PREFACE
It has not been the purpose of the author to write a history of the University of Michigan. Several predecessors in this field have done their work so well that another book entirely historical in character might seem superfluous. Rather it is the aim of this volume to furnish a survey—sketching broadly the development of the University, and dwelling upon incidents and personalities that contribute movement to the narrative.
Those familiar with the history of the University will recognize the sources of much that appears in the following pages. The author must acknowledge an especial debt to Professor Ten Brook's "History of State Universities," and the two histories of the University, written by Elizabeth Farrand, '87m, and Professor Burke E. Hinsdale. Much of the material in the early chapters is based directly upon Professor Hinsdale's painstaking and authoritative work. Other works which have been consulted are Judge Cooley's "History of Michigan," Professor C.K. Adams' "Historical Sketch," published by the University in 1876, Professor A.C. McLaughlin's "History of Higher Education in Michigan" (Contributions to American Educational History, Number II, Bureau of Education, 1891), the reports of the Fiftieth and Seventy-fifth Anniversaries and Dr. Angell's Quarter Centennial Celebration, and Dr. Angell's "Reminiscences." The files of The Michigan Alumnus and the Michiganensian, the records of the Regents' meetings and the calendars of the University have likewise proved extremely valuable. For the material in certain chapters, "The Michigan Book," published in 1898, by Edwin H. Humphrey, '97, an article entitled "The University of Michigan and the Training of Her Students for the War," by Professor Arthur L. Cross, in the Michigan History Magazine, for January, 1920, and Andrew D. White's "Autobiography" have been freely consulted.
It is unfortunate that our information concerning the earliest days of the University is comparatively meager. The collections of old newspapers and other original sources in the University Library have been utilized, but these are not as extensive as they should be. Undoubtedly not a little material in the form of letters and diaries is still to be found among the papers of the earliest officers of the University and the graduates of the '40's and '50's. The writer would appreciate any information regarding such documents.
Acknowledgment is also due to the many friends who have offered suggestions and helpful criticism. Especially is grateful recognition due to Professor F.N. Scott, Judge V.H. Lane, President Emeritus Harry B. Hutchins, Dr. G. Carl Huber, Dean John R. Effinger, Professor Evans Holbrook, Professor Arthur L. Cross and the late Professor Isaac N. Demmon; their encouragement and counsel have been invaluable.
An apparent inconsistency in references to the major divisions of the University may be noted by some readers. These are sometimes referred to as "Departments" and sometimes as "Schools" or "Colleges," as the case may be. This arises from the fact that the official nomenclature was changed about ten years ago. In general the author has referred to these divisions as "Departments" in discussing the period before 1910.
W.S.
CONTENTS
| CHAPTER | PAGE | |
| I | Introduction | [1] |
| II | The Foundation of the University | [7] |
| III | The University's Early Days | [23] |
| IV | The First Administrations | [45] |
| V | President Angell and President Hutchins | [64] |
| VI | Literature, Science, and the Arts | [91] |
| VII | The Professional Schools and Colleges | [121] |
| VIII | A State University as a Center of Learning | [147] |
| IX | Student Life | [172] |
| X | Fraternities and Student Activities | [207] |
| XI | Athletics | [233] |
| XII | Town and Campus | [268] |
| XIII | The University in War Times | [298] |
| XIV | The Alumni of the University | [324] |
| Tables | [351] | |
| Index | [359] |
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
| FACING PAGE | ||
| [University Hall]. Etching | Frontispiece | |
| [The Catholepistemiad, or University, of Michigania]. A photograph of the original outline in Judge Woodward's Handwriting, now in the University Library | 8 | |
| Four Founders of the University. [Stevens T. Mason] (1812-1843), [John D. Pierce] (1797-1882), [Zina Pitcher] (1797-1872), [Samuel Denton] (1803-1860) | 14 | |
| [The Campus in 1855] | 24 | |
| Two of the University's Oldest Buildings: | ||
| [The President's House]. The only one of the original four professors' houses still remaining | 30 | |
| [The Old Medical Building]. Torn down in 1914 | 30 | |
| Four Members of the Early Faculty. [George Palmer Williams] (1802-1881), [Andrew Ten Brook] (1814-1899), [Abram Sager] (1810-1877), [Thomas McIntyre Cooley] (1824-1898) | 34 | |
| [Henry Philip Tappan, LL.D.] (1805-1881). The first President of the University, 1852-1863 | 56 | |
| [Erastus Otis Haven, LL.D.] (1820-1881). President of the University, 1863-1869 | 57 | |
| [Henry Simmons Frieze] (1817-1889). Professor of Latin, 1854-1889. Acting President of the University, 1869-1871, 1880-1882 | 57 | |
| [The Two Main Buildings of the University about 1860] | 60 | |
| [Alumni Memorial Hall]. Etching | 68 | |
| [James Burrill Angell, LL.D.] (1829-1916). President of the University, 1871-1909 | 76 | |
| [Harry Burns Hutchins, LL.D.] President of the University, 1909-1920 | 86 | |
| [Marion LeRoy Burton], LL.D. President of the University of Michigan, 1920- | 90 | |
| [A General View of the Front of the Campus]. Showing University Hall, including the Old North Wing, with the Law Building in the background | 94 | |
| [The University Observatory] | 110 | |
| [Hill Auditorium] | 110 | |
| [The Chemistry Building] | 111 | |
| [The Natural Science Building] | 111 | |
| [The New Library] | 118 | |
| [The Engineering Building] | 124 | |
| [The Medical Building] | 124 | |
| [Panoramic View of the Old Hospitals] | 130 | |
| [The New Hospital Building] | 130 | |
| [The Law Building] | 131 | |
| [The Engineering Quadrangle]. Etching | 140 | |
| [The Dental Building] | 144 | |
| [The Homeopathic Hospital and Children's Ward] | 144 | |
| [The Interior of Hill Auditorium] | 152 | |
| [The Interior of the Main Reading Room in the New Library] | 153 | |
| [The Michigan Union]. Etching | 186 | |
| [The Doorway of the Martha Cook Building] | 192 | |
| [Lane Hall]. The University Y.M.C.A. Building | 196 | |
| [Newberry Hall]. The University Y.W.C.A. Building | 196 | |
| [Newberry Residence for Women] | 197 | |
| [Barbour Gymnasium for Women] | 197 | |
| [The Tug of War across the Huron]. The Freshman losing in the Annual Freshman-Sophomore contests | 208 | |
| Four Society Houses. [Psi Upsilon], [Sigma Phi], [Phi Delta Theta], [Collegiate Sorosis] | 209 | |
| [Waterman Gymnasium for Men] | 236 | |
| [Ferry Field from the New Stand], showing the gates and the Club House | 248 | |
| [A View of Ann Arbor]. Across the Valley of the Huron. The Hospital Buildings, with the University Beyond | 272 | |
| [Along the Huron]. A Glimpse of Ann Arbor's Park System | 280 | |
| [The University Campus in the Seventies] | 286 | |
| [The Campus Elms] | 287 | |
| [The Captains of the Three Student Companies in 1861]. Charles Kendall Adams, '61, Captain of the University Guards; Isaac H. Elliott, '61, Captain of the Chancellor Greys; Albert Nye, '62, Captain of the Ellsworth Zouaves. | 300 | |
| [The Students' Army Training Corps]. Drawn up before the Michigan Union (fall of 1918) | 312 | |
| [One of the Fourteen-Inch Naval Guns in France]. Whose crews were largely composed of the Michigan Naval Volunteers. | 313 | |
| [The Concourse or General Lobby in the Michigan Union] | 336 | |