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University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1958
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Alumnus Describes KU as He Knew It in 1920's
A KU alumnus has not forgotten his alma mater—or its tradition-backed statue, The Pioneer.
Edgar C. Clark, professor of engineering mechanics at Ohio State University, recalls his part in the statue's history in a letter to The Daily Kansan.
During the summer of 1925 Prof. Clark worked as an assistant to the late Frank A. Russell, professor of engineering drawing and grounds engineer.
"One of my tasks that summer was to make a permanent setting
for The Pioneer," he writes. "Chester Ball who was superintendent of buildings and grounds, suggested it be placed near the walk east of Fraser, Prof. Russell and I surveyed the location midway between Fraser and Blake."
He describes the work involved in setting the statue:
"We built a strong foundation to support the statue and laid a walkway to and around the foundation Another KU professor made two strong steel hooks to anchor the foot of the statue to a limestone base slab. It was then cemented to the concrete foundation."
When he was a student at Marvin
Young Democrats Will Hold Voters' Party Tomorrow for Students Over 21
George Peppercorn, candidates for 11th and 12th district representatives of the state legislature. Democratic candidates for all Douglas county offices also will be present.
Complimentary tickets will be available at the door and free refreshments will be provided.
The KU Young Democrats will hold a voter's party for all students eligible to vote at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Tee-Pee Club.
Students who attend will have the opportunity to discuss campaign issues with Robert Etherton and
Hall, Prof. Clark said the statue stood in the circle just west of Marvin Hall. The Pioneer was found on "more than one occasion" standing beside Uncle Jimmy Green. This is the reason it was anchored.
mer and Prof. Clark drew the p
In his letter, he also recalls other memories of the University in 1925.
The circular island in front of Watkins Hospital, not yet built, was the idea of Prof. Russell, he said. Prof. Russell wanted to save two pine trees which would have been removed if the island was not left.
mer and Prof. Clark drew the plains. The reservoir was built for fire protection, he said, and has proved valuable when intake of city water works has been clogged with flood debris.
The main drive down the University was an unpaved roadway, he said. One of his jobs that summer was to pave Oread Ave. from Myers Hall south to Fraser and Blake halls.
The first railroad passenger service in New England was operated between Boston and Newton, Mass., in 1834.
Another project that summer was to lay excavation lines for the Kansas Union so ground breaking ceremonies could be held with Commencement. Prof. Clark had a hand in this, too.
He also helped with the remodeling of Spooner Thayer Hall. The basement level was made into a theater and stage, he writes. He said the basement room was used as temporary dormitory space in 1945-46.
The 300,000-gallon underground water reservoir just east of the power plant was also started that sum-
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Quinn (Eng. dept.)
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Edwards (Eng. dept.)
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Orel (Eng. dept.)
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Modern Satiric Verse
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Verse Drama
December 18 Patton (Religion dept.)
D. H. Lawrence
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Thomas Hardy
Victorian Pastoral Poetry
Tennessee Williams
Some French Symbolists
The Chirstmas Story
Western Poetry
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