University of Virginia Library

DEMAND BY PROFESSOR WRIGHT

President Darden presented to the Board a letter from Judge Smith, who was absent
on account of urgent official business in the House of Representatives, reporting a
letter from Professor David McCord Wright, who is on leave during the present session
on a Fulbright award to the United Kingdom. In regard to Professor Wright's desires, Judge
Smith wrote in part that "his proposal is that either his present house be repaired or
that he be given housing on the Lawn, and that he be advised whether the Board is willing
to do either one of these things, as otherwise, he desires to seek other employment."

Members expressed the opinion that tenants of University houses should arrange for
appropriate maintenance through the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and the
Board resolved that Professor Wright be advised to follow this procedure.