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MILLER SCHOOL - LEASE OF BOILER

President Darden pointed out that the University several years ago had secured a boiler
through war surplus from the Federal Government, which had been used to heat the men's dormitories
during the session 1950-51 before the heating tunnels could be completed from the power plant to
these dormitories. This boiler was no longer needed and the Miller School was most desirous of
securing it for a gymnasium which it now has under construction. Because of the difficulty of
selling war surplus, the President recommended that we lease it to them at $1.00 per year, with
the stipulation that they return it upon demand. This recommendation was approved by the Board.