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UM Profiles, October 1969

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7500 Students Attend UM Fall Enrollment Shatters Records A record number of students con­ Week Sept. 21-28. The week was sign up for a course already filled. composition course as a require­ verged on the UM campus this fall designed to familiarize new stu­ Another change which expedited ment if they wish. for the beginning of the 1969-70 dents with the academic environ­ matters was computerized audit of Several new degrees have been academic year. ment in which they would live. fee cards. added this year. A student may Approximately 7,500 students en­ Registration days were Thursday Classes began Monday, Sept. 29. pursue a Ph.D. degree in pharmacy, rolled for Fall Quarter at the Mis­ and Friday, Sept. 25-26. First fresh­ Fraternity and sorority rush had a bachelor’s degree in dental hy­ soula institution, or about 250 more men, then upperclassmen and grad­ been under way a week. giene, bachelor’s and master’s in than enrolled the same quarter last uate students, filed into the Harry Some changes at the University music education, or a master’s de­ year. They came from all parts of Adams Field House, its floor saw- greeted the students. For one, the gree in speech communication. Montana, almost all the states in the dusted for the occasion, to deter­ huge bronze grizzly bear, sculpted The Fine Arts Building has been nation and several foreign coun­ mine their class schedules and pay by Rudio Autio, professor of art, changed somewhat to accommodate tries. fees. * was mantled in the Grizzly Circle. the new Department of Religious Among the students were some Registration was a little easier Also, the students found the exis­ Studies. Room 300, once an art 850 graduate students, which repre­ this year because of some changes ting three tennis courts resurfaced gallery on third floor, has been sented a 14 per cent gain in enroll­ in the procedure. Students were al­ as well as three new courts under remodeled into several offices to ment in the graduate school, or 104 lowed to fill out their own fee cards, construction. house the new department person­ more students, over 1968-69. In ad­ thus eliminating the long lines Aber Hall was transformed into nel. dition, about 130 students registered which used to build up behind the a coeducational dormitory for up- The old skating rink in .the Griz­ in the Law School. billing tables. perclass students, with an approxi­ zly Pool Building is being remod­ Approximately 1,800 freshmen Controlled sectionalizing was em­ mate 50 per cent split between the eled and expanded for sculpture participated in UM Orientation ployed so that no student would sexes—the men housed on the bot­ and ceramics work areas. Heat and tom five floors, the women on top. lighting already have been installed Changes in the curriculum also in a large portion of the newly en­ have been initiated. The student closed space and the area was in now is required to take only one partial use this summer. English composition course as part Bids on the huge new Science of the core curriculum. Individual Complex were approved this sum­ departments may set more than one mer and construction of the 100,000 square foot building has begun in the parking lot south of the Fores­ try Building and across from the Geologists Find parking lot by the Men’s Gym. Other construction projects in the Animal Fossils works are three new parking lots which will hold approximately 120 Carbonized impressions of fossils cars. more than 300 million years old have been discovered east of Lewis- town by a UM faculty member and Survival of Youth his student assistant. Five specimens of the remains of At Stake—Gordon a previously unidentified animal The younger generation is faced were uncovered in June and July with a future survival problem be­ by William G. Melton Jr., curator cause the parents have neglected and lecturer at the UM Geology and abused this country’s natural Museum, and John R. Homer, a resources, according to Dr. Clar­ geology major from Shelby. ence C. Gordon, UM professor of bo­ The men were searching for fos­ tany. sil fish in beds of fine-grain lime­ Youth in this country has not stone when they discovered the been allowed to make its own de­ fossil animal specimens which bear cisions as to survival, Dr. Gordon the geologic title “conodonts.” said. Not more than 80 years ago, “The conodonts discovered,” Mel­ Montana was “a virgin, pristine ton said, “definitely are more than area,” but it could become a “bio­ 300 million years old. That fact logical disaster,” if pollution is not was verified by all the leading con- stopped, he added. odont specialists in North America At present he is studying possible during the 1969 North American pollution of water, land and wooded Paleontological Convention. Scien­ areas near Columbia Falls. Dr. Gor­ tists have been searching for fossils don said he has detected tree di­ of whole conodont animals for 125 seases caused by flourides emitted years.” from an aluminum plant, which According to Melton, the fossil gives off the gases as part of discovery may be particularly help­ a smelting process. He is measuring ful “in determining the age of the effect of these toxic gases on rocks.” animals. “Also, we now know what the conodont animal looked like,” he explained, “therefore we might be able to determine how and where they lived.” Coming Next Month The fossils discovered by Melton and Homer are about two inches New Concepts in Religious Studies—an editorial by Dr. long and are shaped like narrow el­ Ray Hart lipses or ovals. The animals’ teeth can be seen through a microscope. Black Student Discoveries on “Other scientists have seen teeth Campus similar to the ones found in our RUDY AUTIO, sculptor and professor in the UM art department, gave conodonts,” Melton said, “but this Report on Montana Center for a long last pat to his bronze grizzly creation before workmen mantled is the first time the teeth have been the Arts it in Grizzly Circle last month. The metal likeness of the grizzly bear, found with the whole animal. In­ UM’s official still-life mascot, was made from an identical plaster cast deed, until this discovery scientists Homecoming Queen, 1969 designed by Autio. The huge beast, paid for by private funds, weighs were not even certain the objects between 3,000-5,000 pounds. were teeth.” Page 2 Homecoming 1969

Student Involvement By BEN BRISCOE ASUM President As this 1969 school year begins there are many people in this country wondering and worrying about what students will be doing. They have good reason. Unfortunately, that is all they will do—wonder and worry. Montana doesn’t seem much dif­ ferent. The state has its worriers and they have their reasons. There are Montana students who are very un- happy with many things. The con­ cept of “student involvement” is as prevalent on our campus as it is any­ where else. But Montana IS different. Montana hasn’t experienced violence resulting from campus problems, though all the necessary factors are potentially pres­ ent. I feel one of the major reasons violence has not occurred is because Three hectic weeks in October Ileen Bullis O’Leary, Chelan, of the communications which exist will culminate in four busy days Wash.; Nancy Ann O’Leyar and between the student body and the UM Administration. for UM students, friends, parents, Betty Lou Parham, Great Falls; Fair and honest consideration has been given to student recom­ alumni and athletes during 1969 Carol Marie Seel, Havre, and mendations to date. My sincerest wish is for this consideration homecoming festivities Oct. 16-19. Rachel Ann Vielleux, Fort Benton. to continue. I see no threat to this condition. After beginning fall quarter Friday will be dominated by There is, however, an area where communication is sadly classes Sept. 29, UM students spend alumni activities and reunions, in­ lacking. The gap lies between the people of Montana and the long hours working on floats and cluding festivities for the Golden people of the University. To help minimize this gap the stu­ displays, and organizing activities Grizzlies of the Class of 1919 and dent government has expanded its Student Ambassador Pro­ for the four-day celebration. the Silver Class of 1944. gram. This group of students, which formerly spoke only to Alumni work, too, assembling a The homecoming parade will be­ high school students, is now very anxious to speak to you, the schedule of complementary activi­ gin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the people of Montana, about the University. ties for their fellows. Northern Pacific Depot at the If you are interested in hearing this presentation, I urge you Events during Homecoming 1969 northern end of Higgins Avenue. to let the student government know. The Ambassadors would will be as varied as the people who It will move down University Ave­ like to speak to any group of any kind that is interested. Time planned them, ranging from formal nue to the Arthur-University inter­ or place doesn’t really matter. These students are available and dinners to a football game, and last- section. eager to talk with you. minute float-building to last min­ The homecoming queen and her It is a waste of time to sit and worry. Take the time to sit ute cocktail parties. court, Distinguished Service Award and listen. winners and Silver and Golden This effort by Montana’s youth and their elders to communi­ The 1969 Homecoming Queen will classes will participate in the pa­ cate is an inexpensive, but exceptionally wise, investment in a be crowned Thursday, Oct. 16, dur­ rade, along with numerous bands, very important aspect of Montana’s future. ing the traditional Singing-on-the- marching teams and floats. Steps (S.O.S.) in front of Main The UM Grizzlies will battle the Hall. Idaho State University Bengals Queen candidates are: Betty Saturday afternoon at New Dom- Lynn Anderson, Geraldine; Marcia blaser Field. Campus Briefs Jane Goodno, Helena; Clarene Rae Coach Jack Swarthout is looking Hornung, Hamilton; Andreen Lee forward to the game and said he erly program director for adminis­ Hubble, Vicki Jo Marshall and believes this year’s Grizzlies are Dr. John J. Taylor, associate pro­ Mary Jo Murphy, Missoula; Jac­ fessor of microbiology, was named tration, Research Center, and pro­ the best spirited, best conditioned queline Ann Larsen, Bridger; Eliz­ Outstanding Teacher of the Year fessor of finance in the School of team he has witnessed in practice abeth Joan Lindell, Arlington, Va.; June 3 at UM’s annual prizes and Business and Public Administration since he and his staff came to UM awards convocation. A $500 award at the University of Missouri, Col­ in 1967. and plaque from the UM Alumni umbia. Dr. Emblen, who had been A no-host breakfast for alumni Association were presented to Dr. acting dean at UM since August Alumni and friends will complete home­ Taylor through Phi Kappa Phi 1967, returned to full-time teaching. coming festivities at 9 a.m.-12 noon scholastic honorary. He also was A noon luncheon will follow a at the Florence Hotel. one of the three teachers who re­ Dr. Firman H. (Bo) Brown Jr., UM alumni meeting at 9:30 a.m. ceived $1,000 Outstanding Teacher chairman of the UM Drama De­ Oct. 17 in the University Center Awards from the Standard Oil (In­ partment and director of the Mon­ during 1969 homecoming festivi­ diana) Foundation, Inc. The other tana Repertory Theater, has re­ ties. . . . William J. Gallagher, Mis­ Calendar professors were Dr. Walter Brown, ceived one of the first awards for soula; Boynton G. Paige, Philips- English, and John L. Wailes, achievement given by Arts Man­ burg; Merritt N. Warden, Kali- Saturday, Oct. 4—Football pharmacy. agement, a national publication for spell, and Arnold S. Gillette, Iowa vs. Weber State, 8 p.m., Og­ those who work in the arts. He won City, Iowa, will receive Distin­ den, Utah. the Career Service Award for his guished Service Awards from the Names of 1,032 UM students were UM Alumni Association during Saturday, Oct. 11—Football, listed on the spring quarter honor contributions to cultural develop­ vs. U. of Idaho, 1:30 p.m., Mis­ roll, including 155 who earned ment over the past decade in spur­ 1969 homecoming festivities Oct. 16-19. . . . Army Capt. Donald E. soula. straight A’s. ring theater and arts development throughout a sparsely settled area. Snortland, 25, a UM alumnus from Wednesday, Oct. 15—Home­ The UM Department of Physics Conrad, received the Bronze Star coming Queen Election. Medal near Chu Lai, Vietnam, for has been officially renamed the De­ The University set many records Thursday, Oct. 16—Home­ partment of Physics and Astron­ heroism in action while engaged in in enrollment and graduation dur­ ground operations against a hostile coming begins; Distinguished omy. Dr. Thomas E. Margrave Jr., ing the 1968-69 academic year. force. . . . Student leaders—Benja­ Service Award winners lunch­ assistant professor, will teach ele­ Among these a record 1,267 stu­ eon, noon, UC; S.O.S., 7:15 mentary and advanced courses in min B. Briscoe, president of the As­ dents were graduated with 976 sociated Students of UM, and Fred p.m., Main Hall. astronomy and develop an observ­ bachelor’s degrees, 224 master’s de­ W. Traber, chairman of the ASUM Friday, Oct. 17 — Golden ational astronomy program. He is grees, 47 juris doctorate degrees and Student Ambassador program—in­ the first full-time astronomer ever 14 doctorate degrees. Grizzly dinner, 5:30 p.m., UC appointed to the faculty. vited the Alumni Association to be­ Montana Rooms; Silver Class A record 2,925 students attended come active in student affairs at a UM during the 1969 summer ses­ reunion and dinner, 5 pun., meeting of the association board of Holiday Inn. A Time Magazine editor and cor­ sion, which represents a 15.7 per directors Aug. 16 in East Glacier. respondent for the past 19 years, cent gain over the 2,528 enrolled ... UM President Robert T. Pantzer Saturday, Oct. 18—Century William H. Forbis, has joined the last summer. told the association board at the Club breakfast, 7:30 am., Flor­ UM journalism faculty as a lec­ Aug. 16 meeting, “Though other ence Hotel; Homecoming Pa­ turer. Forbis, who was graduated Elevated walks crossing the Oval campuses across the nation have rade, 9:30 a.m.; Football vs. with honors from the UM School of will be completed Nov. 15 as part been disrupted by many issues, the Idaho State, 2:15 p.m., New Journalism in 1939, is a Missoula of UM’s plan to overhaul the green atmosphere at the University has Dornblaser Field. native. For the past two years, he ellipse, according to George L. been far different.” . . . A UM has been the Time bureau chief in Mitchell, administrative vice presi­ alumnus and executive for the Ford Tuesday, Oct. 21—San Fran­ Rio de Janeiro. dent. Mitchell said the renova­ Motor Co. in Detroit, William J. cisco Mime Troupe, UC, also tion is one phase of a series of proj­ Blaskovich, addressed alumni and Wednesday Oct. 22. Dr. Rudyard B. Goode recently ects which will lead to the destruc­ their guests at the Golden Anniver­ Saturday, Oct 25—Football, replaced Dr. Donald J. Emblen as tion of the deteriorating walk en­ sary Dinner and Awards Banquet vs. Portland State, 1:30 pan., dean of the School of Business Ad­ circling the Oval and construction of the School of Business Adminis­ Portland, Ore. ministration. Dr. Goode is form­ of a new walk in its place. tration May 17. Page 3 Monkeys Reside in Army Prison By REBECCA YATES wiring to provide better illumi­ UM Information Services nation, elimination of some of the partitions between cells, installa­ “Malnutrition turns our monkeys tion of a new heater and air condi­ off to things like curiosity in the tioning system, an incinerator to world around them,” said Dr. Rob­ dispose of animal refuse, sinks, ert R. Zimmermann, UM professor cabinets, work benches and built-in of psychology. laboratory features, and enclosing “Our” monkeys are approxi­ the exercise area with cyclone mately 65 primates who live in a fencing for the monkeys to move renovated historic cell block at about over bars in fresh air. Fort Missoula and participate in The purpose of the study with the research on “The Effects of Early rhesus monkeys is two-fold: (1) to Malnutrition on the Behavioral De­ find out just how protein malnutri­ velopment of the Rhesus Monkey,” tion affects behavior development, conducted by Zimmermann under a and (2) to determine how malnour­ |37,000 three-year grant from the ished animals can be rehabilitated. Although Zimmermann admits the research so far has produced more questions than answers, cer­ tain tentative conclusions have been drawn: (1) malnourished monkeys are not less apathetic than their better fed cousins; (2) low pro­ tein monkeys show superior per­ formance in learning tasks involv­ ing food rewards; (3) high protein A RHESUS MONKEY swings from, wire mesh to a pole in the social be­ monkeys react better to learning havior room where an observer records his behavior patterns in regard situations in which curiosity is the to avoidance-submission, sex, approach play, self stimulation and non- reward, and (4) well nourished snrinl. hphmirnr monkeys are more social animals, show better adjustment to their peers and environment. The animals receive purified mans have been compounded by The adults are used mainly for foods, prepared under ideal cir­ socio-economic factors. breeding purposes and the research cumstances with the cooperation But the research implications are is generally conducted on the in­ of UM Food Services. The diet, not restricted to lower animals. fants, divided into two groups: Zimmermann explained, is normal Zimmermann speculated on the those receiving only three per cent in its caloric content, only the pro­ malnutrition cycle in human chil­ protein in their diets, and those re­ tein content is different. The kind dren: “It seems to me that the po­ ceiving 23 per cent protein. of diet the low protein monkeys tentially malnourished child has a receive is “a purified mimic of a built-in form of cultural depriva­ TWO FOOD WELLS, one con­ diet that around the world produces tion because he doesn’t contact and taining food, are covered with Kwashiorkor,” a disease resulting manipulate the environment; he different sized objects to test the in bloated stomachs and eventually deprives himself of environment. monkeys for memory. This mon­ death, he said. “One of the most important places key has learned to associate the “A lot of people think of mal- that children learn about the world larger object with food. nourishment as a depletion of the is in the play interactions with their organism. Hungry animals are us­ peers,” he continued. “So, if you Nutrition Foundation, Inc., a pri­ ually thought of as weak, less ac­ have deviant peer-peer relation­ vate organization. tive and apathetic,” he said, but ships, the chances are you’ll have The monkeys moved into their this is a result of calory starvation adult deviants. new quarters in August after the and does not appear to be true with “You would expect long-range prison, last used to house war pris­ protein hungry animals. effects. The child who has to con­ oners during World War II, under­ However, the tests at the Fort do centrate his attention constantly went a face-lifting to provide best indicate that these protein starved guided by foodgathering and food- conditions for animal living quar­ monkeys are fairly indifferent to related behavior does not have time ters and experiments. Other mem­ their surroundings. The monkeys for other things. The happy, learn­ bers of the psychology department fail to contact or play much with ing, curious child is not the hungry have or will have their experimen­ their environment. child,” he concluded. tal animals housed in the cell The low protein monkeys also blocks. show serious social maladjustment. Receiving the facility as a gift They do not play with their peers UM PROFILES from the state, UM with $69,000 of as much and spend much more time Vol. 2, No. 1 October 1969 in self stimulation than do the high Published monthly October through its own funds and a $58,000 grant May, by the University of Montana from the National Science Founda­ CORRECTLY LOWERING a protein monkeys. Information Services, University of tion, hired Missoula architects Fox, door, an infant monkey is re­ This research is, of course, re­ Montana, Missoula, Mont. 59801. Sec­ stricted to monkeys, and with ond-class postage paid at Missoula, Balias and Barrow to redesign the warded by seeing his companion Mont. building. Renovation included re­ in an open cage. reason, since past tests with hu­ Archives Receive Letters of Civil War fLif “The man who would not sacafice all Both lif and Friends must of them all my young Miss of the Negro Plantation.” be a demon and should go to eternity with the curse of an Avenging Then he sees action in February, 1861, at Fort Donelson, from God upon him.” where he writes: “I have went through hardships enough in the So preaches a young recruit, William H. Austin, farm boy from last six days to have killed me if I had been at home I was not in Illinois, about to embark on the great adventure of the Civil War. the hard fight on the 15th of this month having been exposed three The letter marks the first in a series which the UM archives re­ days and nights being compelled to lay out in snow and rain with­ ceived recently for microfilming. Of the nine letters in the series, out fire . . . so I was only in the fight or skirmishes three days eight from Austin are addressed either to John Sargent or his during which time I saw many of our boys killed and wounded.” daughter, Maggie, at Charleston, 111. Austin apparently worked on He also has a note to his aunt in this letter: “Tell aunt that I Sargent’s farm at Hutton Township, near Charleston, along with have not hung myself yet . . . tell her that I am almost out of the his aunt and uncle. Nation as I have seen as much active service as I dare (tell) about It was through Austin’s aunt that the letters got to Montana, at present, tell her while I write there is 3000 Secesh prisoners since she was the mother of Carl Helmbrecht, Havre, who loaned raming the tent.” the letters to UM. The find is a very exciting one, according to UM This missile is indicative of Austin’s growing disillusionment and Archivist Dale Johnson, since Montana seldom acquires Civil War from here on out his letters become more succinct and rarer until memorabilia. finally in 1864 he resigns—and also gives up women: “There are The letters are a colorful account of a recruit who in the first some lovely ladies here (Helena, Ark.) but as I have lost all my days of the war is bursting with enthusiasm and patriotism, and former love for that class of God’s creation I take the slightest in then becomes disillusioned with fighting, and women. them and have nothing to say to them I have Declared my Inde­ Stationed at Fort Defiance, Cairo, 111., Austin soon falls in love pendence and now only ask to be let alone. with a girl over the Missouri line: “A Fig for your upper ten Girles “I am, John, Respectfully. with their velvets and Satins and laces, Their Diamonds and rubies and pearls and their Milliner figures and faces But give me in place W. H. Austin” Page 4 UM Generates 26.8 Million Into City and State Economy The University of Montana dur­ tana economy, and over the same ing the fiscal year 1968-69 finan­ period received $7.8 million in ap­ cially returned nearly 3 Vs times the propriations from the state. taxpayers’ economic investment, The $26.8 million includes esti­ according to calculations of UM of­ mates of the salaries paid to fac­ ficials. ulty, staff and students; construc­ During the past fiscal year, UM tion projects; research grants; cam­ is estimated to have generated a pus maintenance; cost of off-cam­ $26.8 million stimulus to the Mon- pus student housing and food; stu­ dents’ personal expenses, and the return from the food service in­ come from July 1, 1968 to July 1, Law Officials 1969. The some 2,600 persons in the To Receive Aid UM faculty staff and work study program were paid approximately For the first time, law en­ $10.5 million over the academic forcement officials are eligible year, most of which was generated to receive financial aid for a into the Missoula economy, accord­ college education at UM. ing to Calvin C. Murphy, UM busi­ The Department of Justice, ness manager. under the Omnibus Crime Construction costs during the fis­ Control and Safe Streets Act cal year, Murphy said, were approx­ THE GRIZZLY CO-CAPTAINS seem pleased with their selection of imately $1.2 million. Local contrac­ Centennial Queen Jacque Barnes, Missoula. From left, Jim Nord­ enacted by Congress in 1968, has set aside appropriations of tors and architects were employed strom, Vancouver, Wash., Ray Brum, Honolulu, Haw., and Tuufuli in building the massive new stu­ Uperesa, Aiea, Haw., smile at “their" girl: $18,400 for 1969-70 for the Law Enforcement Education Pro­ dent center and for miscellaneous gram at UM. renovations. Eligible participants must Maintenance costs for the fiscal Past Grizzly Stars Invited either be employed in the year reached more than $3 million, fields of law enforcement — the business manager said. Much police, corrections, probation of the materials in this work again To Attend Centennial Game or parole work—or intend to was from the local area. According to James A. Brown, More than 100 former Grizzly coffee hour at the Florence Hotel become so employed upon completion of college. UM coordinator of student facili­ football captains and star players that morning, and a “Chalk Talk” ties, approximately 4,400 students have been invited to attend the session at the Hotel from 5 to 7 The program consists of loans up to $1,800 per academic resided in rooms and apartments Montana-Idaho Centennial football p.m. following the game. off campus, paying an average of game Oct. 11 in Missoula as part Special ceremonies honoring UM year and for those currently employed with law enforce­ $50 per month, or $2.2 million for of UM’s tribute to the 100th anni­ Hall of Famer William (Wild Bill) the year, to Missoula landlords. versary of college football. Kelly, presentation of mementos to ment a grant program which will pay tuition and fees. Upon The annual student spending The game also has been desig- the Grizzly grads and of a most power, excluding academic fees and noted as Dad’s Day, with fathers of valuable player award will high­ the student’s graduation, loan obligations will be cancelled at board and room expenses, is esti­ all present Grizzly players invited light the game activities. mated at $3.6 million. to attend and sit on the sidelines. On Aug. 12 a committee repre­ the rate of 25 per cent of the total for each year employed Robert Blakely, UM Food Serv­ If the reaction to the Centennial senting the Missoula Mavericks, ices director, estimated that 8,000 invitations is good, and it has been in law enforcement. local Chamber of Commerce ath­ Applicants may major in meals a day, at an average price of to date, things could be crowded letic council, and UM Centennial 90 cents per meal, were served dur­ around the Grizzly bench Oct. 11. any field. Information may be queen Jacque Barnes, Missoula, obtained from Donald J. Mul­ ing the academic year. Of this Coach Jack Swarthout, in charge amount, some $1 million was gen­ of the state’s Centennial activities, joined Swarthout and representa­ len, director of financial aids, has invited the more than 100 tives of the state’s other colleges Main Hall, Room 209, Univer­ erated back into the Montana econ­ former Grizzlies to be his sideline and universities in presenting Gov. sity of Montana, or by phoning omy through purchases, with ap­ guests as well. Forrest Anderson with a special 243-5373. proximately $350,000 spent in Mis­ The day’s activities will include a Centennial medallion. soula alone, Blakely estimated. Prescott is Lifetime Neighbor of UM

By Dorothy Walling personable Prescott. When Main short-skirted dancing women . . . UM Information Services Hall was completed in 1899, it was tough railroad men . . . and youths While a contemporary campus of the home of the entire University. who were trying to imitate all of the University of Montana grows Now more than 40 buildings dot the them.” up around him, Clarence Robert campus. Today Bob Prescott has no inter­ Prescott, known to many as “Bob,” The two-story, 11-room Prescott est in pursuing the hard-boiled ac­ resides in an oasis of the past. home built about five years after tivities of his father. His main am­ Driving up the well-traveled Prescott was bom, contains furn­ bition in the golden years of his re­ Francis Avenue behind Aber Hall, ishings in the style popular at the tirement is to care for more than the 11-level dormitory built in 1967, turn of the century. Prescott uses 1,000 gladiolas and dahlias which one may be impressed by a narrow only the downstairs floor for his he planted “purely for enjoyment.” grove of thick and elderly trees living needs. “The U students never bother around which the street zigzags. Prescott’s father, the late Clar­ the flowers,” said Prescott as he Compared with the streamlined ence R. Prescott Sr., homesteaded pointed to a hummingbird encircl­ UM campus, the thicket of elms, lo­ the property when the elder Pres­ ing a red glad. “In fact, if any of custs, maples, mountain ash, spruce cott came to Missoula at the age of them ask me for some of the flow­ and horse chestnuts hides the large 12 in 1878 from Michigan. ers, they’re welcome to them.” weathered home of Prescott, a 76- The elder Prescott served as Prescott, who has lived at 1004 year-old retired road builder for the police chief, city marshall, one-time Francis Avenue all his life, never Missoula County Road Department. assessor, sheriff, legislative mem­ married. Still a typical bachelor, Prescott was bom near his home ber and county commissioner dur­ he takes his evening meals in Mis­ in a shed where the UM Physical ing his 45 years in Missoula. soula restaurants and employs a Plant Warehouse now stands m In an interview by the “Missoul- cleaning woman. More recently, he 1893, the same year the University ian” for an article dated Jan. 23, has adopted “Cindy,” a brown and was chartered and less than four 1923, Clarence R. Prescott Sr. re­ white English pointer, and “Pal,” a years after Montana achieved state­ lated his experiences in “the times white English setter. hood. when a man was a man and a sher­ He holds a life tenancy right to Prescott remembers when, as a iff’s job was a job and a half.” the property as a result of an agree­ child, he hunted birds on Mount He remembered when Missoula, ment between the Prescott family Sentinel and could look out over “a wild settlement of about 300,” and the University about 10 years Missoula which “had few houses boasted but five stores and one ago. Someday the property will be and no University buildings” and little schoolhouse. At that time Mis­ converted to campus use. over his property, which encom­ soula was flocked with “hoboes, In all this time and in spite of passed a huge apple orchard. A card sharks, speculators, and ‘lift­ proximity to the University, Pres­ small building in Prescott’s back ers’ of every description, the latter cott, amazingly enough, has “never yard is where the apples were commonly called thieves.” been bothered by U students” ex­ stored. He recalled the days of “wide- cept on rare occasions when they CLARENCE PRESCOTT stands “I remember when the basement open gambling, saloons reeking mistake his driveway for a “Uni­ with his gladiolas in his property of Main Hall was dug,” said the with liquor, shooting-mad cowboys, versity throughway.” adjoining UM’s Aber Hall.