University of Virginia Library

HEAD OF SPANISH DEPARTMENT

The committee appointed to investigate this matter, of which Mr. Black is Chairman, requested
Professor Louis J. Cabrera to appear before the Board. Professor Cabrera stated that he did

not hold a Ph. D. degree, but an honorary Litt. D., and that at the time he applied for the position
at Mary Washington College he did not attempt to deceive the authorities there by claiming that his
honorary degree was an earned degree. President Combs then stated that Professor Cabrera had been
employed with the full knowledge that he did not have a Ph. D. degree, but that his other qualifications
fully justified his appointment. Professor Cabrera was then excused.

Dr. Combs stated that Professor Cabrera's work had been of a high order and that he was a
valuable member of the faculty, well liked both by his fellow professors and by the students.

No action was taken in the matter, pending recommendations from the committee