College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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t' Q figglfz. ... ,ffIl1?'fl-lla Wh 'H . -M s M Thomas Hall, named for Jona- than Thomas of Topeka, is located on a farm just north of the cam- pus. Twenty Women students find accommodations here, and several college men are employed culti- vating the Thomas farm. ' THOMAS HALL The President's residence at 617 Union Street is named for David L. Gemmel of Olathe, who left part of his estate to the College. The President's home is a great asset to the social life of the College. GEMMEL HALL 'viii Z 2 -

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A fqgalsfy f- A A 23015218 RW is D FRANK GRAY MASON GYMNASIUM Frank Gray Mason Gymnasium was given to the College by Judge and Mrs. M. M. Mason, of Emporia, in honor of their deceased son, Who was a member of the Class of 1895. The building is of brick, covered with stucco, and is three stories in height. In it is a splendid basketball court and a large swimming pool, the gift of Mr. A. D. Jellison, of Junction City. -.,,,-...- -mir' Q ' Q-in i

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O N U I 1 i...fi?'1Qi?lla RQH 'H g as ,,,., v x., CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC The school of music occupies the extreme end of the northern Wing of Administration Building. Without doubt, it is the finest music building in the state. In it, twenty-four modern studios,- classrooms and practice rooms are available.. Orchestra Hall, which is situated on the third story, has a seating capacity of about one hundred. t The pipe organ, which is found in War Memorial Chapel in this building, is one of the greatest instruments West of the Mississippi and is valued at S25,000, 'i Q cl cz- Q1 l if ....-.,-I.. .,- . ....i.. --- . . .--. MA: ei.....riser-i...--,..+-----4---I-r - -f-14