University Daily Kansan
Friday, February 22,1974
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Fraser Ain't What It Used to Be; But Then, All Things Must Pass
By RANDY SCHUYLER
Kansan Staff Reporter
Editor's Note: This is one of a series of stories about the men for whom KUBU had served.
"We our new building is ready, so we will now go over and take possession," Gen. John Fraser told his students in D. 1872. With those words he led the 27 students of the University from North College to the newly built University Hall, later renamed Fraser Hall.
Fraser, the University's second chancellor, was largely responsible for Fraser University, while another chancellor in 1867 the only building she was in North College, which was already overcrowded. He was also responsible for Fraser University's state university from a local prep school.
Before coming to KU, Fraser, a Scottish immigrant, taught at colleges in Pennsylvania. When the Civil War began he enlisted in the Union army and was so well prepared that he was sent to Army College that an entire company of his students enlisted to fight under him.
After becoming chancellor Fraser was convinced that state allocations for a new building would be more cost-effective, he paused among the people of Lawrence for the new building. He persuaded them to pass a $100,000 fund issue to pay for the construction. He gave it to a town with a population of only 8,000.
Fraser then traveled around the country at his own expense to examine possibilities for the design of the new building, and in 1672, it was remanded after Fraser in 1897.
Fraser Hall was the largest college building in America and its design was considered the most progressive. It helped transform the local prep school to the University by arousing the interest of the entire state.
The architectural style of old Fraser Hall can't be identified specifically but it was comprised of an auditorium flanked by square classroom wings and 74 rooms. At one time the building housed the chancellor's offices, the office of the Board of Regents, the library, the University Press and the mathematics, astronomy, engineering, natural history, Greek, English, philosophy and law.
When Fraser was first opened, the only sources of drinking water were five cisterns in the basement and north and south of the building. In the morning the janitors lifted the water out of the cisterns in buckets and students in the basement students to drink out of. This water was also used to soak bones from the natural history museum.
People who made speeches in Fraser Auditorium included Woolrow Wilson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford G. Hayes, William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan, Harry Truman, Snow's buggy was stolen, taken apart, and reassembled on the roof of the north tower.
in the 1940s and 50s, old Fraser Hall began to show its wear and in 1690 serious talk of replacing it began. The walls were cracking, the foundations were unstable. Mr. Bray had been a hard-working obvious that something would have to be done. University officials determined that
to repair Fraser would be too costly if not impossible.
The decision to raise old Fraser Hall and replace it with a new structure was accepted with and resignation by faculty and with the plans for new Fraser were revealed.
The plans for the new building were published on March 29, 1965. Two days later the storm broke, killing five students in the University Daily Kansan from students and faculty, but many alumni and private citizens were evacuated. The school is circulated and students picketed in protest.
One professor said of the design of new Fraser, "It becomes a monument to bureaucracy. Take the root off of it and it makes one of those hotels in a 'Monopoly game.'"
Students objecting to the plans presented a plea to former Gov. William H. Avery to scrap the plans. Avery refused the plea, and Fraser rejoiced in his victory. Fraser in mid-1953. New Fraser was built in 1967.
ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER will present "Modernism: Is it alive after Vatican II?" by the Rev. Michael Mullen at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Church, Father Mullen, teacher of history and the world Seminary in Blower Springs, Indiana, which is in its historical context, and how it relates to doctrines and changes in the church.
SUFI DANCING, a combination of chanting and spiritual dancing in meditative movements which originated in the Middle East, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, for building, 1204 Oread St. No experience is necessary and instruction is provided.
KU PARAPSYCHOLOGY Club will meet
at 8 p.m. Sunday in the upper apartment at
105 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10026
My name is Carl Dumber.
Six weeks ago I was released from the keenworth Federal Penitentiary. I spent nine years in prison, starting at age 17. During that time I found a chance to do a lot of thinking and writing. Songs especially. Quite naturally it came to a point of trying to explain myself just what was going on around me — and in me. When I want to prison these students even been aviol on Sunset Strip. When I got out I found that the world for some reason, was fairly satisfied with it. But surely she no idea what goes on in its name. So if (you did) I don't think it would allow it. But that's not guaranteed. Cause I never thought I might have a chance to meet the Detryn. Detryn room with sides of the bars. Find out for yourself about yourself.
Carl Dunbar & His Music Friday & Saturday Evening at the Flagship
$1.00 Minimum
12th & Oread
1/4 pound chopped beefsteak
A high wooden wedge from Bare-Trap. Super Sandals from the best in California sandal makers. This style in Navy, Natural, or Brown. You'll find comfort with Bare-Traps.
ZERCHER
PHOTO
IN-STORE Demonstration and Sale of Honeywell
STROBES
- Up to 160 flashes per set of fresh batteries
- Recycles in 10 seconds (average)
- Powered by two AA batteries
- $ 50^{\circ} $ angle of coverage
- Lasts for years
The Honeywell STROBONAR 100
Reg. $34.95 Now on Sale at $19.95
See this fine strobe and all the others now on sale at Zercher's.
The Honeywell factory representative will be at Zercher Photo on Saturday, Feb.23 (tomorrow) from 12-5:30 to talk about the fine line of Honeywell photographic equipment.
Other Honeywell STROBES on Sale:
List
Strobonar 110—54.95
Strobonar 360—99.95
Strobonar 470—149.95
Sale Price
39.95
69.95
99.95
Come in on Saturday and take advantage of these savings,in addition to 20% off regular prices on all Honeywell equipment in stock!!
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