University Daily Kansan
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Two Portraits By Reynolds Now at Museum
Now on display at Spooner-
Thayer Art museum and on loan to the University for an indefinite period of time are two portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, a British artist termed by some the "most celebrated painter of the 18th century."
The portraits are of two women of society—the Countess of Ancrum, and Mrs. Fortescue. The paintings, now on the second floor of the museum, have been sent to the University by Mrs. Caroline Walker and Richard Shields, of New York.
Sir Joshua (1723-92) was a prolific society painter. While the two portraits at Spooner-Thayer aren't among his best-known works, they are excellent examples of Sir Joshua's painting.
He was known for his blue tones in the early period of his work. Though these portraits aren't listed on the "outstanding" list of the artist's works, they are apparently of a later period.
Where they will be displayed in the museum is not yet decided, according to Mr. Maser, director of the museum.
The women are done in shades of brown—very rich, vivid brown that looks alive.
It is interesting to note that Reynold's women look more like the people seen in modern times than many of the subjects painted by contemporaries of the artist. They have no popping eyes and stark white faces.
Sir Joshua today is considered rather an artist for the masses. His art is simple, and stands for nothing but good portraiture, which is refreshing after viewing Picasso.
Sir Joshua studied art formally for two years. His teacher was Thomas Russton in 1740 he began practicing in London. After many ups and downs, he became firmly established as a portrait painter.
Seven Changes Made In Administrative Staff
Bv ALTON DAVIES
Operating a University as large as KU and doing an efficient job of it is no easy task and requires a huge staff—a staff which is always undergoing changes. This year there are seven changes in the administrative staff. Each man is well qualified in his field and eager to do his best for the University.
The office of aids and awards came under the direction of Dennis Trueblood this year. Mr. Trueblood spent the last five years as a staff member of the counciling office at Indiana university.
[Fridav. Nov. 5. 1954.]
As director of the office, he acts as co-ordinator for scholarships, student loans, and part time employment. It is his job to keep all records regarding awards and also to maintain contacts with prospective employers and with the alumni and friends of the University who provide the scholarships and gifts.
Two changes were made in the staff of the Spooner-Thayer Art museum this year. The museum has come under the direction of Edward Maser. Mr. Maser received his education at Michigan and Bellevue University, he taught at Newwestern university and spent four years in Europe on a Fulbright grant. He spent the last year of his grant in Italy, re-installing and writing a catalogue for the Florence museum.
As director of the museum, Mr Maser lectures, edits its publications and arranges for gifts and acquisitions for the museum.
The second change in the museum is the appointment of Dr. Klauw Berger as chairman of the department of art history. Since he came to this country from Germany in 1941, Dr. Berger has taught at the University of Kansas City and Northwestern university. He previously taught at the University as an associate professor in art history until last semester when he
went to Europe on a Fulbright grant.
Joseph J. Wilson has taken over as dormitory director. Mr. Wilson is a Lawrence resident, having come here from Pittsburg in 1935. Since then he has been associated with the Rapid Transit company except for a three-year period when he was business manager for the University.
His new job includes the administration of all University housing units and the supervision of plans for additional units which are now under construction or in the planning stage.
The appointment of George R. Waggoner as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences followed the unexpected death last spring of Dean Paul B. Lawson. Dean Lawson died shortly before he was to retire. Dean Waggoner has been on his new job since July.
The geology department also has two administrative changes this year. Dr. Frank C. Foley has been appointed state geologist and director of the State Geological survey.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Dr. Foley received his education at the University of Toronto, and later at Princeton university. For the past three years he has served as head of the ground water division of the Illinois State Geological survey. He is chairman of the Kansas Water Resources Fact-Finding and Research committee.
The other addition to the geology department is Dr. Marcus L. Thompson, who has been appointed as a professor of geology. Dr. Thompson previously taught here from 1942 to 1946 when he also worked on the survey. He will teach paleontology during the winter term and will work for the survey in the summer months.
The dean received some of his schooling here and for a short time taught English classes here. He has also taught at Wisconsin and Pennsylvania State college, and was associate dean of the college at Indiana university.
AUFS Organized in 1951
By EUGENE STRADER
The American Universities Field staff was organized in 1951, to bring information about little known areas of the world to the nine participating universities.
University representatives are Kansas, Brown, Stanford, Tulane, University of Hawaii, Carleton, California Institute of Technology, the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, and Michigan State college.
If credit for the organization of field staff can be given to any individual, that person is Phillips Talbot, executive director. After returning from a three-year stay in India, Mr. Talbot found a great need and demand for enlightenment about important areas in the world. It was then that the Field Staff was started.
Members of the staff are specialists in a variety of fields, such as journalism, economics, and law. These specialists spend most of their time studying and must become familiar with the language. They also mix with the people in other countries so that they are thoroughly informed about the country.
These specialists send periodic reports of their studies to field staff headquarters in New York, which then transmits the information to the member schools. Once every two or three years the specialists return to the United States to convey as much as possible about their particular areas.
While you are at K.U. this weekend, order your fraternity crest ring. Come into Balfour's today and choose
from the many styles available. Also look at the other articles with K.U., sorority, or fraternity crests. They are perfect Christmas gifts.
Orders should be placed now for delivery before Christmas.
BALFOUR'S
411 W. 14th Phone 307
Everyone's Going To The Big Homecoming
9 p.m.-Midnite Saturday, Nov. 6
Featuring Big Jay McShann and His Band
Currently Playing at Johnny Baker's in Kansas City. Intermission Entertainment by the Regional Winners of the Horace Heidt Show. Trophies for Winning House Decorations will be awarded.
JAY McSHANN
Casual Dress
Tickets On Sale At Information Booth and Hawk's Nest.
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