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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Feb. 26, 1965
Around the Campus
Cuala Press Featured in Library
The Cuala Press is presently featured in a display by the Department of Special Collections in the basement of Watson Library.
The press, originating in 1802, printed 77 books, 36 minor books and pamphlets, numerous broadsidees, cards and miscellaneous items until its death in 1946.
As one enters the door of the display corridor, he will first find a small display table that features a collection of "Broadides." These are a collection of Irish and English songs that were published periodically. They include lyrics and hand illustrations with many also having the musical score.
On the north wall in the display case are many of the books and pamphlets published by the Cuala Press. The case includes work by many noted authors, including John Synge, Lady Gregory, Oliver Gogarty and John Masefield.
A collection of hand painted and colored Christmas cards printed by the press can be found on the display tables in the center of the room.
The press was originated in Ireland as the Don Emer Guild in 1902 under the direction of Miss Evelyn Gleeson with the assistance of two sisters, Lily and Elizabeth Yeats. The former was the embroideress, and the latter presided over the hand press.
The guild derived its name from Lady Emer who was known for excellent embroidery work. Originally the firm featured embroidery and printing.
Its main objective was to stimulate Irish industries and give training and employment to Irish girls.
In 1908 Miss Elizabeth Yeats separated her section and originated the Cuala Press. It was founded in the hope of reviving the art of book printing in Ireland.
From 1902 until Elizabeth Yeats' death in 1940, the press carried on under her constant supervision. It continued six years after her death, publishing its last book in 1946.
Editor of the press was William Butler Yeats, a brother, who had many of his poems published by the group.
KU Receives NSF Grant
KU has received a National Science Foundation grant of $19,800 to cover two years of research entitled "Organic Functional Group Analysis."
Principal investigator is Charles A. Reynolds, professor of chemistry.
The project, now in its sixth year, is an attempt to find new, precise, and rapid methods of determining the number of a particular type of organic molecule in a complex mixture. Reynolds said there are currently few such methods available.
The research, he said, will be especially useful in industrial processes where it is necessary to know rapidly how many organic molecules of a particular variety are in a certain material.
Graduate students assisting Reynolds on the project are: Robert Ernst, Deming, N.M.; David Underwood, Hiram, Ohio; and Richard Ledesma, Waukegan, Ill.
Snow Halts Work on Gym
The recent snowfall has cost about three days of work on the new gymnasium being built just south of Summerfield Hall. Ernest Haas, treasurer of B. A. Green Construction Co., went on to add however, that unless a lot more bad weather hits Lawrence, the building should be finished long before the Dec. 1 deadline which is set for it.
Haas said the company expected to lose some time because of bad weather, for buildings of this type are usually started in the spring. "Barring too many unforeseen difficulties, the building may be completed sometime in October," he added.
Work is due to resume on the building just as soon as the weather is warm enough. The job of putting up the walls is next on the schedule, but the concrete base "ground slabs" cannot be poured until the danger of frost has passed.
The Green Co. has the contract to build the shell of the new gym, and to provide the floor coverings. The plumbing and electrical work is being handled by Norris Bros. Construction Co.
New Department—New Home
The department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at KU recently completed its move to new and roomier quarters in Fowler Hall. Formerly in Lindley Hall, the department now has remodeled and modern facilities in close proximity with the offices of members of the faculty.
According to Prof. Kenneth Rose, chairman of the department, the move provides not only much-needed staff offices but also more room for graduate work and better laboratories for undergraduate study and research.
In addition, the newly remodeled and modernized Physical Metallurgy Laboratories in Fowler provide better facilities for study and research in the structure of metals and materials and in the application of materials to research, manufacturing, and production.
The move to Fowler Hall marks the completion of the merger of the departments of Metallurgy and of Engineering Manufacturing Processes into the new department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
Library Remodeling Nears End
By Robert Stevens The remodelling of Watson Library will soon be finished. By the end of this semester, all public areas will be completed. By next fall it is hopeful that all of the rearranging will be done.
By Robert Stevens
Still left for completion this spring is the East Asian Studies Area in the basement. The 20,000 volumes are to be placed upon open shelves and a reading area is to be finished.
THE BIGGEST PROJECT left is the transfer of books from Haworth and Murphy halls to an area in the basement. These books have been in storage because of lack of space. Books stored under Memorial Stadium have been moved to the library.
Virtually everything is finished now as planned, according to John L. Glinka, acting associate director and coordinator of the remodelling program. He said the biggest delay has been in the arrival of new furniture for the new areas.
The new wing, which was completed in late 1963, is about 100 square feet in area and is five stories high. It doubled the size of the old structure. The cost of the remodelling was $1,800,000.
Some of the new additions include a balcony over the old reference room which will house 60 private study desks. This room will be in operation some time next week.
Eight seminar rooms also have been added to increase the total to 12. These were put into operation last semester along with a seminar reading room.
THIRTY RESEARCH study rooms were included for faculty, other than those working on degrees, to do research for a semester. These are private rooms with no mail or
messenger service so the researcher will not be disturbed.
In a room adjacent to the circulation desk on the second floor are bound copies of old magazines which are most used by the student.
On the north side of the floor is the periodical reading room. Most of the popular magazines are now placed on open shelves.
Also on the second floor are the acquisitions and preparations departments. More than one half of the library staff is employed in these departments, handling over 50,000 new volumes annually.
ANOTHER ADDITION to the library is the general reading room, located east of the main entrance on the first floor. It is of an informal nature and provides room for about 200 students. Study facilities in the general reading room include lounge chairs, tables, and study carols.
The general reading room is open to everyone—students, faculty, and visitors. All new books will first be put on display there before going to their respective departments. All of the personal biographies may be found there. Many of the books now in the general reading room formerly were located in the undergraduate library.
The library offices are located on the main floor.
An informal reading room which is only about half complete is located on the first floor. This room can be used as a small auditorium to seat between 50-80 people.
The special collections department is located in the basement. In the front of the area is an exhibition corridor. Currently on display is an exhibit on the "Cuala Press."
ALSO IN THIS area is the William Savage Johnson Reading Room. The complete furnishings were
manufactured in Sweden and donated in memory of Mr. Johnson. The Kansas Collection, is in this section.
The only reading room which allows the student to smoke is in the basement. Adjacent to the reading room is the bookstore, operated by the Kansas Union from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 10.
The undergraduate library will be changed into a reserve book reading room. This desk formerly handled periodicals and the books which were moved to the general reading room.
In the basement of the new library addition is the bindery and the mail room. Space is also provided for the books which are currently in storage.
Exit control stations have also been added. People leaving the library must show the attendant all of his books.
"The new library was designed to allow the most convenience to the student without pressing the library staff too hard. We know the student's time is precious and we are trying to help him conserve it." Glinka said.
The library is now open 93 hours a week.
Japanese-U.S. Club Sets Culture Speech
"The Prewar Ultranationalist Mentality in Japan" will be the topic of a speech by Michael Brown-Beasely to the Japanese American Club at 8 p.m. Sat., March 6, in the Sunflower Room of the Kansas Union. Anyone interested in the culture of Japan in relation to that of the United States is invited to attend.
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