Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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From the misty mass of Main Building the clock tower rises into the ni ht And so these views are presented to all who glance through our hook. Presented, not In a spirit of braggadocio or advertis- ing, not in the spirit of telling the world what we have and trying to make the world like it, hut hoping that these glimpses of our institution will instill in everyone who sees them a feeling of fellowship for us when we speak of our Alma Mater as all Mothers are spoken of — in a tone of love and respect. The Administration Building dominates the campus like a tall pine in an oak forest. It is built on the top of the tallest hill, and in front of it slopes Bowman field, the drill field ot the corps of cadets. From the field, we see silhouetted against the sk a hugh Romanesque structure with sharply sloping slate roofs, a tal! tower that climbs Heavenward, and ivy-covered walls that remind one ot the ancient chateaux ot France. It is an imposing building, and the casual observer feels very, verj small indeed when he a es at this dignified hall ot know ledge.

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; 3tei% ; Looking south from the oaks near . Idministration building

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With a final blaze of glory the sun paints the sombre walls of the Textile Tower, then vanishes in the dusk The interior of the Administration Build- ing is in keeping with the exterior. As one enters he sees the gilded eagle of the United States Army above the door of the Com- mandant ' s office. Clerason is a Military College and is governed by a Board of Trustees, President and Commandant. On the same floor are the offices of the President, Registrar, Business Manager and Treasurer. Truly, the powers that be reside on this floor. The academic class- rooms are on the next three doors. ( )ne of the outstanding interesting tilings at Clemson is the panoramic view that one ma se lire from the tower, where- in every detail looks as if it had been sketched bj an artist in a world of minia- ture objects. Riggs Hall, the new Engineering Build- ing, is dire tl south ot the Administra- tion Building and faces it. A perfectly straight, concrete walk connects the en- trances of the two buildings. Riglis Hall stands like a green tree in a fire scarred forest. The old engineering building burned and this more complete and more pretentious structure was built just to the rear of the sjn- of the old building. As yet, the ground has not been landscaped, and it is the onl scar on our otherwise perfe. t i ampus.