University of Virginia Library

DEATH OF DR. BETTS

President Darden announced to the Board the death of Dr. Edwin Morris Betts, Professor of
Biology, on September 27. Dr. Betts had served on the faculty since 1926.

There were expressions of the affection and esteem in which Dr. Betts was held, and the
Secretary was directed to record in the permanent minutes the deep sense of loss felt by the
Board, and the gratitude of the Visitors for his devoted and valuable services to the University.