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From the B 1 The administration building, known as Gilbreath Hall, originally housed all classrooms, the library, and the gymnasium. The first heating plant. First Buildings I n 1911 the campus was composed of five buildings: the administration building, the president ' s home, the women ' s dormitory, the dining hall, and the heating plant. With the exception of the president ' s home, these buildings have subsequently been remodeled and enlarged. The president ' s home. The first women ' s dormitory, Carter Hall in 1911. 8
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Photo by Wallace Whittaker My heart is awed within me when I think Of the great miracle that still goes on, In silence, round me—the perpetual work Of thy creation, finished, yet renewed Forever ... —William Cullen Bryant 7
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inning in First People . . . The late Dr. Sidney G. Gilbreath was elected as first president of East Tennessee State Normal in 1910. His excellent background and vigorous promotion of higher education gave him the ability to guide our school well. Before the official opening of the school in 1911, he su¬ pervised the construction of the buildings and worked on the courses of study to be offered. In selecting his faculty he used wisdom and care, seeking the best qualified people. Charles Hodge Mathes served as the first dean of the college and played and important part in launching the school upon its impressive history. The original faculty of t twenty-two also included: Edwin W. Kennedy, Samuel W. Sherrill, David R. Haworth. William J. Sowder, David S. Burleson, Walter C. Wilson, David B. Simp¬ son, John F. Boyd, Frederick W. Alexander, Delle D. Smith, Della Stroud, Elma L. Rankin, William L. Prince, Elizabeth E. Slocumb, Nellie Cooper, Sadie Brooks, Elizabeth Miller Carr, Elbridge J. Baxter, Mary Moore Davis. During the first year Mr. Simpson and Miss Stroud resigned and were replaced by Christian E. Rogers and Alexandra Allen Arrants. 19 11 DR. SIDNEYG. GILBREATH First President 9
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