m^:^"!-'^<j. MmJ^^^'i^'y-'m't ^^m^^immm TbeHJtm&rsky<^'7heSou S^NwWBTf&v^iii^sse "« mA.^ vw/fi €l%^'fw m. Bulletin 1972-73 oPulletin of The University of the South Annual Catalogue 1971-72 Announcements for Session of 1972-73 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SewaneEj Tennessee ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1972-73 College of Arts and Sciences : First Semester . 1972 August 30, Wednesday Orientation program for new students begins at 5:00 p.m. Dining hall open for students at evening meal. September i, Friday Registration of new students, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. September 2, Saturday Registration of old students, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. September 4, Monday Classes meet at 8:00 a.m. Opening Convocation at 12:10 p.m. October 10, Tuesday Founders' Day. October 21, Saturday Homecoming Holiday. November 23, Thursday Thanksgiving Day. December id^ Saturday First semester examinations begin. December 21, Thursday First semester examinations end. Second Semester I97S January 18, Thursday Registration of first year students for the second semester, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Registration of old students for the second semester, 10.30 am, to 4:30 p.m. January 19, Friday Classes meet at 8:00 a.m. March 7, Wednesday Ash Wednesday, Chapel Service. March 17, Saturday Spring recess begins at noon. April 2, Monday Spring recess ends. Cksses meet at 8:00 a.m. April 20, Friday Good Friday. April 22, Sunday Easter Day. May 17, Thursday Second semester examinations begin. May 22, Tuesday Second semester examinations end. May 27, Sunday Commencement Day. AN INTRODUCTION TO SEWANEE The University of the South Is a corporation composed of the Sewanee Academy, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Theology. All are owned by twenty-four dioceses of the Episcopal Church and governed through a Board of Trustees and a Board of Regents elected by the Trustees. Because the founders accepted an offer of land from the Sewanee Mining Company at a place known to the Indians as Sewanee, he University, and each of its parts. Is popu- larly known by that name. HISTORY The founders of the University were bishops of the Episcopal Church. In 1856 nine of these prelates signed a manifesto inviting other churchmen to join them In establishing an institution of higher learning to serve the entire South. Clergy and lay delegates met on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on July 4, 1857, and resolved to begin work necessary for their proposed university. This first meeting of the Trustees was followed by a second in November, 1857. at Montgomery, Alabama. There the Trustees resolved on the name and site of the university. At a third meeting at Beersheba Springs, a resort near Sewanee, they received the charter granted by the legislature of Tennessee. The culmination of these early eilorts was the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone for the first building, which took place on October 10, 1860. The Bishop of Georgia, Stephen Elliott, placed a Bible and Prayer Book within the stone; the Bishop of Louisiana, Leonidas Polk, concluded the laying of the stone for "an Institution established for the cultivation of true religion, learning, and virtue, that thereby God may be glorified and the happiness of men may be advanced." The grandiose dreams of the founders were swept away by the Civil War, which destroyed the tangible work of their beginnings and the means for fulfilling their project. Others continued their efforts on a more modest scale, notably Charles Todd Quintard, Bishop of Ten- nessee. When the University opened Its doors for classes in 1868, nine students were enrolled. Since that time, with the early support of gifts from England and later with the contributions of generations of b THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH graduates and friends, the University has slowly achieved its present state. THE DOMAIN AND CAMPUS The University Domain, located on the western face of the Cumber- land Plateau, is composed of ten thousand acres. The campus of the University, houses of professors and residents, the village of Sewanee, lakes, forests, woodland paths, caves and bluffs are all a part of this great tract of land. The site of the campus and the surrounding coun- try have become one of the most cherished parts of the University's heritage. BUILDINGS The buildings of the College of Arts and Sciences and of the School of Theology are constructed of stones from the domain. In many cases they are gifts of benefactors whose names they bear. Numbers preceding the names refer to the map of the campus between pages 8 and 9; dates of construction and rebuilding are in parentheses. (1) Emerald-Hodgson Hospital (1877; 1899; 1908; 1912; 1950). Built as a library, the original structure was later used as an infirmary. After a fire in 1912 the hospital was rebuilt and further enlarged. Among the donors are the Rev. Telfair Hodgson and his wife, the Lilly Endowment, Inc., and Dr. Oscar N. Torian. The former nurses' home, partly constructed with funds given by Mrs. Frank P. Phillips, is now a residence hall. (2) St. Luke's Hall (1878; 1951; 1956-1957). This building houses the School of Theology, often called St. Luke's. It contains residence rooms, classrooms, offices, Grosvenor Auditorium, lounges, St. Luke's library, and a bookstore. The original building was a gift of an early benefactress, Mrs. Charlotte Morris Manigault. (3) St. Luke's Chapel (1904), the gift of Mrs .Telfair Hodgson, is close by the School of Theology and Is a memorial to a former dean of the seminary. (4) Thompson Hall (The Union) (1883; 1901; 1950). The early building, which housed the former medical school, was destroyed by fire In 1950. The present structure contains the student sandwich shop, post office, and a theatre. Among contributors to the building were the Hon. Jacob Thompson and Mrs. James L. Houghtellng. A new union Is soon to be built near the duPont Library. THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 7 (5) Convocation Hall (1886). Originally planned for convocations oi the University and for meetings of the Senate and the Board of Trustees, this building served as a library from 1901 to 1965. Breslin Tower, donated by Thomas and Elizabeth Breslin, contains a clock and chimes given by the Rev. George William Douglass. (6) Walsh Hall (1890; 1959). The original building, a gift of Bin- cent D. Walsh, was renovated with funds bequeathed by Dr. Edward Coleman Ellett. Classrooms, faculty and administrative offices are lo- cated here. (7) Carnegie Hall (1913). Known for years as Science Hall, this building now houses the Treasurer's Office, classrooms, offices, and studios. The original donor v/as Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Mrs. J. L. Harris gave the telescope in the observatory, the gift of the General Education Board. (8) The Cleveland Memorial (1965), connecting Walsh and Carnegie, was given by the family of William D. Cleveland, Jr. The offices of Admissions, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Aerospace Studies are here. (9) All Saints' Chapel (1905; 1957) replaces the early wooden structure near the present site. It was left incompleted in 1907 and finished over fifty years later. Memorials to alumni, professors, resi- dents, and benefactors are found throughout. Shapard Tov/er, given by the family of Robert P. Shapard, contains the carillon donated in memory of Leonidas Polk, Bishop of Louisiana, by his descendant, W. Dudley Gale. The Chapel is used for daily services of worship and for University convocations, including those at which degrees are con- ferred. (10) Guerry Hall (1961) honors Dr. Alexander Guerry, Vice-Chan- cellor of the University (1938-1948). It contains classrooms, offices, an auditorium and stage, and an art gallery for visiting shows and the University's permanent collection. (11) The Snowden Forestry Building (1962) provides classrooms, laboratories, and a greenhouse for the Department of Forestry. The paneling of rooms and a large variety of wood samples make up the wood technology collection. (12) The Jessie Ball duPont Library (1965) is named for the largest benefactress in the history of the University, Mrs. Alfred I. duPont. It houses the principal library holdings and includes study areas, car- 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH rels, and a collection of recordings and listening rooms. The Archives Room honors Mrs. Oscar N. Torian. (13) The J. Albert Woods Laboratories (1968) honors one of the University's most devoted alumni. It contains classrooms, laboratories, Blackman Auditorium, and the Waring Webb Greenhouses. (14) The Frank A. Juhan Gymnasium (1956-1957) includes the older Ormond-Simkins building. The newer part provides the usual accommodations for varsity basketball, swimming, wrestling, and coaches' offices. Adjoining the gymnasium are the Charlotte Guerry Tennis Courts (1964), the gift of members and friends of the Guerry family. Near the gymnasium are the Eugene O. Harris Stadium and Hardee Field. Residence Halls: Many of these are named for friends and bene- factors of the University: (15) Hoffman Hall (1922), (16) Elliott Hall (formerly the Sewanee Inn, 1922), (17) Cannon Hall (1925), (18) Johnson Hall (1926), (19) Tuckaway Inn (1930), (20) Gailor Hall (1952), (21) Hunter Hall (1953), (22) Sessums Cleveland Hall (1964), (23) Benedict Hall (1963), (24) McCrady Hall (1964), (25) Courts Hall (1965), (26) Trezevant Hall (formerly New College Hall, 1969). LIFE AT SEWANEE Generations of students and residents have attempted to set down in words a quality and a style of life considered by some to be unique. Many features of undergraduate life at Sewanee are similar to those in small colleges across the land. Other qualities seem distinctive. Perhaps a few generalities about these features would not be out of place.