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University Daily Kansan
Page 0235_2 from reel: L 2338 (1942-11-03 to 1944-02-07)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/157511

Title: Anatomy Building Razed by Wind-Blown Flames
Summary: Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the University of Kansas anatomy building, with Chancellor Malott estimating $20,000 in damages to slides and equipment. The fire was discovered by custodian Sam Elliott and involved cadavers stored in the building. This was the first major fire on campus since 1918.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university buildings; fire disasters; campus safety; medical education
Named Entities: Malott, Deane W. [chancellor]; Elliott, Sam [custodian]; Asling, C. W. [assistant professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Vault May Save Some Equipment
Summary: A fireproof vault in the anatomy building may have protected valuable equipment including slides and microscopes during the fire. Chancellor Malott noted the vault contained most of the building's valuable equipment.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university property; fire protection; medical education
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Students May Help Move Bodies
Summary: The Buildings and Grounds department will move cadavers from the destroyed anatomy building to Snow Hall. Students may be asked to assist with transporting the bodies.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student involvement; medical education; campus operations
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Notes on the Fire
Summary: A strong southwest wind intensified the fire. Smoke and burning paper were visible from downtown Lawrence. The fire started around 7 PM and was discovered ten minutes later by custodian Sam Elliott.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fire causes; weather conditions; campus safety
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Building Goes Up in Smoke
Summary: Photograph showing the anatomy building consumed by smoke during the fire. The image captures the structure as it was being destroyed by the wind-blown flames.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: fire disasters; campus buildings; emergency response
Confidence: 0.9

Title: First Big Fire Since 1918
Summary: The anatomy building fire was the first serious fire on the University of Kansas campus since the Fowler shops fire during World War I on May 9, 1918. The Fowler fire caused approximately $16,000 in damages.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fire history; campus safety; university history
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Kansan's Contest Ends Friday
Summary: The 'Random Harvest' contest, sponsored by the Kansan and Jayhawk theater, will conclude on Friday. The contest offers theater passes as prizes for the best entries.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student competitions; campus events; journalism
Confidence: 0.8

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