University of Virginia Library

DEATH OF MR. ULLIN W. LEAVELL

President Shannon announced to the Board the death of Mr. Ullin W. Leavell, Professor of
Education and founder of the Holmes McGuffey Reading Clinic, on 22 September 1960 after an illness
of several weeks. Mr. Leavell had served on the faculty since 1946.

There were expressions of the affection and esteem in which Mr. Leavell 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.