UNION BUILDING SPECIAL
VOLUME I
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1928
No.
HALF DONE AND LEFT STANDING?
$965,000 Pledged to Commemorate World War's Dead
Initial Plans for Loyalties Memorial Fund Made Public December of 1919
The contribution of the University of Kansas to the world war was imprecensive. One hundred and twenty-seven men and two women sacrificed their lives in combat and store to somewhat adequately commemorate these heroes led to the early formation of plans for the K. U. Memorial as an effort worthy of them.
"K. U. To Start Million Dollar Drive."
It was brief, yet significant, that message carried to the students and friends of the University of Kansas by streamer houndlines in the Daily Kansahunter. On December 11, 1910. It signified that within a few weeks, the Campus would be alive with activity; that soon, solicitors would be busy, "tagging" students and faculty members in order to increase the creativity over the top in the Million Dollar Drive for funds to be used in recreation of the K. U. Memorial.
Chancellor. Strong early in the spring of 1919 appointed a committee composed of alumni, faculty members, and other influential people to investigate and determine the type of education deemed adequate for the occasion.
In the fall of 1912, the committee had definitely decided that the project should consist of a Stainton and Udall three projects. The question of the ultimate cost of the two projects, it having been definitely decided that the two would be built together.
One Million Set As Goal
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1919, the committee, under the direction of Dr. Harrington, decided unanimously that a million dollars must be raised, half of the funds to be used for the daily training and the remaining half for the Union building. The following day, the Daily Karnal Journal wrote, "The committee, the remaining半数 of the committee was ready to 'Launch Plans to Raise Memorial Fund of One Thousand'."
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The determination of the committ
was expressed in a short resolution
was expressed in a short resolution:
“Resolved. That representatives of student organizations here assembled favor immediate action to establish an institutional memorial fund for the erection of a University Service building on the Campus and in stadium, to be built section by section in such athletic field as may be proposed.”
"Resolved further, That the representatives here assembled, present the plan to their respective organizations for endorsement."
The arrival of the new chancellor E. H. Lindley, in 1929, gave encouragement to the Memorial program and in September 1931 he went to go along with the camping, first on Mt. Orcad, and then successively in Lawrence, and the neighboring towns and among students and alumni in all part of the city.
All Forces Unite
Early in the campaign, an agreement was made with the James Wood Green Memorial Association that the Memorial Corporation would carry out the plan and execute it by hiring "a minister" to be executed by Daniel Chester French.
The first student-faculty campaign for the raising of funds grew out of the Kannas-Nebrasia game in bringing a new tradition. Lawrence brought the total up to $350,000 and adjoining cities had subscribed $250,000 more by end of the summer months. At the conclusion of continuing the campaign and by the end of the 1921-22 school year, the total subscribed was near $955,000 and the entire general field outlined in the campaign had been completed.
Stadium Erected in Sections
The original plans for the stadium were that it be completed in sections, the two center units being built above the seating portion was added and finally the project was completed in time for the dedication at the Kansas-Western football game.
The plans for the lounge building at the earliest date, including four floors, the first to be given over to the dining room and the卫生间 the second to be furnished in the lounge and reading room, the third to a small hall with arrangements for a
K, U. Memorial Dates
10. Plan conceived and Stadium Union decided on.
11. Holding a rally in stadium.
Original campaign among students
2021. Campaigns in Lawrence, Kansas City, Chicago, New York Tooka and other centers.
1221 Main center sections stadium built and out in use.
1924. (Commencement time). Unveiling Jimmy Jimmy Green, the inventor of which had been started by K. U. laws and later taken over by Jerry Patterson.
1925. Two south-end sections stadium built by Athletic Corporation from bonds on future gate receipts on entire
1020. (October 28) Contract let for construction first unit Union Building.
1927. Curve end of stadium completed by Athletic Corporation 1927. Cafeteria door and first floor union opened for use.
7 Union completed and used.
Gifts Include Bronze Tablets Fireplace, Clock, Tables and Chairs
Nearly every year the graduating class has given something to the University. It is an old tradition and one that the senior classes have faithfully
When a memorial fund began to be brought and talked about, it was conceived as a fund of fences to concentrate their gifts on his fund and not to scatter them into the wrong places.
The memorial fund idea began to be formulated in 1918, but it was the date of 1919 that made the first concentration camp. The author did not buy anything with it, partly because it was not yet known what the war memorial was going to be. The date of 1919 reemerged as a reminder of the names of the 129 students who sacrificed their lives in the World War. The money they collected in still in the hands of the memorial fund. The class of 1920 did not contribute anything to the memorial fund.
Class of 1922 Was Strong
The year 1922 must have had a "toughly organized senior class, because they raised enough money for a cline chair for the Union building. This clock stands at a beautiful and acting routine of the class.
Previous to this year there does not seem to have been any record kept of the injuries that were sustained, and thus there was confusion and repetition in choice of girls. The other children attended to go for a fireplace for the 70th. But at the present time no records are available.
Separate Gifts Preferred
Separate. The class of 1924 also had the idea of a fireplace. But they investigated and found that that bad been the gift if the class of 1923. Those people created in the memorial building wished but the 1921 and 1924 classes would co together and give the fireplace and wall to them, and wanted their gift to be individual, so he idea was given up. The 1924 students built a memorial to be front of the Union Building, which tells what the Union Memorial is. The class of 1925 began a fund for homes for the campus and therefore received a memorial fund. The class of 1926 was successful in raising a sum of $433 it gave $500 to the student loan fund. The class of 1927 created a window with the seal of the University on it, for the Union Building.
Two dollars per person was the tax which this year's class voted upon itself. The fee will be paid with the regular graduation assessments. By this plan a comparatively large sum of money will be deposited in the money to be subscribed Wetness day, this will be the main source of immediate funds.
The 1927 senior class raised $1103.65. With this money it bought a house and a garden, which are to be found in the lounge of the Union. This class also planted a tree.
larger one later, and a number of rooms for Campus organizations. The University has two rooms for visiting alumni and friends of the University, but the latter plan
Opportunity, not Importunity.
First University Union Is Credited to English School
institution Adopted in U.S.
Late in 19th Century;
Houston Hall
Heads List
University unions originated in England. The first union was started at Cambridge University in 1845. It is now the most monly recognized as the founders—Lord Langside, Sir Edward Alderson and Sir Jonathan Fredrick Peckland.
The Oxford Union was organized in 1832. Mr. Gladstone was president of the Englishmen's Club, and the Englishmen have been officers; Lord Churchill, Mr. Bryce, Lord McMurray, Mr. Robert Fletcher.
University unions were adopted in North America during the latter part of the 19th century and have spread rapidly.
Houston hall at the University of Pennsylvania, the first American union, was organized on a course on the campus for the students of the University all forms of wholesome recreation and exercise. The building has steadily increased. Approximately 7,000 passed through it, and about 1,500 of t
Idea Spreads Rapidly
It was November. The Michigan State was the first to be organized in the Big Ten. The Ohio union building was appropriated by the legislature.
Boynton Was Favorable
From these beginnings there are now 25 American college and university unions.
List Now Swelled to 25
One of the distinctive organization rooms that is planned for the completed second floor, which will be furnished with seating and a dance floor, the Sachem room. This room will be used only for the meetings and activities of the senior men's club.
Prof. Arthur J. Boynton, who died a short time ago, informed the Union building movement.
Nothing finer could be done in the interest of the memory of this man than contributing to an undertaking in which he believed. To the many students and friends who knew Professor Bountyn, and loved him, there comes a challenge in this cause which he espoused.
"Not many years ago preciously all departments were housed in Fraser hall, Snow hall or the Chemistry bldg. In Fraser hall, they are housed in Fraser hall. Then the students knew each other. Today many groups soeld have an opportunity to see or work there."
"Not many years are practically all of the strolls lived off the Hill, chiefly down Adams or Fourth Street and at Mt. Ormond. Throughout the day and evening they are spending waxy more time up at the University. The campus has become more and more especially through the evening hours.
*Fragrantity and other club houses should not be expected to furnish furniture that is too heavy or needed. That they have done so in the past, and willingly, seems to be a requirement. The students should be continued or not is doubtful. The student, should have a common interest.
(Signed) "Arthur J. Boynton'
Chancellor Lindley Is Speaking to You—
The Chancellor Wishes
to Say a Word to You
"The thrugh which gathered about the cornerstone of the Memorial Union building will not soon forget that solemn hour. They stood by the gravestone of the University's dead. They were moved and uplifted by the dedication of the Union as a memorial to those who gave to the uttermost.
Will Students Give?
Back in 1917 and 1918, 129 University students gave.
Then came Armistice Day and from under the shadow of the supreme sacrifice into the sunlight and safety of peace.
But they could not forget the 129 who did not come back from the shadows.
"Could the spirit of that saved heart but pass to all the friends of the University, the prospects of our future students, the memorial, would be intolerable."
Just then they felt as if they would rather spend their money for a smaller than larger and smaller or other small-group activities. And on the plan, $200,000.
They gave the "last full measure of devotion."
Next Wednesday students are to be asked to help finish one of these memorials.
Perhaps some students plan to give $5 to the Union and spend $20 over the week-end for a good time. But not even they would predate that such a gift represents any sacrifice for the honor of those who have preceded or the service of those who follow them.
Will they give? We do not know.
Don't put off thinking about the matter until Wednesday and then decide in a hurry. Take time to think it over now.
(Signed) E. H. Lindley.
U. G. MITCHELL, Chm. Exec. Comm.
Executive Committee
F. M. Dawson J. W. Bunn
Bal Jeffrey Ruth Swonger
Leo Buchring Virginia Arnold
Prof. U. G. Mitchell. Chairman
Charles S. Haines
Marvin E. Borgessen
D. W. Auld
Bertha Jane Ulrich
Doris Meserve
Dinsmore Johnson
Mont Chair Spear
Eumice Harkey
Stanley Packard
Dorothy Hugge
Dorsey Claus
Denise De Jernette
Grace Dracott
Ella Hartman
Dorothy Stanton
Brett Cupertino
Antonio Buzi
John G. Outhand
Pete Springer
John Boyer
Don Isett
C. G. Manus
Colleen McGuire
Henry Shenk
Irene Hekkelkaemper
Information Committee Alice Gaskill Lucille Reppert (adv.)
Committee of One Hundred
George Roscoe Alice Gaskill Lucille Reppert (adv.)
Forrest O. Calvin
Bryen Rexholt
Harvey Harden
Kevin Huster
B. J. Bouner, Jr.
Olive Weatherly
Virginia Sherwood
Earl Winner
Anne Patterson
Nick Warner
Emil Sewardson
Leland Barrows
Naomi Dasschner
Caroline Mick
Jennivee Herman
Laweel L. Grady
Fred Fisch
Leony Phinny
Isabel Randy
Tom Caffey
Clark Sherwood
J. C. Smith
George Chamos
Coffey
Juanna Shawson
Perry May
TONIGHT'S AND TOMORROW'S UNION BUILDING ACTIVITIES MARK END OF LONG MONTHS OF PLANNING
Goal of Educational Program Has Been To Overcome Prejudice Originating With Misinformation; Results Will Show Wednesday Morning When Students May Pledge
Martin E. Dickinson
George Epps
Marya Macier
Marion Cowles
Ted Bonner
Maxine Finley
Jo Brown
Herbert B. Parker
Tom McFarland
Matthew Miles
Lois Straight
Ruth Swinger
May Sexton
Vera Faye Stoops
Dick Mullins
James N. Payler
A. Mott
Elizabeth Docksteak
Robert M. Carr
Richard Gafford
Arthur Cromb
John W. Foster
Penelope Jones
Dunn
Andy Olson
Gertrude Searey
After the smoker for all University men tonight at 8 and the all-University entertainment tomorrow evening at 7:30 there will remain only the pudding of Wednesday morning. Then first will be seen to what effect the educational campaign of the past weeks has been; what change it has produced in the average student's attitude toward the University's uncompleted social center.
With the Mortar Board tea yesterday afternoon there began to come to a conclusion the months of discussion and committee work centered around the compilation of the Union.
Interior Views of the Union
Above—Men's Room Below—General Lounge
Visitor Inspects Building
Unfinished Parts Bring Greet to Loyal Student
Descending to the basement of the Union, we find it a forest of columns and very interesting—that is if one is interested in sub-homes, forests of concrete pillars and late earth. The streets on Mississippi street are unlocked.
If one is an ambitionist sort of an individual and more or less of a diveness, you must contend with the centrine grandure of rickety and unstable states to the very top of the building, which must be exposed to a powerful pole by stepping out in a narrow plank which spins the dizzy abyss of a van.
Suddenly one comes out of the dark stairway into a small enclosed court with an empty stage and a large point, by training one's self slightly one can obtain a wonderful effect.
Having satisfied our location for the out-of-home, we quietly refine our steps to and diversify into the second floor. We have a master bedroom between this part of the building and the finished lobby vividly comes home to us. The entire room is unfinished. The door is rugged concrete, and the interior has mold. Unless one is careful one is likely to stumble over the wires. Naked rafters under the Gothic roof give one the impression of hibernation and awaken you to the beauty by the serenity of friendly cobwebs.
The entire scene cuts deeply into the heart of the student who is in crisis. His eyes are wide, his body is motionless. He thinks swiftly travel to those who you see, but the course of his life involves a construction of a Union building. And then he sees behind the hilted bibs.
But accidentally he has a happy reflection. Suddenly he recalls what is about to be done. Suddenly he recouples himself of the fact that the situation has changed. He gives their bit toward the completion of the building. A smile crises his face as he pictures to himself the satisfaction of those who began the project when they will hear this news. The next day he draws will be completely realized.
Opportunity, not Importunity
A Place to Meet Your Friends.
- Are students beginning to appreciate this memorial to the dead more deeply? They take it more closely into their hearts? - Are they at last willing to end it?
S spirit Was Caught
The Union building educational work has been based upon one premise, and only one. This was that when the Union building had contact with the Union, when they had actually been there a see and hear for himself, when they had been on a visit to their battles, then and not until then, would be willing to support the project.
Opposition to the completion of the Union was quite obvious at the beginning. It was noted, however, that the students who had never paid a visit to the building and who had never passed long enough to catch the spirit of the revolution had also attended those who had fairly examined the structure, but compared the comfoats of the completed bobby with the barren surrounding of the uncompleted rectangle. In short, it was concluded that any indifference and apathy which characterised the student mass was not responsible for the possibilities of the undertaking.
Final Opportunity Is Offered
Whereupon the committee set out to inform the student public about this building; this institution of which we know nothing, and that of them knew nothing. High pressure methods were tabooed at the outset. The aim was simply and only to give the student a chance to its collective advantage and then to let the student be his own judge and fury as to whether he would identify himself with the carrying on of this building.
Final Opportunity Is Offered
The time has come for the final decision.
Tightend and tomorrow night will be offered a final opportunity to gather first-hand data on the problem. There is no guarantee that you will and to see the building with one's own eyes and to gather conclusions with one's own mind. Don't pass up this occasion. If it is worthwhile you should learn it, or not worthwhile you should also know.
Play the game squirrel with your self. Those whose word is most dependable have indored the Unison. Those who have at other schools know of the institution and actually tried it, it out are enthusiastic in their priases.
Decision Must Come Now Shall Kansas have a completed Union?
The question is for each and everyone to solve—now.
The first thing that you can do is attend the smoke, if you are a woman. If you can't, University mixer tomorrow evening; whether you are man or woman.
Alumni Secretary Gives His Answer to Question
Why should students finish the Union?
Why should a runner, hard pressed,
win the race?
Why should Lincolnburgh go to Pan-
America after he had the "name" of
homing to Paris?
Why go to college, or to school at all, after you learn to read and write? Why go to college, or to school at all, after you learn to read and write? Improvable, pibable to "Save and Have," Lets "Do and Have" for the child.
FRED ELLSWORTH.
Alumni Secretary.
The Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia has a union which has filed a lawsuit against the college years. Within the past two weeks contract was let for an addition which would include room or lounges similar in nature to the one in use now at the Memorial Library.