program of the Buildings and Lands Committee."

Text on folder "Chairman Fleming withdrew his name from consideration for the Chairmanship of the Board. Letter from Acting President Colclough to Chairman Fleming considered. Resolution to honor Chairman Fleming approved by the Committees. Trustee Ellison was named as nominee for office of the Chairman; Trustee E.K. Morris and Trustee Godfrey Munter were named to fill offices of Secretary and Assistant Secretary; it was suggested that Trustee Strong be asked if he would allow his name to be recommended to the Board for the office of Vice Chairman. Acting President Colclough advised the Committees that a new HUMRRO contract had been concluded and a contract signed at a fixed fee of $220,000. The members of the Special Committee to Consider the Future Leadership of the University agreed to meet for luncheon on May 14, 1959."

Text on folder "The Committee approved the conferring of degrees on February 22 upon the candidates listed in the enclosed galley which have been approved by their respective faculties as meeting all requirements for their degrees."

Text on folder "Presentation by Trustee Lawson, Chairman of Committee on Buildings and Lands, of opinion and resolutions prepared by University Counsel in regard to purchase of property in Square 40 owned by President Marvin and Miss Sedgwick. Committee voted to recommend to the Board the purchase of the properties in Square 40 on the basis of the audit by Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery. Suggestion of an appropriate resolution and perhaps emeritus status for the Deans who are retiring."

Text on folder "Approval of purchase of Lots 11-17 in Square 57, 614-626 22nd Street, N.W. Proposal to relacate [relocate] the freeway to pass through squares not now owned by Unv. (Squares 40, 41, and 42). Committees voted to: 1. Have a brief prepared with help of legal counsel. 2. Appoint a committee to make appropriate contacts on this matter."

Text on folder "A quorum not present. Re: Purchase of Lot 827 in Square 122, s.e. corner of 19th and F Streets, N.W. owned by Church Orphanage Assn. of St. John's Church. Trustee Tompkins had recommended that the University offer $400,000 for this property. Since no quorum was present, the Committee counseled the president to see what action could be taken regarding purchase. Re: 2 properties in Square 119. No action or recommendation."

Text on folder "Committee confirmed action of the Committee on Buildings and Lands approving the employment of Mr. Henry S. Churchill and the firm of Wheelwright, Stevenson, Langran, & Fanning as professional assistance for the development of the University plan as part of the redevelopment program."

Text on folder "Ratified action relative to purchase of 804 22nd Street, N.W. (Lot 801 in Square 55) for $16,500.00. Voted to purchase Marion Apt. House, 2000 H Street, N.W. (Lot 39 in Square 102) at price not to exceed $140,000. To negotiate with seller. Proposed Wing to Tompkins Hall of Engineering. To go over sketches with Trustee Tompkins and to take up possibility of extending line of credit, if necessary, at Riggs Bank. New Zoning regulations for District. To be discussed at later meeting. Presentation of statement by Attorney Hugh Obear relative to property owned by President Marin [President Marvin?] in Square 40. Committee was appointed to work out proper basis for acquiring the property."

Text on folder "Authority to purchase Lot 51 in Square 101, 2023 H Street, N.W. Discussion regarding desirability of purchasing Lots 14, 16, 18, and 822 in Square 56 to complete area for Tomkins Engineering Building. Discussion of policy in reference to admissions. Merger Agreement between National University and The George Washington University."

Text on folder "Approval of reorganization of University's administration: Appointment of: Dean of Faculties, Appointment of: Comptroller and Treasurer."

Text on folder "Payment to full-time members of the Staff. Mr. Van Devanter named Chairman of Special Gifts Committee."

Text on folder "Discussion of non-admission of negroes to Lisner Auditorium."

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Text on folder "Hospital Fund Drive"

Text on folder "Increase in tuition fee - $8 to $10 per credit hour, effective September 1, 1946. Consideration of need for new classroom building. Establishment of new teaching posts as of 2/1/46 to care for increased enrollment. Purchase of Lot B in Square 80, Lots 21, 829, and 830 in Square 101 - borrowing of $60,000 on latter property. Employment of John Price Jones Corporation to make preliminary survey looking towards Law School & Hospital drives. 125th anniversary publication authorized. Resumption of intercollegiate athletics; appointment of Max Farrington as Director of Activities for Men."

Text on folder "Consideration of retirement plan. Gifts to new hospital: Bernard Baruch and Mrs. Frances Watson. Financial status of the hospital project. Consideration of request from alumnus for change of name on diploma. Establishment of scholarship by Louisa A. Kroll. Association of American Junior Colleges' request for office space. Kellogg Foundation funds for research program in School of Medicine. Death of Trustee Reichelderfer. Faculty resignations."

Text on folder "Presentation by President Marvin of charts showing development of GWU since 1927. Summary of budget for 1945-46. Report of the Committee on Buildings and Lands. Suggested method of meeting cost of extensive real estate purchases. Property purchases considered desirable at this time. (Committee recessed to meet on 19 July 1945)"

Text on folder "Time of summer meetings 12 noon 2d Tuesday in July and August. Cost of equipment of new hospital. Discussion of campaign to raise funds for new hospital. Use of the Auditorium by the Navy Department. Commendation of the Report of the Comptroller for year ending 8/31/44. Retirement plan for staff. Discussion of attitude of college students in general."

Text on folder "Government contracts - termination of ESMWT as of 6/30/45. Property to be purchased - Lot 823, Square 40, 932 23 St. Lot 34, Square 79, 731 22nd St. Lots 34, 35, 822, 823, 824, Square 41, Eye St. between 23d & 24th. Consideration of plan whereby friends of University would invest in real estate for the University. Honorary degrees to be conferred at convocation of 5/30/45. Portraits of the presidents of the University."

Text on folder "FWA; problem in condemnation of property of the Reverend Patrick Murphy in Square 54. Authorization of the President to offer invalid lady accommodations in a ward of GWU Hospital. Authorization of the President to offer Father Murphy rental of a University property. Increased interest in building projects brought about by the new hospital building. Building for Law School and Law Library. Need of accommodations for physicians' parking near hospital. Need of accomodations for physicians' offices. Revision of Faculty Code--amendment by 2/3 vote rather than majority."

Text on folder "Retirement of George Byron Roth as Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology. Authorization of the President to confer degrees at Winter Convocation of February 22, 1945. Establishment of new post - Superintendent of the Hospital. Appointment of Leo G. Schmelzer as Superintendent of the Hospital."

Text on folder "Increase in enrollment and student charges. Progress in remodelling of warehouse for stores department. Progress in remodelling of Houck properties for use of research projects in Pharmacy. Transfer of Junior and Columbian College offices from Building C to Building D. Leasing of Square 56 to Federal Works Agency for week-end housing of servicemen. Hospital project. Selection of Faulkner & Kingsbury as architects and of the Charles H. Tompkins Company as builder. Maintenance of close cooperation between medical school & hospital through appointment of an assistant dean of School of Med. Discussion of method of meeting 1910 indebtedness and of financing hospital. Protest of St. Paul's Episcopal Church against condemnation of Square 54, site of the purposed hospital. Authorization of President to prepare a resolution for presentation to the Board of Trustees on October 12 empowering the President to sign contract with Federal Works Agency."

Text on folder "Bequests of Wilmer Worth and Harry C. Davis. Proposed transfer of money held in trust for American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Authorization of request for alcohol permit for Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. President Marvin's relationship to the Hospital Presidents' Association of the District of Columbia. Discussion of hospital contract with Federal Works Agency-- suggestion as to how 1910 indebtedness might be removed-- authorization for preparation of new application for hospital to Federal Works Agency."

Text on folder "Hospital project"

Text on folder "University contracts with the Government Hospital project"

Text on folder "Robbery at Strong Hall. Junior college proposal by Washington Board of Trade. Hospital plans."

Text on folder "Proposed junior colleges for District of Columbia. Hospital plans"

Text on folder "Appointment of Miss Ruth Atwell as Activities Director. Authorization of President to proceed with Medical School survery."

Text on folder "Authorization of the President to sign the Army contract for the training of medical students. Discussion of the validity of contracts already made with the Government. Authorization of the President to borrow up to $10,000 to finance equipment for medical students."

Text on folder "Approval of awarding of certificates and conferring of degrees on February 22, 1943. New salary scale for employees at the Hospital. Authorization of President to proceed with erection of fire towers at the Hospital."

Text on folder "Manager for the Auditorium. Nurses' salaries. Wage schedules of janitorial, custodial, and engineering force. Management of the Hatchet. Vacation of Superintendent of Building Maintenance. Enrollment of Summer Session. Internal Revenue Service, Form 990. Bombing insurance. National Research Council--Professor Griggs."

Text on folder "Budget and financial outlook"

Text on folder "The Accelerated Academic Program. The Defense Alumni Council. The Division of Extension. Increase in salaries of employees. Retirement faculty."

Text on folder "The University and the Civilian Defense Program. Salaries of staff receiving less than $300"

Text on folder "Dormitory space for men. Madeira Apartments - 22d Street - Purchase"

Text on folder "Relationship with Corcoran Gallery of Art. Sale of Medical School property. Gift from Mellon Foundation. Report of Committee on Extracurricular Activities. Resignation of Professor Farrington. Appointment of Mr. Reinhart. Appointment of Mr. John Baker. Resignation of Associate Professor Bement. Discussion of Madeira Apartments property as possible men's dormitory. High School scholarships for Calvin Coolidge High School. Swisher Bequest. Question of increase in salary for Professor Wilgus. Communication from Health Security Administration. William B. King Bequest."

Text on folder "Re: Personnel Committee. Extracurricular Activities Committee. Anuual Meeting"

Text on folder "Committee of Board on Administration of Prizes. Publicity Relationships. Sponsoring of D.C. Writers' Project. Change in Date of Annual Meeting"

Text on folder "Re: Prizes. Publicity. Group Hospitalization. Fire Requirements - Hospital. Defense Courses - Engineering. School of Public Affairs - American University"

Text on folder "Auditorium. Construction of Conduit. Operating Budget - 1939-40. Selective Service Law - (Prof. Ames). Personnel Committee of Board. Technical Training. Leave - Assistant Prof. Phillips"

Text on folder "re: February 22, 1937 Convocation"

Text on folder "re: Feb. 22, 1937 Convocation"

Text on folder "Housing. New Social Sciences Bldg"

Text on folder "Appointments - procedure to be used"

Text on folder "Re: Rockefeller Grant. Stike Against War. Etc."

Text on folder "Sale of Treasury bonds, a part of Pairo Estate"

Text on folder "Re: Study of University Hospital Situation"

Text on folder "Re: Report of President on Medical School Situation"

Text on folder "In Re: Registration. Fall Convocation. Military Dept., Med. Sch. Resolution Re: commercialism in the University"

Text on folder "Re: Degrees - October Convocation. Sale of Columbia Sand and Gravel Stock. Purchase of property at 713 & 717 - 21st Street"

Text on folder "Re: Attitude of Dr. Freach of Medical School"

Text on folder "re: Property next to Garfield Hospital (Reimbursing of Trustees for - ) Payment of Wardman Commission on sale of B St. Property."

Text on folder "re: Purchase of statue of George Washington. Resolution concerning abrogating of contract with Garfield Hospital."

Text on folder "Re: 1. Mr. Lawson to check real estate notes 2. Community Chest"

Text on folder "re: Purchase of Lambre House. Relationship between the University and the Public Library. The Consolidation of Executory Trust Funds (4). Disciplinary action regarding Mr. Shapiro, Mr. Klatzkin. Discussed sale of 13th & H Sts."

Text on folder "In Re: - Relations [with?] Council of Social Agencies. Purchase of properties 25, 26"

Text on folder "Re: Hospital staff. Status of University under contract with Garfield"

Text on folder "Re: - Conferring of Degrees"

Text on folder "Re: Disposition of frame building on 718 - 20th Street. Discussion of abrogation of Agreement with Garfield Memorial Hospital. Admission of non-pay in Hospital to meet required number for approval of American Medical Association. Resignation of Dr. Randolph as Director of Clinics; appointment of Dr. Walter A. Bloedorn."

Text on folder "Re: Time of meeting. Appointment of Registrar. Report regarding the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington"

Text on folder "In Re: -1) Sale of B Street Property 2) Leave of absence - Mr. Jeuret"

Text on folder "Re: Budget Additions to Accounts #149 and #453. Approval of expenditure from Addie Sanders Trust Fund. Nurses' Home. Permit and custody of alcohol."

Text on folder "Re: President Marvin"

Text on folder "Re: Reorganization of University. Will of William D. Gardner"

Text on folder "Budget - 1954-55. Basis for budget 1954-55. Invitation permitting other than members to attend meetings of the Board"

Text on folder "Hattie M. Strong Bequest - $15,000 endowment for the Hospital. John Sherba, student, wishes to appeal to Board. The Warwick Memorial Building - total grant from Public Health Service to be $200,000. G.W.U. Cancer Clinic - deficit might be between $30,000 and $70, 000. Committees voted for Board to proceed with erection of Warwick Memorial Building that President obtain pledged funds from the Washington Home for Foundlings and U.S.P.H.S., that ageement [agreement] be made with Charles H. Tompkins Co. for construction of Building, that land be transferred to Washington Home for Foundlings in accordance with agreement. that lease be obtained for building when completed, that President Marvin be given necessary powers to carry out all other terms of agreement. Remodeling of Building D. $289,000 required to remodel west half of building, to house Carnegie Library. Committees voted to proceed with the remodeling of Building D."

Text on folder "Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation Scholarship. Remodeling of Building D. G.W.U. Cancer Clinic - total cost estimated at $80,000. Tax estimated at $12,000."

Text on folder "Esther Brigham Fisher Fund for scholarships. Discussion of the resolution of the Association of American Law Schools re segregation. University's application for exemption denied on Lot 831 Square 41. President presented financial report upon the overall financing of University."

Text on folder "The survey by the John Price Jones Corporation concerning the Hospital Equipment Drive"

Text on folder "Discussion re the agreement that the D.C. Armory Board has with the Washington Redskins concerning the use of the new Stadium. Discussion re the opening-day football game of the 1961 season. Recommendation that a plan for the field house be put "on paper". The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "No minutes"

Text on folder "Expanding Athletic Program. Hatchet"

Text on folder "Need for playing fields--transportation must be furnished. Mr. Farrington instructed to investigate possibilities. Salary of Coach Stahley. Student fee of $10.00 per smester suggested."

Text on folder "Additions to athletic budget for football and basketball. Discussion of possibility of playing football in fall of 1943 and decision to notify teams on schedule of the probability of non-performance of contracts. Discussion of services of Director Busick and Coach Baker in the event of discontinuance of football,"

Text on folder "Recommendation for discontinuance of intercollegiate athletics for the duration."

Text on folder "Cue and Curtain. Handbook. The case of William J. Reinhart. Southern Conference"

Text on folder "Discontinuance of University Band for duration of war. Selection of editor and manager of HATCHET. Change in form of student HANDBOOK. Athletics: personnel, purchase of bus, playing of freshmen in Southern Conference"

Text on folder "Report of the Chairman to the Board on athletic policy"

Text on folder "Resignation of Professor Claud Max Farrington. Appointment of Mr. Reinhart as Associate Director of Physical Education. Appointment of Mr. Farrington on part-time basis. Creation of Assistant Professorship of Physical Education for Men. Creation of Assistant Directorship of Physical Education for Men"

Text on folder "Organization of Committee. Trustee Freer named as Secretary. Functions of Committee. Outline of development of Athletics in University."

Text on folder "Reports concerning property purchased during fiscal year 1959-60; an analysis of real estate holdings of the University; a statement of indebtedness; a statement showing relation of value of land and buildings to plant indebtedness of various colleges and universities. Resolution authorizing the purchase of property to the amount of $500,000 during fiscal year ending August 31, 1961. Resolution authorizing the Finance Committee to mortgage property to the extent of $500,000, if necessary to carry out the property acquisition program of the Buildings and Lands Committee. The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "Tuition fees to be effective Sept. 1, 1960, approved by Committee. Summary of proposed operating budget for 1960-61 approved. Comparative financial highlights for the years 1949, 1958, and 1959 reviewed by the Committee. Resolution concerning a Group Life Insurance Plan approved by Committee. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Report by Mr. Van Devanter concerning the University Investment Portfolio. Approval of extension of real estate loan held by Riggs National Bank in the amount of $350,000, secured by the deed of trust on Old Hospital and Medical School properties, for five year at 51/2%. Approval of resolution to substitute the name of H.J. Cantini for that of John A. McLaughlin (former resolution adopted Oct. 13, 1955). Approval or recommendation to amend Section 9 of Chapter 5 of the By-Laws concerning "access to the saftey deposit box" to note change in Treasurer's title and to provide access to the box when a member of the Finance Committee is not available. The Finance Committtee recommended that authority granted by Board to the Buildings and Lands Committee be increased to $800,000; That the authority granted to Finance Committee on Ovtober 8, 1959 be amended so the Committee can mortgage property to the extent of $800,000 to carry out property acquisition program of the Committee on Buildings and Lands. Approval of temporary transfer of funds ($200,000) from Current Funds Surplus-Appropriated for Hospital" to "Current Funds - Unappropriated". Approval of Auditor's certificate. The committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation that during 1959-60 fiscal year the Committee on Buildings and Lands be authorized to purchase properties within the expenditure of $400,000, for the fiscal year in certain squares. Approval of recommendation that during 1959-60 fiscal year the Finance Committee be authorized to mortgage University income-producing properties to the extent of $400,000 to carry out the property acquisition program recommended above by the Buildings and Lands Committee."

Text on folder "Discussion of securities received from the DeKnight Estate; decision to sell all bond issues except $2,000 par value Wash. Gas Light Co., to retain the preferred stock issue, the 12 common stock issues and 5 real estate note issues and to add the retained investments to the Consolidated Endowment Funds at their market value on date of receipt from the American Security & Trust Co. Committee suggested that Mr. Van Devanter review all the preferred stock holdings of the University in the light of present market conditions. The Committee thought its statement of April 24, 1957, establishing a limitation of $50,000 for investment of endowment funds in any individual company should be reviewed and a new basis for a desirable limit be established. Pending adoption of a new basis, it was agreed that Investment Counsel could bring to Committee recommendations for purchase of more than $50,000 in one company if the investment seemed to merit the purchase of such an amount."

Text on folder "It was recommended that the Auditor's Report be presented to the Board for acceptance. It was voted to defer making any recommendation to the Board in reference to appointment of auditors for next fiscal year until the May Board Mtg. Committee voted to present statement of Comparative Financial Highlights to the Board at its next meeting. Committee approved tuition fees, special fees and dormitory charges to be effective September 1, 1958. Approval of proposed budget for1958-59 and it was recommended the budget be presented to the Board for adoption. The Committee adourned [adjourned] at 3:00 o'clock."

Text on folder "Treasurer Herzog was requested to have a revised loan agreement prepared (covering funds borrowed for purchase and remodeling Dolly Madison Hall and John Quincy Adams Hall) in accordance with understanding reached with the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Treasurer Herzog recommended the firm of Covington and Burling as Bond Counsel. The Committee authorized employment of this firm. Auditor's certificate reviewed. Recommendation that Price Waterhouse & Co. be retained as auditors for 1958-59."

Text on folder "Comparative Summary of Portfolio of Endowment Funds as of August 31, 1957 was presented to the Committee."

Text on folder "Committee authorized investment of the Ford Foundation Grants and maturing U.S. Treasury Bills, in 90 Day Bills on a "roll over" basis until longer acceptable investments at better yields are available. Reinvestment to be in a new bond issues. Presentation of Comparative Summary of Portfolio of Endowment Funds to be presented to the Board semi-annually. Recommendation concerning limitation on investment in common stock. To ask Board to rescind action of March 11, 1937, and authorize investment in common stocks not to exceed 45% of the book value. One more member to be added to the Finance Committee. Chairman of the Committee and President to recommend person. Investment in one company to be limited to $50,000, unless Investment Counsel recommends otherwise."

Text on folder "The following recommendation were approved: 1. Employment of Mr. Winslow B. Van Devanter as Investment Counselor effective April 1, 1956, subject to 30 days cancellation notice - replacing Lionel D. Edie & Co., Inc. 2. Purchase of 400 shares General American Transportation Corp. stock. 3. Employment of Price Waterhouse & Co. as auditors, effective at beginning of current fiscal year - replacing R.G. Rankin & Co. 4. Authorization to utilize excess cash funds for investment in U.S. Treasury Bills or Govt. maturities of less than one year, not to exceed $300,000. 5. Authorization to purchase or sell fractional shares issued on equities held in University portfolio. 6. Authorization to sell securities given to Univ. for expendable purposes in near future - up to $2,000 market value with the approval of one member of the Committee; if greater value, approval of a majority of the Committee is required. 7. Authorization to exchange short term Governments on rollovers. To present, with advice of legal counsel, a resolution to the Board covering distribution of income of Consolidated Endowment Funds, effective 9/1/55, on the basis of shares established for each participating fund rather than book value. Consideration of changes in Chapter V, Section 9 of the By-Laws; approved change in terminology of Comptroller to Treasurer and Asst. Comptroller to Asst. Treasurer, but decided against any change in the policy of who might have access to the securities."

Text on folder "1954-55 Budget review. Suggestion by Trustee Tompkins for doctors office on north half of Square 40 if Medical Building were located on that square."

Text on folder "Purchase of Lot B, - H St., Lot 4 and Lot 803 - G St."

Text on folder "Re: Lionel D. Edie & Co."

Text on folder "re: Investment Counsel"

Text folder "Changes (sales & purchases) of investments since Sept. 1, 1934 with current cash balance of each fund."

Text on folder "re: New Science Building"

Text on folder "Sale of securities. Question of consolidated investments."

Text on folder "Re: Securities"

Text on folder "Re: Budget summary and increases. Reduction to balance budget. Investments."

Text on folder "Re: Reinvestment of funds from: General Endowment, Scottish Rite, Pairo, Sale of Detroit Edisons & Commonwealth Edisons"

Text on folder "Re: Inspection of Securities of Endowment Funds"

Text on folder "Subject: Stocks & bonds of University"

Text on folder "In re: 1) Clephane and Latimer bill 2) Summer Sessions budget 3) Repair budget 4) Repair budget 4) Pairo Estate"

Text on folder "Re: Budget"

Text on folder "Re: - 1) Refinancing University, Impaired Endowments, Other Obligations 2) Securities Purchases since last meeting - Dec. 3, 1929 3) School of Classical Studies at Athens"

Text on folder "Re: Checking of Securities"

Text on folder "Re: Fees - Medical, Law, Physical Education. Travel Allowance. Community Chest."

Text on folder "Re: Investment of Funds. Administrative Reserve Funds. Examination of Securities. Appointment of Auditor. Changes in 1928-1929 Budget."

Text on folder "Re: Investment of Funds."

Text on folder "Re: Accounting System. Reorganized Budget."

Text on folder "The Committee approved the conferring of the honorary degree of Doctor of Science on Acting President O.S. Colclough at the Winter Convocation on February 22, 1961. (no formal minutes taken at this meeting.)"

Text on folder "The Committee approved recommending the following honorary degrees be conferred at a Special Convocation on August 31, 1960: The right Hon. The Viscount Kilmuir LL.D., John Daniel Randall LL.D (no formal minutes taken at meeting)"

Text on folder "(No minutes taken) It was agreed to recommend the following to receive degrees honoris causa to be conferred at the Commencement on June 1, 1960: James Plemon Coleman LL.D, Fred Korth LL.D, Jeremiah Milbank LL.D, Robert Smylie LL.D, Edward Teller Sc.D"

Text on folder "It was agreed to recommend the following to receive honorary degrees at the Winter Convocation, February 22, 1960: David Edward Finley LL.D, Winfred Overholser LL.D (no formal minutes taken at meeting)"

Text on folder "The Committee approved recommending the following honorary degrees be conferred at Commencement on June 3, 1959: Harold Jefferson Coolidge Sc.D., Watson Davis Sc.D., Allen Welsh Dulles LL.D., James William Fulbright LL.D., Melville Bell Grosvenor LL.D. (Note: Mr. Coolidge was unable to be present at Commencement. His degree was awarded at Fall Convocation on October 17, 1959.) (no minutes taken at this meeting)"

Text on folder "The members of the Committee on Honors approved by correspondence the conferring of the following honorary degrees at the Commencement on June 4, 1958: Allen Varley Astin Sc.D., Walter Maximillian Bastian LL.D., Daniel LeRay Borden Sc.D., Wilber Marion Brucker LL.D., Robert Daniel Murphy LL.D., Charles Sylvanus Rhyne D.C.L. The degree Litt.D. is to be conferred on Benjamin Mosby McKelway at the Fall Convocation on October 18, 1958."

Text on folder "Preceding the Convocation on February 22, 1958, the Committee on Honors authorized the conferring of the following degrees: Margaret Chase Smith, Doctor of Laws, Louis Booker Wright, Doctor of Laws (No minutes were taken at this meeting)"

Text on folder "The Committee approved the conferring of the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on the King of Morocco on Wednesday, November 27, 1957."

Text on folder "Recommendation that the following persons receive degrees honoris causa: On Feb. 22, 1957: Robert Whitney Bolwell Doctor of Letters Litt.D. On June 5, 1957: Newell Windom Ellison Doctor of Laws LL.D., Philbrick McCoy Doctor of Laws LL.D., Robert Clement Watson Doctor of Laws LL.D."

Text on folder "Honorary degree recommendations for Drs. Dryden and Astin referred to Trustee Brigs and President Marvin for study and recommendation; consideration to be given to dedicating a convocation to honoring four or five scientists. Honorary degrees approved for: Luis Battle Berres - Dec. 7, 1955, Bumpei Kure - in absentia, Clarence Aiken Aspinwall - Feb. 22, '56, Ulysses S. Grant, III - Feb. 22, 1956, Alfred Henry Lawson, - Feb. 22, 1956, Leon Carmichael - Feb. 22, 1956"

Text on folder "Report of the Chairman to the Board: Edwin Martin Watson, Doctor of Laws, Ross T. McIntire, Doctor of Science"

Text on folder "re: Commencement (honorary degrees) June 9, 1937"

Text on folder "Honorary degrees - Feb. 22, 1935 - Convocation"

Text on folder "Cordell Hull, John L. Newcomb, Arthur Cutts Willard - others considered"

Text on folder "Medical Convocation - Honorary degrees to Chesney, Robinson, Gay"

Text on folder "Re: Buckner Magill Randolph made Emeritus Professor of Clinical Medicine"

Text on folder "Re: - Names considered: Harry C. Evans, Thorwald Solberg, Walter McFarland, Rev. Bernard Braskamp, Louis D. Bliss, Harrison Howall Dodge, Lotus Delta Coffman"

Text on folder "Papers considered: Grace W. Brosseau, Edgar Cordell Powers, Wendell P. Stafford, President Y.C. Yang, Professor E. Allison Peers, Professor M.A. DeVitis"

Text on folder "Papers considered: J.W. Crabtree, Harrison Dodge, Arthur Stanley Riggs, Sterling Ruffin, Thorwald Solberg, Paul Wilstach. Degrees approved: David Allan Robertson, William Fletcher Russell, Harlan Fiske Stone"

Text on folder "The Committee voted to recommend approval by the Board of Trustees of the Report of the Hospital Committee to the Board of Trustees concerning the Medical Center Development Program,"

Text on folder "Discussion of the ten-year expansion plan of the Hospital, including plans for a new wing in the near future."

Text on folder "Discussion of the rest of the proposed revisions of the By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations Governing the Medical Staff of the University Hospital. The Committee voted to recommend the adoption of the By-Laws . . . as revised to the Board of Trustees. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Mr. Farrington's presentation of work being carried on by the Office of University Development; Mr. John Gonella's public relations survey. Being considered for employment at the University; Mr. Ludewig Caminita's philosophy pertaining to public relations; Mr. Farrington to make survey of public relations policies of other universities and prepare a statement for this University."

Text on folder "Relationship between Alumni Office and Director of Public Relations."

Text on folder "Question of organization of alumni and public relations department; Report from Lester Smith; Decision to allow department to evolve with little additional help; Coordination of alumni and public relations under Vice President Grant; Two contact officers, Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Public Relations to be appointed."

Text on folder "Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and the Special Committee to Consider the Future Leadership of the University. Minutes filed under Executive Committee."

Text on folder "The Committee voted to recommend that the Board approve in principle the proposed plan for a Religious Center at the University an that Dr Sizoo and the Acting President be authorized to proceed with the preparation of preliminary plans and securing of cost estimates."

Text on folder "Dean Bloedorn's report on his contacts with prospective donor; Decision for President Marvin and Dean Bloedorn to study number of square feet required in new building; Decision in favor of Square 40 for site of new building."

Text on folder "No minutes taken. Recommendation by the Committee presented to the Board of Trustees on this date."

Text on folder "With special reference to the renewal of the loan of $350,000 secured on the Medical School and the old Hospital."

Text on folder "Re: Proposed affiliation with the George Washington University. Three (3) copies enclosed. Original filed with Minutes of Board Meeting."

Text on folder "The Committee reviewed the personnel changes recommended by the appropriate officers and deans, and the Acting President, and voted to recommend their favorable consideration by the Board of Trustees. The Committee thought it a good idea to invite a particular Dean from time to time to discuss before the Board specific matters falling under his cognizance which the Board had under consideration. Acting President Colclough said he would take the matter up with Chairman Fleming. Discussion of action taken by Board on February 8, 1934: "It was voted that after the close of the present fiscal year the University would not employ two members of the same family." At present there are 3 cases of married couples contributing their services to the University without compensation. The Committee voted to recommend to the Board that the action taken on February 8, 1934, be interpreted as not barring the employment of two members of the same family both of whom contribute their services to the University without compensation."

Text on folder "The committee reviewed the personnel changes recommended by the appropriate officers and deans, and the President, and voted to recommend their favorable consideration by the Board of Trustees. Approval of President's recommendation to offer Mr. Robert Faris a five-year contract with the understanding that during that period Mr. Faris would have the opportunity to develop himself that he might merit academic status and eventually tenure. Discussion of the continuation of George Wythe, Professorial Lecturer in Economics, during spring term although he would normally retire in February because of age. The committee felt that recommendations for the continuation of part-time members of the staff beyond the normal retirement age should be kept to an absolute minimum. The committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Personnel changes for 1958 and for 1958-59. President Marvin commended Dean Elmer Louis Kayser for his fine service as acting administrative officer for School of Government, pending appointment of a Dean. It was recommended that his compensation for this service be $1250 for each semester served. Approval by the Committee to recommend Section 3, Article VII be changed in the Code and Ordinances Governing the Academic Personnel, making it possible for an officer of administration to be recommended by the President for Emeritus status."

Text on folder "The Committee reviewed personnel changes which have been approved by the President since the last meeting of the Personnel Committee on October 8, 1957, and recommended these changes for presentation to the Board."

Text on folder "Personnel changes for 1957-58. Approval of change in "Ordinances and Rulings Governing the University and College Faculties" re academic status of some administrative officers, namely that of the possibility of promotion in professorial status as recommended by the University administration and approved by the Board"

Text on folder "Personnel changes for 1957 and for 1957-58. Approval of the Revised "Code Governing the Academic Personnel." To be presented to the Board on May 9, 1957. Administrative staff and other non-academic personnel retirement policy was approved."

Text on folder "Personnel changes for 1967-57 approved since the last meeting of the Board in December, 1956. Personnel changes for 1957-58 were approved. Discussion about proposal for certain members of the faculty to be given emeritus status but to continue in residence with a limited amount of teaching and no administrative duties."

Text on folder "Personnel recommendations since the last meeting of the Board in May, 1956. Report that committees had been appointed to advise the President concerning selection of a Dean for the School of Medicine and a Dean for the Law School. Preliminary information concerning report of the committee to study the Faculty Code. Reaffirmation of the ruling that two members of the same family may not be employed by the University."

Text on folder "Personnel recommendations for the current year and for 1956-58. Dean Colclough described the background and experience of the new full-time appointees and requests for leave. Resignation of the Dean of the Law School, John T. Fey. Difficulty in securing full-time personnel in science, engineering, and pharmacy."

Text on folder "Promotions for: Chester Hayden McCall, Jr. to Asst. Prof. of Statistics, LeRoy Sorenson Merrifield to Professor of Law"

Text on folder "Personnel items for the current academic year. Personnel items to be included in the 1956-57 budget. President mentioned problems in the Hospital: number and salaries of nurses, interns, residents, and secretaries; union contract; and minimum wage of $1 per hour."

Text on folder "Request form Mr. Hoebreckx of Milwaukee for Board policy on Communism. Statement sent but further action deferred until later meeting of Committee. Regular personnel changes since May 19, 1955. Death of Professors (Retired) Cheney and Donaldson noted with regret."

Text on folder "Promotion of Dr. Gordon S. Letterman approved. Promotion of Dr. William Carey Meloy was not recommended by the administrative officers. Regular Personnel Changes since Mar. 31, 1955. Death of Dr. Radford Brown noted with regret."

Text on folder "Regular Personnel Changes since Feb. 10, 1955. Promotion of William Carey Meloy and Gordon S. Letterman considered. Referred back to administrative officers. Retirements considered; no recommendation at this time. Faculty honored at Alumni Luncheon for completion of 25 years of service."

Text on folder "Regular personnel changes since October 14, 1954. Appointment of Mr. Stanley J. Tracy as Director of project on Population Migrations with Richardson Foundation, Inc. Resignation of Myron L. Koenig as Dean of Junior College. Leave with Salary approved for Mrs. Lilian Smith, Garden Consultant."

Text on folder "Routine Personnel Changes. Approval for leave of absence for Dr. Kraus, Dr. Mosel, and Dr. Wise."

Text on folder "Approval of personnel changes. Professor Bessman not to be reappointed because of political philosophy. Committee concurred in the decision."

Text on folder "Approval of personnel changes. Rules pertaining to Administrative and Research Staffs - Recommendation for changes in the rules adopted on April 1, 1954."

Text on folder "Approval of personnel changes. Rules pertaining to Administrative and Research Staffs - Recommendation to rescind rulings of Oct. 12, 1950."

Text on folder "Discussion of code for administrative assistants. Personnel approvals."

Text on folder "Retirement. Appointments. Promotions. Resignations. Deaths."

Text on folder "Retirement policy of the University. Personnel Changes for 1953-54."

Text on folder "Personnel changes approved. Death of Anna Pearl Copper noted. Retirement Compensation resolution substitution studied."

Text on folder "Personnel changes approved reconsideration of the recommendation of Dr. Calvin Klopp tenure to the Director of Activities for Men; Women salary increases for 1952-53 budget."

Text on folder "Changes in Personnel recommended by the President approved."

Text on folder "increase for the Custodial and Hospital Staff effective March 1, 1951. President discussed his attitude re communists - Committee agreed University should not employ them. Personnel changes approved."

Text on folder "Discussion of union contract which University has for Custodial and Hospital Staffs. War Leave policy statement. Social Security Act 1950. Rules and Regulations Applicable to Administrative Assistants and Research Staffs. Review of personnel changes."

Text on folder "Review of Personnel Matters for presentation to Board on 2/9/50"

Text on folder "Postponement of Sabbatical Leave for Assoc. Prof. Helen B. Lawrence. Discussion of union organization as it affected the hospital."

Text on folder "Personnel changes. Reestablishment of Sabbatical Leave. Sabbatical Leave Grant to Professor John Donaldson. Discussion of accelerated program."

Text on folder "Presentation of new salary scale for 1947-48 budget. Presentation of appointments, resignations, changes in status and sabbatical leaves. Discussion of Professors Griggs, Spaulding, and Ragatz."

Text on folder "Appointments, resignations and changes of status recommended to Board. Discussion of retirement policy (Professor Robert f. Griggs). Approval of recommendation to Committee on Finance for salary increases."

Text on folder "Appointments, resignations and changes of status recommended to Board. Sabbatical leave granted for Associate Professor Audley Lawrence Smith."

Text on folder "Review of personnel changes. Annual report by members of the faculty discussed. Resignation of Maurice Brown Greenough, Asst. Prof. of Civil Engr. Emeritus status for John Donaldson discussed."

Text on folder "Personnel Changes. Retirement of Professors Donaldson and Smith. Sabbatical Leave for Associate Professor Lawrence."

Text on folder "Recommendation re salary scale for Administrative Assistants. Approval of above scale emphasis made of conditions of employment. Approval of appointments for Summer and Fall Terms, resignations, changes of status and leaves of absence. Report from Hospital Council of National Capital Area to be effection at George Washington University Hospital September 26, 1946. Further study recommended regarding leaves of absence."

Text on folder "Discussion of personnel problems re maintenance staff. Approval of changes in administrative staff and faculty."

Text on folder "Changes in personnel. Establishment of post of associate professor of pharmacology - Paul K. Smith to be appointed. Establishment of post of clinical instructor in pediatrics at $1,800. Establishment of post of supervisor of postgraduate instruction. Criticisms of the Law School. Establishment of the Reading Clinic."

Text on folder "Faculty and administrative changes. Organization of the University faculty. Retirement plan for faculty and staff."

Text on folder "Establishment of Washington Counseling Center. Administrative changes. Faculty changes."

Text on folder "Resignations, appointments, leaves of absence, changes of status. Suggestion that appointments as submitted to Committee indicate replacement or creation of new position. Establishment of new division--division of counseling and assignment. Changes in personnel suggested in the event of establishment of such a division. Suggestion that the President prepare a chart showing University organization."

Text on folder "Appointments, resignations leaves, promotions, retirements. The case of Professor Courtland Darke Baker."

Text on folder "Leaves of absence, resignations, appointments."

Text on folder "Changes in personnel. Dr. Harry H. Donnally to me made Professor Emeritus at convocation of 11/17/43. Public relations: Alumni Secretary in charge of public relations. Mrs. Lennice DeBooy named public relations assistant. Approval of action of Executive Committee in appointing Miss Atwell Women's Activities Adviser. Submission of salary scale to War Labor Board for foreman ans [and] assistant foreman. Supervisor of trainees assigned by Veterans Administration."

Text on folder "Changes in personnel. The case of Steuart Henderson Britt. Exemption of University from maintenance of 48-hour week. Report of submission of salary schedules to War Stabilization Board."

Text on folder "Faculty changes. Salary scale for administrative and maintenance assistants. Salary scale for hospital employees. Positions of engineer and janitor for Lisner Auditorium."

Text on folder "Leaves, appointments, and resignations since meeting of the Board on October , 1942. The case of William J. Reinhart. Policies in regard to war leaves."

Text on folder "Action concerning faculty reaching retirement age. Approval of promotions and salary increases. Resignation of Mr. Merry as Business Manager and appointment of Mr. Connolly. Salary of Alva Curtis Wilgus."

Text on folder "Division of Extension and appointment of Director Hall. Policy of filling only vital posts vacated during the war. Principles governing promotion referred to President and faculty committee. Principle governing retirement during the war. Amendment to Section 6 of "Rules and Regulations Applicable to the Administrative Assistants."

Text on folder "Adjourned meeting"

Text on folder "Approval of personnel changes. Function of the Committee. The case of Professor Wilgus. Approval of regulations pertaining to administrative assistants.

Text on folder "Resolutions put before Board 10-10-40 and 12-12-40 Re Establishment of Com. on Personnel"

Text on folder "Report on internships and residencies accepted by the Committee; Discussion of the first seven pages of the proposed revisions of the By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations Governing the Medical Staff of the University Hospital. Some changes were adopted by the Committee. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Courtesy Allowance Policy for the Hospital approved; Discussion of By-Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing the Medical Staff of the University Hospital. This item is to be considered at the next meeting of the Committee; Report on Internships and Residencies to be presented at a later meeting; Report on forthcoming Congressional Hearing on medical costs in the District of Columbia be a Senate subcommittee."

Text on folder "Approval of recommendation for addition of a residency in the Dept. of Surgery in the field of plastic surgery to be used in the Hospital and Cancer Clinic; President Marvin suggested a study be made of the internships and residencies re number of positions and compensation; Report on Courtesy Allowance Policy was represented. It will be considered at a later meeting after review by the Treasurer; Approval of recommendation establishing Intensive Care Unit for critically ill post-operative patients. The meeting adjourned."

Text on folder "Discussion of the Hospital policy in reference to discounts. A complete statement of the present discount policy was requested by the Committee; Approval of an increase in a month;y beginning salary from $270 to $290 for graduate nurses; Discussion of 2 proposals for expanding facilities of Medical Center: the building of new wing on the Hospital for which the University had received $200,000 from the Ford Foundation, the purchase of the Keystone Apartments. No recommendation was made. President Marvin said the decision should be made by the Board; Treasurer Herzog was asked to find out if the Keystone is still available and to secure an estimate of the cost and method of financing the purchase and also secure data on cost of remodeling part of the building for new uses; The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Approval by the Committee of the following: A Resident in Neurology effective July 1, 1958; Purchase of new bedside tables for the hospital at cost of $18,000; Refinishing of hospital furniture in patients' rooms. This is not to exceed $10,000 for first year. Contract with Group Hospitalization, Inc.; Relationship between the George Washington University Cancer Clinic and the Hospital discussed. It was the feeling of the Committee the Hospital and clinic should be brought as closely together as possible in administration; The Committee adjourned at 2:20 o'clock."

Text on folder "Executive Committee of the Hospital Staff met with the Committee to consider plans for making application for the Ford Foundation grant of $226,500: Discussion about need for a new medical school building; Need for expansion of the Hospital - laboratories, Pediatrics, etc.; 4-story addition to the Hospital vs. a smaller addition for the present; Competition with Children's Hospital if Dept. of Pediatrics is established; Recommendations to be made to the Board of Trustees regarding use of the funds, with a 250,000 cubic foot addition at a cost of not more than $500,000."

Text on Folder "Approval for Executive Committee of Hospital to be invited to meet with the Board Committee from time to time; Discussion concerning Ford Foundation Grant Application; Approval of expansion of service in Pathology to include Clinical Pathologist. (Would replace Dr. Choisse on Medical School staff); Proposal to study possibility of affiliation with Children's Hospital for Pediatric Service; Passed over expansion of Neurosurgery and Psychiatry; Number of interns and residents not to be increased unless more staff beds could be provided; Report of American Hospital Assn. and Assn. of American Medical Schools relative to perquisites to be obtained; Reopening of the union contract and possible wage increases. Referred to Committee on Bldgs. and Lands: Additional wing for expanded work in Pathology and other laboratories, office space for professional staff and Business Offices; Problem of space for lockers, records, and laundry; Possibility of building parking ramp in Square 55. Discussion of Out Patient Dept. To see if Mellon gift precludes transfer out of the Hospital building; Air conditioning - possibility of use of room units; Iowa Court Decision re revenues from laboratories and ex-ray service; Discussion of Medical Director of the Hospital upon the retirement of Dean Bloedorn; Working capital of Hospital. Study to be made to see how other hospitals stand in accounts receivable; Discussion of building funds under Law221 and Hill-Burton Act."

Text on folder "Reason for establishment of Committee. Approval to invite University and Hospital staff to meet with Committee at request of President; Financial situation - Sept. - Nov. '54; Remodeling of second floor of Out Patient Department. Approved. Report on Hospital salaries to see if space should be provided; Refurnishing 5 private rooms. Approved; Additional Resident in Surgery approved; Additional Junior Resident in Obstetrics approved; Rehabilitation program discussed; Purchase of diagnostic X-Ray Unit and Rotational attachment for Picker Therapy machine for Dept. of Radiology; Report on all special services in Hospital asked for; Air conditioning discussed."

Text on folder "The Committee met to consider what further action, if any, should be taken with respect to the University's appeals to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals from disallowances of claims for indirect costs under 3 cost-reimbursement type contracts between the University and the Dept. of the Army. Summary of the issues presented to the Committee. The Committee voted to accept the decision. The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Discussion of an offer of $200 for scholarship aid for Negro students. It was felt in light of social trends any scholarship accepted should not carry racial restrictions. The University has 2 scholarships restricted to the white race; the committee felt hereafter it wold not be desirable to accept scholarships with racial restrictions; however, no attempt should be made to alter the terms of scholarships previously accepted. The above scholarship will be offered without restrictions; approval of trustees' fees on portion of testamentary trust in the Clarence W. DeKnight Estate (3% by American Security and Trust Company and 3% by Mr. Frank Nesibitt). The committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Recommendation that Mr. F. Elwood Davis be named as University Counsel to replace Trustee Cummings, deceased; Powell and Swisher Scholarship Funds to be referred to University counsel. Income from these funds cannot be used for the purposes specified in the bequests."

Text on folder "Questionnaire from Att'y General on Hospital"

Text on folder "Re: Letter from American Pharmaceutical Association; Letter from Mr. Paul Rogers; Notes of Chas. Henry Butler; Tax - Addie Sanders Estate"

Text on folder "Discussion of Middle States Association Evaluation Report concerning Library and Library facilities; Recommendation #2 of MSA Report was to be brought to Board of Trustees for consideration following survey by Faculty Library Committee; Recommendation #6 of MSA Report was referred to Faculty Library Committee."

Text on folder "Recommended to the Board: Adoption of Statement of Library Policy; Treasurer to be authorized to deputize library personnel to collect fines for books held overtime; Consideration of Report of Faculty Library Committee; Library Housing and Facilities; Approval for President to Purchase "Port-Hole" Portrait of George Washington by Rembrandt Peale."

Text on Folder "For Election of Trustees"

Text on folder "The Committee accepted nomination of the following alumni for membership in the Class of 1961 Board of Trustees: Watson Davis, Frederick August Reuter; Recommendation that the above Alumni Trustees be presented to the Board along with other Charter Trustees whose terms expire; Recommendation of the following persons for Board of Trustees membership: Class of 1959: R. Roy Dunn, Philip L. Graham, Carleton D. Smith, L. Corrin Strong; Class of 1960: Leonard Carmichael; Class of 1961: Watson W. Wise; There were no minutes taken at this meeting"

Text on Folder "Recommendation to Board that Sidney William Souers be placed in nomination for Class of 1959; Recommendation to approach the following persons for consideration as Board Members: Wiley Buchanan, Mr. Justice Harlan, Edward Karrick Morris, Samuel Spencer"

Text on folder "The Committee accepted nomination of following alumni for membership in the Class of 1960 Board of Trustees - Brooks Hays, George Edward Muth; Recommendation that the above Alumni Trustees be presented to the Board along with other Charter Trustees whose terms expire; Recommendation that Trustee James Matlack Mitchell be added to the list of Charter Trustees for Class of 1960; Recommendation of the following persons for Board of Trustees membership, class of 1958: Edward Karrick Morris, Samuel Spencer; Class of 1959: Wiley Buchanan; Recommendation to the Board to amend Chapter I of the By-Laws, adding a new Section 6 creating the status of Honorary Trustees; The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Membership in Class of 1959 Alumni Nominations: Dr. Daniel L. Borden, Miss Helen Newman; Charter Trustees: Nomination of all whose terms expire except Trustee Evan Howell whose attendance record was considered by the Committee."

Text on folder "Membership in Class of 1958; Chairman to draft statement on standards applying to those considered for membership on the Board."

Text on folder "Recommendation that Mr. Godfrey L. Munter be considered as third member from National University to serve on the Board of Trustees of The George Washington University."

Text on folder "Alumni nominations for Class of 1957; Nominations for Trustees of Class of 1957"

Text on folder "Approval of Personnel Changes; The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "The Committee voted to recommend to the Board that no further consideration of the Reichard matter was justified; that the University should employ counsel to consult with respect to letters from ACLU and AAUP; that replies to these letters be signed by Acting President of the University after consultation with counsel and further consideration by the Personnel Committee; Personnel changes approved; The Committee adjourned"

Text on folder "Consideration of letters from Prof. Pollitt and Dr. Reichard. The Committee voted to recommend no further action be taken by the Board with respect to the withdrawal of Dr. Reichard's appointment and that Prof. Pollittt be advised the Board found no basis for further action; The Committee reviewed personnel changes and voted to recommend their favorable consideration by the Board of Trustees."

Text on folder "The Committee reviewed personnel changes and voted to recommend their favorable consideration by the Board of Trustees; The Committee voted to approve the report and recommendation concerning Dr. Richard Wilson Reichard and recommend its favorable consideration; The Committee adjourned."

Text on folder "Consideration of qualifications and suitability of Dr. Richard W. Reichard to join the faculty of the University. It was unanimously decided that Dr. Reichard would be offered the opportunity to appear before the Committee on Personnel; The Committee reviewed personnel changes and voted to recommend their favorable consideration by the Board of Trustees."

Text on folder "The Committee reviewed the personnel changes recommended by the appropriate officers and deans, and the Acting President, and voted to recommend their favorable consideration by the Board of Trustees."