Dickinson College - Microcosm Yearbook (Carlisle, PA)

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Bosler llnll from West High Street Charles Collins, who became President in 1852, capably managed to overcome the financial problems which were still present. So capably, in fact, that at the end of his first two years the College had gained a sizeable surplus. This was only temporary, however. The new scholarship plan proved to be embarrassing, for after a time the greater part of the student body was absolved from paying tuition fees. Collins was also responsible for the pre- carious investment of College funds in the West. These investments were-a source of anxiety until the 188O's. Collins deserves much credit for raising money for the repair of buildings, the purchase of a tele- scope, and the construction of an observatory in South College. Another of his achievements was the collection of portraits of the early Presidents of the College. He resigned after eight years of service. BEPEHTS All i ll' f di , 'Q l Jr! . ft 'fi 1,--4'1 Un ,1 ,, lf I 1 f ,t U, g.. .- I lem!!! 'Q l lid'-M t aft 'i.: if .. - ,X r, ,T 5. 'uw-ff , E z s 2 ' '51, . .gig ' .I it

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1890 saw the re-establishment of the Dickinson School of Law under the supervision of Dean Trickett. It was in 1892 that President Reed organized at the College the present system of deans as it exists today. Four class deans were elected with a chairman to take charge of the College in the absence of the President. President Reed also realized the necessity of well-kept grounds, and accordingly was responsible for a great improvement in the appearance of the College. Students also received the benefits of an improved heating system and the first athletic field for student use. Reed achieved an excellent public standing for Dickinson, and the enrollment increased from 80 students to 350, four times the original enrollment. In order to accomodate the additional students, a large building program was inaugurated. In 1895 the construction of Denny Hall was begun. Since the addition to South College proved insufficient, a new building was deemed necessary. In the mean- time Denny Hall had been ravaged by fire and, as it was not well insured, donations were sought to finance the construction of a new building on the site of Denny Hall, and a men's dormitory. Andrew Carnegie agreed to contribute the entire amount for the latter building, suggesting that it be named for Moncure D. Conway. HBE IN PUWER ll New Face Conway llull 1904 - A . muwwamun