File #3460: "1891-1892 Catalog, Museum, Appliances (Supplies), Laboratory, Discipline, Examinations, Expenses."

1891-1892 Catalog, Museum, Appliances (Supplies), Laboratory, Discipline, Examinations, Expenses.

Indiana--History; Vincennes (Ind.)--History; College Publications

Pg. 36-37. Left page: MUSEUM, cont.: Describes current collection at about 4000 specimens, donation of Prof. Spillman's collection, requests donations of geological, botanical, and zoological specimens, requests Alumni and friends of the University to contribute, thanks Fred Miller, Esq; Joseph Bayard; George Graeter, Esq.; Miss Ollie Root; Miss Grace Freeman; Prof. Spillman; Fred Chancellor; Miss Ella Butts, Texas; Mrs. Waters, Bridgeport, Illinois. APPLIANCES: Describes the supply of maps, physiological charts, botanical charts, models, globes, a Surveyor's Vernier Compass, a Gunter's Chain, transit, and level. LABORATORY: Describes the apparatus and machines contained in the Laboratory, used for Natural Philosophy and Chemistry; including supply of gas and city water. Right page: LABORATORY, cont.: Describes laboratory fees, donation by Dr. Reuben G. Moore of glass-stoppered reagent bottles with names and symbols blown in the glass, one for each student. DISCIPLINE: Describes the government of V.U. , based on the Golden Rule, expectations, constant impression of principles, respect for others, usefulness, and the fear of God, while not teaching any denominational doctrine or sectarian influence. EXAMINATIONS: Describes examinations for class standing, deductions, reports to parents, grading scale, possibility of making up work missed due to illness. EXPENSES: Describe expenses as low, Lists charges for 1891-1892.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1891-1892

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