Blackburn College - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Carlinville, IL)

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Dedication Emersonis statement that i'An institution is but the lengthened shadow of a man comes close to being literally true of Blackburn. Our College would not be what it is if Dr. and Mrs. Hudson had not come here, and if they had not put thirty-three years into the upbuilding of the institution. They built their characters and their ideals into the College to such a degree that Black- burn will reflect these qualities for decades to come. When Dr. Hudson came to Blackburn there were not more than 35 students in the College and in the academy then operated by the College. Blackburrfs financial resources were so meagre as almost to be non-existent. We had no work plan. There were two buildings. When he retired there were about 300 students, six buildings, a famous work plan, and a large endowment. These physical, tangible improvements were matched by a deep and strong spirit of enthusiasm and of faith. Dr. Hudson was ably assisted in all his work by Mrs. Hudson, whose devotion to Blackburn was at least as great as his. Blackburn is fortunate that the Hud- sons came here. We are glad to salute them, and to honor their achievements. ROBERT P. LUDLUM President J

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Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and above all, prayed for? THOMAS R. ARNOLD