University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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Independence MO 64050 MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY Genealogy 81 Local History Branch 317 W Highway 24 GE MID CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRAIHH lllllmlmlwmmllll 3 oooo 1 26121155 INTRODUCTION A yearbook should serve a dual purpose, functioning both as a mnemonic device for the people about whom it was compiled, and as a historical reference for the people of the future. With this in mind, we have attempted to present as many of the things which dis- tinguish this year from previous years as we possibly could. Our success will be measured by the amount of satisfaction our readers derive from this volume over the years. We would like to express our appreciation to those people who entrusted us with their money, enabling us to carry on for another year what we consider to be a valuable tradition at the University of Kansas. 'UnAuniomztb' gmMCARS,Wf I ,ll 'rowso in lMNA,, 1' ' I , . .4t....,,..,...s.....,,,....:vassf-.WL 4

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LAWRENCE The history of Lawrence is in large part the history of Kansas, for it was here that many of the state's early lead- ers were developed, including the first governor and one of the state's first senators. Lawrence was founded seven years before Kansas became a state. In 1854, a group of hardy New Englanders who believed firmly in religion and freedom pooled re- sources and founded the town company. They built a church before any houses were erected. Most new towns of the era were named after an Indian tribe or local land- mark. Local settlers, however, showed respect to a Boston merchant and benefactor by naming their town after Amos Lawrence. Lawrence never visited the town, but supplied funds and encouragement for some of the set- tlers. Much Civil War history surrounds the city, which was a headquarters for the 'Free Settlement' forces. Border raiders fought back and forth between Kansas and Mis- souri, and Lawrence was a frequent scene of trouble. On Aug. 21, 1863, Lawrence was attacked by Quan- trill's border raiders and 150 Lawrence men were killed. lt was Amos Lawrence who insisted a college be founded here and contributed money to support it. Upon the foundation of that church-related school was built the first University building. The University was located here in 1865 by an act of the State legislature. With its opening in 1866, the tradi- tion of cooperation and friendship between school and city was begun. -from Insight, the Student Handbook 6 i