Chapter I: 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, '87_m_, 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 145

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

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UNIVERSITY HALL. Etching _Frontispiece_

THE CATHOLEPISTEMIAD, OR UNIVERSITY, OF MICHIGANIA. 8
A photograph of the original outline in Judge Woodward's
Handwriting, now in the University Library

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN