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RESOLVED, by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia,
That the resignation of Dean James Morris Page as Professor of Mathematics
and Dean of the University be and the same is hereby accepted, effective
June 15, 1934.

The Rector and Visitors desire to record their great appreciation of
the outstanding services of Dean Page to the University, both as a teacher
and an administrator. In view of the length and distinction of his service,
they desire the privilege of carrying him on the rolls of the University as
Emeritus Dean of the University.

RESOLVED, by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia,
That the resignation of Mrs. Mary Jeffcott Hamblin as Acting Dean of Women
be, and the same is, hereby accepted, effective as of June 30, 1934.

The Rector and Visitors desire to record their appreciation of her
services to the University, and wish for her every happiness and success in
life.

RESOLVED, by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia,
That the following elections to, and promotions in the Faculty of the University
be made.

That Acting Dean Ivey Foreman Lewis be and he is hereby elected Dean
of the University, as successor to Dean James Morris Page, effective June
15, 1934;

That Dr. George Oscar Ferguson, Jr., be and he is hereby elected Dean
of the College, at a salary of $850.00;

That Dr. Gordon Thomas Whyburn be and he is hereby elected Professor
of Mathematics in the University, beginning with the session 1934-35, at a
salary of $5,500 subject to the 15% reduction - an actual salary for the
'34-35 session of $4,675;

That Dr. Albert Eugene Casey be and he is hereby elected Associate
Professor of Pathology in the University. Dr. Casey's salary is to be
$3,600 on a twelve months basis, incumbency to begin September 1, 1934;

That Mr. George W. Eutsler, Associate Director of Extension, be and
he is hereby elected Associate Professor of Extension Education in the
University, effective with the session of 1934-35. This involves no change
in salary;

That Mr. James Cecil Nelson be and he is hereby elected Acting
Assistant Professor of Commerce in the University, for the session of
1934-35, at a base salary of $2,750, subject to the 15% reduction - an
actual compensation for the nine months of $2,337;

That Dr. Roberta Lois Hollingsworth be and she is hereby elected
Acting Dean of Women in the University for the session of 1934-35, with a
base salary of $1,764.70, subject to the 15% reduction - an actual salary
for the session of $1,500;

That the following promotions be made in the faculty, effective with
the session of 1934-35; these promotions involve no change in salary:

Dudley Crofford Smith, M. D., Associate Professor to Professor
of Dermatology and Syphilology.

Fletcher Drummond Woodward, M. D., Associate Professor to Professor
of Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.

Vincent William Archer, M. D., Associate Professor to Professor of
Roentgenology.

WHEREAS, by a Resolution adopted by this Board at a meeting held on the
19th day of March, 1934, the construction of certain new buildings for the Department
of Engineering, in accordance with plans and specifications of the
Architectural Commission of the University of Virginia, and attached to application
heretofore filed with the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works
(P. W. A. Docket No. 2585), and all amendments and extensions thereof, was duly
authorized, and

WHEREAS, said contract has now been executed, and it will be necessary
hereafter, from time to time, for requisitions to be made upon the Federal
Emergency Administration of Public Works for the purchase of bonds to provide
funds necessary to meet payments for the erection of the project under the terms
of said contract, such requisitions to be accompanied by supporting documents
must be signed by someone thereunto lawfully authorized by The Rector and Visitors
of the University of Virginia;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That J. L. Newcomb, President of the University
of Virginia, Hollis Rinehart, Chairman of the "New Buildings Committee"
of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, and W. S. Rodman, Dean
of the Department of Engineering of the University of Virginia, or any one of
them, be, and each one of them is, hereby authorized and empowered to execute
and deliver, make and file, such requisitions and supporting documents, furnish
such statements, certificates or reports to the United States of America, or
others, and execute and deliver such other instruments or documents and to do
such other acts and things as may be necessary, proper or convenient for the
purpose of performing the obligations on the part of The Rector and Visitors of
the University of Virginia, to be performed pursuant to a certain Loan Agreement,
dated as of March 9th, 1934, between said The Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia and the United States of America.

RESOLVED, by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, That
the Rector, Frederic W. Scott, be and he is hereby authorized to endorse for
sale or for subscription, warrants for stock of the First Boston Corporation,
in the amount of 69-81/100 shares issued in the name of The Rector and Visitors
of the University of Virginia.

RESOLVED, That beginning with the session of 1934-35, each student
registering in the University in any of its departments, except those
registered for thesis work only, or for work requiring attendance at the
University only one day per week, such as public school teachers and
administrative officers, be charged a fee of $1.50 as a subscription to
College Topics for the session.

RESOLVED, further, That the Editor and Assistant Editor of College
Topics be each granted a scholarship of $100 from the University for compensation
for their services, so that all the receipts from the $1.50 fee
can be used for publishing the paper.

Your Committee on New Buildings beg to submit the following
report on contracts for the New Engineering Building:

Pursuant to duly advertised notice, bids were opened at the
University at 11 o(clock on May 4th, with the following result:

The lowest bids were, as follows:

         

Fiske-Carter Construction Co. on building only	$ 299,765.00
Williams and Company, on plumbing and heating	34,960.00
Hall Electrical Company, on electrical work	28,295.00
Westbrook Elevator Company, on elevator	1,755.00
Total for completed building	$ 364,775.00

The bids having aggregated a larger sum than would be available
for constructing the building, it was decided by your committee to revise
the plans, eliminating the auditorium and making changes in other items
that would bring the total cost within the amount available, and to ask
the bidders to submit new bids on the revised plans and specifications.

The bids on the revised plans were opened at 11 o'clock on May
24th, with the following result:

Of these bids, the following were found to be the lowest, and
they were awarded the respective contracts:

           

North-Eastern Construction Company, building only	$ 265,724.00
subject to a credit of $3,000 option:
The Mehring and Hanson Company, heating and ventilating	20,550.00
Richardson-Wayland Electrical Co., electrical work	24,195.00
W. L. Lacy, plumbing, subject to option of $690	16,000.00
Total for completed building	$ 326,469.00

If certain options are exercised, the cost may be reduced by
$3,690.00.

THIS AGREEMENT, made this 2nd day of June, 1934, by and between The
Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia of Clarke County, Virginia,
of the first part, hereinafter called "Landowner," and Commonwealth of
Virginia, of the second part, hereinafter called "Commonwealth,"

WITNESSETH: That, whereas, it is proposed by the Commonwealth to construct
or otherwise improve a part of State Highway No. 50, Project 167C, between
Boyce and Millwood in Clarke County, Virginia, in accordance with the plans
and specifications thereof on file in the office of the Department of Highways,
Richmond, Virginia;

NOR THEREFORE. For and in consideration of the premises, and of the
benefits accruing or to accrue to the landowner by reason of the location and
construction, or other improvements of said road, and for the further consideration
of one dollar in hand paid to the landowner, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, the landowner doth hereby covenant and agree to grant
and convey in fee simple unto the Commonwealth of Virginia by good and sufficient
deed of general warranty, properly executed, acknowledged and delivered,
and free from encumbrances, and with usual covenants of title, upon demand of
the Commonwealth, and upon payment to the landowner of the additional consideration
as hereinbelow detailed a strip or parcel of land as shown by the
plat and survey of said road along, through or over said lands, said plat and
survey being on file in the office of the Department of Highways, at Richmond,
Virginia, identified as Sheet No._____ Project No. 167 C, Route 50 all of the
said strip or parcel of land being located in Clarke County, Virginia, and
briefly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the centerline of Route No. 50 between Boyce and
Millwood shown on the Continuous Roll as being Sta. 28 + 05 and adjoining the

lands of Misses Mary and Agnes Page; thence S34° -14′E 53 ft to the lands
of Miss Bell Cameron and Mrs. John LaBoissee, being Sta. 28+58. The land
to be conveyed hereunder being a strip or parcel 58 ft. in width, 40 ft.
lying on the South (right) side of and 18 ft. lying on the North (left side
of and adjacent to the hereinabove described centerline. Consideration:
"Land Donated." It is agreed the State is to move back the stone fence and
gate, and leave the driveway in as good condition as found.

In event the additional consideration hereinabove referred to is, in the
opinion of the road officials of the Commonwealth, excessive, the Commonwealth
shall not be obligated by this agreement.

This agreement shall be binding upon the landowner from and after
execution thereof by the landowner, and shall become null and void one year
from the date hereof, and the rights of all parties shall cease and determine,
unless further extended by the landowner, or unless within that time,
or any extension thereof, the Commonwealth shall have commenced construction
or improvement of said road along, through or over said strip or parcel of
land, or shall have notified the landowner of its intention to demand deed
under the provision hereof, or shall have demanded a deed.

The landowner covenants and agrees for himself, his heirs and assigns
and successors, that the considerations herein mentioned shall be in lieu of
any and all claims to compensation and damages by reason of the location, construction
and maintenance of said road.

WITNESS the following signatures and seals:

RESOLVED, by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia,
That the President of the University, in consultation with the Deans and
Committees appointed by the President from the staff, be empowered during
the summer to employ those professors who have been selected. It is understood
that all actions of the President and Committee will be brought to
the Board for ratification at their next meeting.

RESOLVED, by The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, That
President J. L. Newcomb be and he is hereby authorized to make appointments of
instructors, assistants, student assistants, and scholarship and fellowship
holders for the session 1934-35, and report to the Board at the fall meeting.