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Domesday Booke (Law School Section) t-'I, I"'i '"I''{•>;'''•! I'•',' '->"' ii».<.g»tfiLa»i '^*^f^ i«l>4«(HPMWMMMii|^ ill rM '-II I \ iil«-\ii><)iliii»>J..ilMi^iciiiilBlii'ulillIltiri|iiluili 5 Father John Carroll with William Deakins, Jr., and John Threlkeld, the grantors of the original site of Georgetown University, negotiating for the purchase of the land in 1789. Designed and Printed by BAKER, JONES, HAUSAUER, INC. BulRlo, N. Y. COPYRIGHT 19.3 3 THOMAS F. REYNOLDS, JR. Editor-in-Chief JOSEPH C. BRENNAN B usiness Matmanager The arrival of the stage-coach with the first students of Georgetown College Domesday Booke OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE Tiiblished by The Senior Class of Georgetown University D E D I THE fame of Georgetown has been embodied in song and story during its century and a half of existence. Its fair name is secure and splendid. In large measure the steady progress of the University has been due to the distinguished roll of presidents, whose accomplishments for the cause of educa­ tion link the Georgetown of today to the modest foundation of that sterling patriot. Bishop Carroll; that foundation was co­ incident with the birth of the nation. The early years of the Uni­ versity and its subsequent growth was accomplished under the inspiring guidance of men who were worthy successors of Bishop Carroll, and who brought to fruition the promise of his dreams. Under the first president. Reverend Robert Plunkett, S.J., Georgetown College first opened its doors to the Catholic youth of America. His gentleness and humility, those virtues that at­ tracted the confidence of his superior. Archbishop Carroll, drew on all occasions during his brief administration (1791-1793) the love and respect of his students. His term was marked by the entrance to the College of many great figures in the history of our country. He exercised great influence on the College even after he resigned his office, and the memory of our first president will always be treasured at Georgetown. Father John Grassi, who was born and educated in Europe, came to Georgetown in 1812 and served as president until 1817. Under him, the College grew from an unimpressive roster of twelve students to one numbering almost one hundred. To make room for the large increase of students, he practically rebuilt the entire College, increasing the number of dormitories and constructing new recreational facilities. During his administration, Georgetown was empowered to grant University degrees, by an act of Con­ gress on March i, 1815. Upon taking oflrtce as president, in 1829, Reverend Father Thomas Mulledy, S.J., quickly tripled the enrollment of the Col­ lege, and likewise increased the faculty. During the eleven years of his two administrations, (1829-1837; 1845-1848), the Philodemic Debating Society was founded; official approval was granted by the Holy Father for granting degrees in Theology and Divinity; the Mulledy building was constructed; the Library was increased to twelve thousand volumes; and finally the beautiful Mile Path was built. The appointment of Father James Ryder, S.J., founder of the Philodemic Society, to the presidency in 1840, marked another epoch in our University history. While he was Rector, the College Museum grew with great strides and became one of the finest in the country. The building of the Observatory, undertaken and T I O N completed by Father Ryder, soon attracted great attention throughout the scientific world. His retirement from office in 1845 marked one of the most successful executive terms at Georgetown. Reverend Bernard Maguire, president from 1852 to 1858 and again from 1866 to 1870, was one of Georgetown's most popular leaders. His charming personality caused him to be greatly loved, while his achievements led him to be greatly respected. The Law Department of the University was founded in 1870 under Father Maguire, and under his leadership both the Library and the Museum were greatly enlarged. The greatest act of the Reverend Father Patrick F. Healy, S.J., president of Georgetown from 1873 to 1882, was the erection of the building that bears his name. Begun early in 1877, the great edifice was completed in November, 1879. Though the building had been contemplated several years. Father Healy was the man who made the final plans and who really, through his perseverance, made the structure possible. It stands as a lasting monument to his name. Father Healy's successor, Father James Doonan, S.J., served from 1882 to 1888. His attractive manner and his personal ability won many benefactors for the College, "nor could anyone more worthily represent her and plead her cause." Recognizing the need for a new building to house the Medical Department, he paved the way for the construction of such a building in 1886. In 1887 the Coleman Museum was greatly enlarged, so that the many new treasures donated by friends of Georgetown could be kept in safety. During the term of P'ather Joseph Havens Richards (1888- 1898), the Centennial of Georgetown College was becomingly observed. During his administration, the interior of the North Building was entirely remodeled, and the Observatory, besides being renovated, was newly equipped. The Riggs Library was con­ structed at this time in the wing of the Healy Building. Dahlgren Chapel was also constructed during Father Richards' term of office. It is thus evident that at the turn of Georgetown's first century, the institution was virile and thriving. That the memory of these and other leaders of Georgetown University may not be lost to those who pass through her portals, that Georgetown's sons may always realize how greatly they are indebted for their education to these great men, and finally that some of the spirit that is Georgetown's may be transmitted through these pages to all who may read them, the nineteen hundred and thirty-three YE DOMESDAY BOOKE is dedicated to the Presidents of Georgetown University. g=F T^v. father Coleman Nevils PRESIDENT OK GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ^I^eyerend Coleman Nevils, S.J. REVEREND COLEMAN NEVILS, S.J.; A.B., M.A. (St. Joseph's College); Ph.D. (Woodstock College); D.D. (Georgetown Uni­ versity); known by all his associates as a splendid instructor and inspiring guide of your men, has been president of Georgetown University since 1928. During his career he has been professor at Loyola School, Boston College, Holy Cross College, and Georgetown University. Formerly dean of the College of Arts and Science, he has also occupied the position of Regent of the School of Foreign Service. During a period of absence from Georgetown he was dean of the Jesuit House of Studies at Shadowbrook, Massachusetts. Father Nevils has been decorated by various foreign governments, receiving the Grand Cordon of St. Sava from Yugoslavia; Commander of the Crown of Italy, from the Royal Italian Government; and Commander of the State from Rumania. He is also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and Faithful Friar of the Washington Assembly. Georgetown University has been greatly enlarged under the leader­ ship and direction of Father Nevils. He paved the way for construction of the new Medical and Dental School which was completed in 1929; the addition to the faculty building; Copley Hall, which was completed in 1931; and the White-Gravenor Hall which has just been completed this spring. The scholastic standing of the various departments has been substantially raised under the regime of Father Nevils. He has given his heart and soul to every activity which has taken place during his years as President of Georgetown University. The dedication of this YE DOMESDAY BOOKE is therefore extended to Father Nevils, in that we may pay him tribute and show him our very sincere appreciation for the many benefits he has accomplished for Georgetown and Georgetown men. LAW SCHOOL WILLIAM GASTON THE first student to sign the rolls of Georgetown was William Gaston of North Carolina. He was born at Newburgh of that state, September 19, 1 778. He was described by the then president of the university, Father Plunkett, as the best scholar and most exemplary youth at George­ town. William Gaston's public career began in 1 808 when he was elected to the general assembly of North Carolina. Later he became the Speaker of the House in that state and still later he was elefted to the thirteenth and fourteenth sessions of the Congress of the United States. It was during his period in Congress that he introduced a resolution and saw to its adoption, for a charter ol Georgetown College which was granted by the national body, March i, i 8 i 5. Refusing the nomination for United States Senator, he returned to his state and was eledted to the State Senate where, as chair­ man of the committee on Judiciary, he wrote the bill which brought into existence the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Subsequently, he himself was eleded to the supreme bench of that state, November, 1833. ^^^ prin­ ciples ol public office as a public trust and the higher level of civic achieve­ ment which he maintained throughout his distinguished career, are best expressed in his own words: "To administer justice in the last resort, to ex­ pound and apply the laws for the advancement of right and the suppression of wrong, is an ennobling and indeed a holy office, and the exercise of its functions, while it raises my mind above the midst of earth, above cares and passion, into a pure and serene atmosphere, always seems to impart fresh vigor to my understanding and a better temper to my whole soul." William Gaston died on January 23, i 844. •^ ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933 REV.
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