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ALCÉE FORTIER Algebra Anatomy ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws Baronne Biology Carondelet Charity Hospital Charles Chas Chemistry CLINICAL course of study diplomas donation Drawing EDWARD English Esplanade examination Faculty FRESHMAN CLASS Geometry graduates Grammar Greek HENRY History institution instruction INSTRUCTOR James JOHN Jones JOSEPH Josephine Louise Newcomb Judah Touro JUNIOR CLASS laboratory language Latin Law Department lectures Literary Course Literature LOUIS Louisiana Dr Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Mississippi Louisiana Texas Manual Training Mathematics matriculation Mech Medical Department Medicine Miss Mississippi Mississippi Louisiana Natural Science Newcomb Memorial College Orleans Orleans La Paul Tulane Penmanship Pharmacy Physics Physiology practical Preparatory Class President Prof Prytania RANDALL LEE GIBSON Rhetoric Richardson Robt RUDOLPH MATAS scientific Senior session Sophie Newcomb Memorial SOPHOMORE CLASS SUB-FRESHMAN CLASS taught Texas Louisiana Text-Books Thos tion Tulane College Tulane University University of Louisiana WILLIAM
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Page 5 - I furthermore give to you the power, in case two-thirds the Trustees shall at any time, after the lapse of thirty years, deem it expedient, to close this Trust, and, of the funds which at that time shall be in the hands of yourselves and your successors, to distribute not less than two-thirds among such educational or literary institutions, or for such educational purposes, as they may determine, in the States for whose benefit the income is now appointed to be used. The remainder may be distributed...
Page 7 - ... professor. Acting upon this view, we differentiate sharply between the work of the college and the work of the university in its higher department. We leave to the college the disciplinary work of education to be pursued by collegiate or gymnastic methods. We reserve for the students in the department of philosophy and science that higher culture pursued in the scientific spirit, which is true university work. If few in number, yet these university students must be college graduates, not merely...
Page 9 - The effort is made to dignify and elevate labor without interfering with more abstract pursuits. No revolution in education is aimed at, but rather moral expansion and development through the cultivation of recognized and valuable mental and physical functions and activities ; the whole system constituting a rounded and harmonious evolution of the student as man and citizen.
Page 6 - ... whatever misfortunes or disasters may have befallen them, as well as being sincerely desirous of contributing to their moral and intellectual welfare, I do hereby express to you my intention to donate to you by an act of donation inter vivos all the real estate I own and am possessed of in the said city of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, for the promotion and encouragement of intellectual, moral, and industrial education among the white young persons in the city of New Orleans...
Page 53 - ... a small endowment, with its ultimate title in the city of New Orleans, and the Tulane library, the creation and property of the university. The Fisk library contains about 14,000 volumes and is increased yearly at the rate of about 500 volumes. It contains the best standard ' works and current literature, including all the leading literary periodicals. The reading room of this library is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, and is largely attended by an intelligent class of readers. Every facility...
Page 75 - ... single branch. For such special students provision will be made, and each one who shall complete with credit the work prescribed in any study shall be entitled to a certificate of excellence. These special courses will be of value to those who intend to prepare themselves for teaching some particular branch, or those who, having completed their school or college career, nevertheless are unwilling to abandon further intellectual pursuits, and desire to devote a part of their time to the prosecution...
Page 6 - By the term education, I mean to foster such a course of intellectual development as shall be useful and of solid worth, and not be merely ornamental or superficial. I mean you should adopt the course which, as wise and good men, would commend itself to you as being conducive to immediate practical benefit, rather than theoretical possible advantage.
Page 8 - ... or to any individual responsibility of any sort for the management of the property and fund which may be by me donated. I have entire confidence that you will carry out with wisdom, equity, and fidelity my expressed suggestions. It would be personally agreeable to me if you would retain the services of Mr. PN Strong, of New Orleans. In order to prevent misapprehension, I desire to say you should, of course, make such disbursement as you may deem it fair to expend in the employment of any necessary...
Page 4 - ... this gift should never antagonize, but be in harmony with, the great fundamental principles of Christian truth contained in them. I express to you now my formal intentions in order to suggest to you the advisability, should you determine to aid me in my purposes, that you should take such steps as may be necessary under the laws of Louisiana to enable you to accept the donation when made, thus giving me the assurance that my purpose, when executed, will be carried out with fidelity and be rich...