wednesday, July 22, 1998 The University Daily Kansan Section A·Page 5 Hemenway peers into past University history saved in portraits of former leaders Chancellor Robert Hemenway discusses the portraits of former chancellors that recently were put up in the Chancellor's Suite. The portrait is of Larry Chalmers, chancellor from 1969 to 1972. Photo by Graham K. Johnson/KANSAN By Duano Wagler Kansan staff writer Fifteen portraits of former University of Kansas chancellors now grace the chancellor's suite. The portraits were put on display June 29. Chancellor Robert Hemenway said that the collection helped provide a historical backdrop to the University's strong tradition. "One of the things that you're always aware of as chancellor of KU is the rich tradition that you're a part of," he said. Part of the tradition is chancellors with powerful personalities. Francis Snow, chancellor from 1890 to 1901, is an example. His portrait is considerably larger than the others. "I've been told that this portrait is bigger because he said he wanted to have a bigger portrait than any of the others." Hemenway said. He said that Snow solidified the governance of the University after 20 years of turmoil between the faculty and the state legislature. The next chancellor, Frank Strong, also provided inspiration. Hemen- way said that before his own inauguration, he read the account of Strong's 1902 inauguration. "It was a two or three day event," Hemenway said. "There were athletic competitions — there was a huge banquet." Strong modernized the University. The modernization included joining the Association of American Universities. According to Fred Ellsworth's "Our Amazing Chancellors," membership forced the University to meet tougher standards in areas such as library facilities and graduate work. Sometimes, a chancellor's vision of University improvement collided with a governor's austerity plan. Hemenway said that Franklin Murphy, chancellor from 1951 to 1960, battled Gov. George Docking about state support. "Some of it was personality," Hemenway said. "Some of it was Murphy arguing for support of the University and Docking, being quite conservative fiscally, not providing it." Weary of the battles, Murphy left to become chancellor of University of California at Los Angeles, Hemenway said. He said that Murphy's legacy included improving the Spencer Museum of Art. Some chancellors had more public difficulties than battles with governors. Larry Chalmers, chancellor from 1969 through 1972, had to face Vietnam protests and the Kansas Union burning in April of 1970. After the burning, the National Guard was called and a curfew was imposed for three days. Hemenway said that Chalmers finally called a student meeting. "He had a meeting in the football stadium of all students to decide whether or not they would have final exams," he said. "They decided not to have final exams, and they sent everybody home." Roger Martin, communications coordinator for the office of research and public service, is writing placards for the portraits. "Nobody could have come in at a worse time," he said. He said Chalmers was stuck in a generation war during his tenure. Hemenway said that the portraits served as a challenge. "You're conscious of this tradition and how you want to try to live up to the standard that's been set," he said. Cheap tickets Great advice. Nice people The pieces were chosen from the Kansas Collection and the Wilcox Collection of Contemporary Political Movements. Kennedy's assassination. Also on display are a poster for the movie Easy Rider , a Black Panthers poster calling "Power to the People" and an advertisement for the birth-control pill. Council Travel CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange 622 West 12th St. Lawrence (816) 822-8825 Exhibit encapsulates 1960s lifestyles Psychedelic swirls and bold colors fill the glass cases, a backdrop as diverse as the materials in the exhibit. Items were selected for their messages and their visual impact. Students interested in the time period will find the exhibit useful in comparing the societies of then and today, said Sheryl Williams, curator for Kansas collection. The exhibit is meant to represent the wide spectrum of political and social movements, both conservative and liberal, that existed in the 1960s, said Lin Fredricksen, librarian. Visitors to the Spencer Research Library can take an easy ride into the 1960s. The Castle Tea Room by Reservation Only Call 843-1151 The Spencer Research Library can be reached online at www.lib.ukans.edu. TERRAPLANE Skate Shop 9th & Iowa Kansas collection hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The collection is closed on Sundays. Spencer Research Library is located behind Strong Hall. The Kansas collection is on the ground level. Part of the exhibit is a collection of personal memorabilia that University staff members donated for the show. It adds a personal element to the time period that makes it helpful to imagine what the '60s were like, Williams said. By Elissa Harris Movie posters, political newspapers, comic books and advertisements constitute the current exhibit in the library's Kansas collection. Fine Line Tattoo Inc. & Body Piercing Featured are photographs of anti-war protests on the University of Kansas campus from 1965 and 1966 and a Lawrence Journal-World collection of photos of John F. 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