University of Richmond - Web Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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EDWARD BAPTIST Scholar, planter, and preacher Edward Baptist supplied the impetus for the beginning of Richmond College when in 1830 he took several ministerial students into his home, Dunlora, in Powhatan County. The reason for this was that the Baptists of Virginia had been unsuccessful in rais- ing funds for a seminary, and the need for trained ministers was so great that something had to be done. The informal school did so well that by 1832 funds had been raised for the purchase of a farm to house the new Seminary. TIBERIUS GRACCHUS JONES In 1866 the college reopened to End nothing but deva- station left from the War Between the States. President Ryland had retired, the new president was Tiberius Gracchus jones, who served during the period of Reconstruction. A new system of independent professors promoted more intellectual freedom, compulsory religious observance was abolished, and a messing system was initiated for the benefit of families impoverished by the war. Under this plan, students could pay their tuition, room, and board bills in groceries. With the resignation of Tiberius Gracchus jones in 1869, the office of president was abolished. ROBERT RYLAND President Ryland was engaged to run the new Virginia Baptist Seminary which opened on a farm north of Rich- mond in 18325 the plan was to have the students work for their keep, but it did not work out so the plan was aban- doned in 1834. In that year the old campus at Grace and Lombardy was established. In 1840 the curriculum of the Seminary was broadened to the liberal arts with the com- ing of a new charter for Richmond College in that year. Degrees, however, were not given until 1849. FREDERICK WILLIAM BOATWRIGHT The Board of Trustees in 1895 resolved to take the government of the college out of the hands of the Chair- man of the Faculty. The office of president was re-created, and twenty-six-year-old Frederick Williain Boatwright was appointed to fill it. Boatwright ran the affairs of the school as president until 1946 and as chancellor from 1946 until his death in 1951. Through his efforts a new campus was purchased, Westhanmpton College established, and the Uni- versity of Richmond created by the merger of Richmond College, Westhainpton College, and the T. C. Williams School of Law. LJQIIOIYXJ

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This picture commemorates the day when Dr. Boatwrighr, our former President, resigned and Dr. Modlin, our present President, took over his duties. Alma Mater bids Godspeed to the Class of 1961 which moves out upon a world that is sorely in need of dedi- cated leadership. May the same 'quali- ties that won for you your coveted degree enable you to build a useful and satisfying career. As breadwinner or home maker, may you be guided by the Christian precepts of the University, just as the Uni- versity has been guided by them in the years that have passed since her humble beginning in 1830. That the Uni- versity has grown in resources and in influence through the years is due in large measure to the devotion of her sons and daughters. Alma Mater is conhdent that in the difficult years ahead you will meet the challenge with a full measure of conti- dence and faith. Nobly will you meas- ure up to the responsibility that is yours. President DR. GEORGE M. MODLIN w- Unk-... '. 'L 'Ay4',fviIifRB I , ,,.i.,,. .,.,,., Mir. .-., -We Mzmraia m..!ff12J7k..J