Knox College - Gale Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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'13 KNOX COLLEGE depressing influence of the Civil NVRT, there were, during the fave years of his presidency, but seventy persons graduated from both College and Seminary. Dr. Curtis died in office in the year, 1863, greatly beloved by all who knew him. DR. WILLIAIVI STANTON CURTIS During the five years of his administration from 1863 to 1868 seventy-three persons graduated from the institution. He was a strong and good man and stren- uous in accomplishing what he deemed right. An exception among those who have been president of Knox College he was opposed to the co-education of the sexes. DR. JOHN P. GULLIVER At that time pastor of a large Congregational church in Chicago and well known as an effective speaker in pulpit and on platform was elected to the presidency in the hopes that his talents and his reputation would attract and hold students and with the public secure recognition and pecuniary aid. Presbyterian trustees waived objection on denominational grounds but he vias unanimously elected. His ad- ministration was brilliant. He brought strong additions to the faculty' the number of students increased but at the end of four years so great was the reduction in the income-bearing property that the trustees deemed large reductions in expenses imperative. The president insisted on an increase both in teaching force and equipment and resigned several members of the faculty going at the same time. HON. NEVVTON BATEMAN After an interregnum of three years during which Dr. Albert Hurd served as Dean Hon. INewton Bateman was called to the presidency in 1874. His fame in the educational line was already national due to his marvelous record as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. During Dr. Batemans administration the college grew largely. The gymnasium Alumni Hall and the additions to Whiting Hall were built and the standard of the curriculum was raised. In 1883 the Con- servatory was started. The Cadet Corps followed in 1884 and later an art school was opened. In 1892 Dr. John H. Finley was elected president. Dr. Bateman con- tinued as President Emeritus until his death in 1897. Besides the prosperity al- ready mentioned Dr. Bateman left a yet more lasting memorial in the sweet in- fluence which he exerted over all who came in touch with him. JOHN H. PINLEY her increased patronage under his administration is a reliable witness cf his suc- cess. In a large measure he was the life and spirit of the college during his pres- idency. His work was not in tne class room but in the held lecturing raisin money and securing students. He had the confidence of all and whatever the undertaking his hands were upheld by pupil teacher and general public. Knox College owes him a debt of gratitude for enlarging her reputation among sister colleges. His ovin reputation spread likewise and during his term of service here he was offered several important positions in other colleges. He resigned the presidency of the college in 1899 and after a little more than a year of editorial work he was called to the chair of American Politics at Princeton University. Professor Finley is still a trustee of Knox and although he is wedded to a college on the Atlantic coast nevertheless he still loves his alma mater on the western prairies as is shown by his various acts and deeds. During the year immediately following the resignation of Dr. Finley Knox was without a president. The affairs of the institution were intrusted to Professor T. R. Willard who was unanimously elected Dean of the faculty. Under Dean Willards management the college continued to grow and affairs were in excellent condition when Dr. McClelland came to its head in 1900. Love to one friendship to few and ood will toward 110116.-THE FACULTY. , , 3 7 7 C 1 V f . 5 7 1 , ' , T , . c L 1 , , C Y 1 v C 4 Was unanimously elected president of Knox College, his alma mater, in 1892, and 1 l or Y 1 Q b C y C 7 V ' Y 7 V Y , , 1 , , C . . . 3 T ' K7 , , g

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