Barnard College - Mortarboard Yearbook (New York, NY)

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3n ilmnnam Jacob H. Schiff was a member of the original Board of Trustees of Barnard College, and its Treasurer during the first four years of its existence. He always retained an interest in the College, and in 1915, wishing to do something for the city in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his landing in this country as a young man, he decided to present to Barnard College the building which was completed in 1917 and which is known as Students Hall. Mr Schiff was particularly interested in the idea of a college community where young women of different classes and creeds could meet and learn to know one another, so that they could work together in future for the good of the city and nation. In his deed of gift he stipulated that there should be no discrimination made in favor of any particular religious group or class in the use of the building, and also that it should serve as far as possible as a center for meetings of women students of Teachers College and Columbia University, as well as of Barnard. His broadmindedness and vision were shown in his realization of the ethical and social results which may be obtained from the intercourse of students in College. Together with the almost countless other organizations and institutions which benefited by his generosity and wisdom, Barnard College grieves for his loss. Frederic B. Jennings, a distinguished lawyer of this city, was a member of the Board of Trustees of Barnard College from November, 1900, and Clerk of the Board from December, 1910, until his death in May, 1920. He was one of the best friends of the College, giving much time and thought to the legal and financial problems with which the Board of Trustees and its various com- mittees have to deal. His judgment, his careful and conscientious attention, and his knowledge, were deeply appreciated by his colleagues on the Board, and by the Administration. Shortly before his death, he worked long and patiently on the revision of the By-Laws and Statutes of the College. Barnard is most grateful for his friendly interest and help, and feels that in his death it has lost one of its most valued officers.

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Chairman John G. Milburn Vice-Chairman Mrs. A. A. Anderson Clerk Pierre Jay Treasurer George A. Plimpton Mrs. Joseph H. Choate Mrs. Alfred Meyer George A. Plimpton Mrs. James Talcott Mrs. Henry Fairfield Osborn Mrs. A. A. Anderson Edward W. Sheldon Frederic B. Jennings Nicholas Murray Butler, Ph.D., Jur.D., LL.D. (Cantab.), D.Litt. (Oxon) Albert G. Milbank Miss Clara B. Spence Howard Townsend Deceased. John G. Milburn Miss Charlotte S. Baker Pierre Jay Mrs. Charles Cary Rumsey Mrs. Ogden Mills Reid Mrs. Caroline B. Crocker Miss Mabel Choate George W. Wickersham James R. Sheffield Mrs. Alfred F. Hess (Alumnae Trustee, 1919-1923) Lucius H. Beers The Very Rev. Howard C. Robbins

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