University of Virginia Library

MENDEL MUSEUM

Mrs. Wailes, Chairman of the Mary Washington Committee, was unable to be present but
sent a message that the Committee had had no success in securing aid from foundations for the purchase
of the Mendel collection. President Combs recommended that Dr. Iltis upon his retirement
be appointed curator of the museum. This recommendation was not approved.

In view of the importance of the museum to the college, it was deemed advisable to
attempt to work out a proposal for retention of the museum at Mary Washington. Whereupon the following
resolution was adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED that President Combs be and he is hereby authorized to employ Mrs. Hugo
Iltis as curator of the Mendel Museum for one year, this appointment to take effect upon the retirement
of Professor Iltis, at such compensation as the Board may hereafter approve