Lake Forest College - Forester Yearbook (Lake Forest, IL)

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II History of Lake Forest College ln 1855 the Rev. Dr. Robert W. Patterson, Enos Ayers, Amzi Benedict, William Blair,Willian1 Bross, S. L. Brown, T. B. Carter, Thomas R. Clarke, Rev. Dr. Harvey Curtis, Calvin De Wolli, C. B. Farwell, Peter Page, John High, Jr., D. R. Holt, S. J. Learned, Sylvester Lind, Hiram F. Mather, Claudius B. Nelson, Dr. Charles H. Quinlan, Benjamin W. Raymond, Franklin Ripley, Jr., Horatio G. Shumway, lVlark Skinner, C. R. Starkweather, S. D. Ward, Rev. lra lVl. Weed, Jessie C, Williams, and Peter L, Yoe, conceived the idea ol estab- V N lishing an educational institution that Should be near to Chicago and yet V I retain the great advantages ol a sit- uation in the country. 'iffi2?j i l'-Il,ii if ln February, 1856, they organized ,Tiki-..,f, QE - -it he A'Lake Forest Association H and - -as L .. - 1 , 'ef'-2' t , ' iuurghasleldlghirteen hundred acres of ,15fHi,R 5E1YitxL?T 'EE an . a ol this land was perma- -- nently set apart as association prop- li E iilid f-Hr VIFi5?x lll lm lwlkiffhfyii b Him erty, and the plat ol the town ol Lake Forest was recorded in-1857, every l.nF5lf.z2lm ,ills ',lf ,Q g alternate lot being assigned for a iq f it ,Q university endowment, and sixty-two Ea 165 acres were set apart as an inalienable 4 i'i i ll Campus- ,EI-U. i Em-3 11 vt,- V A charter lor the proposed insti- f gf-Eizfz, .r v- ' -1' hi-.-hifi? - - Y -'f-ei'-f:!1e2:e-i-g g-11: ' img-L 3 U 1 1 , f .- W H fl. x n e I 1-2.1: .iff - lUllOIl vas grha ted under th ttle of -., '4 f ' -if :j,yg35'ZX3'!f: 49W., J 1 ,V 15- 'W'1:PMUWf't5i'f3Ig3ftEjfw3gLi.-' Lind University but in 1865 an act ol the Legislature changed the name to Lake Forest University. ln the tall ot 1858 the lirst step was taken in the establishment ol Lake Forest Academy as a preparatory school lor boys. A similar school for girls was established in 1869, by means ol' a 335,000 legacy from the Rev. Williain Montague Ferry ol' Grand Haven, Michigan, and it was named, in his honor, Ferry Hall. . ln 1870, the Lake Forest Hotel and lVlanuliacturing Company bought over 300 acres ol the endowment lands and erected on the lake shore a grand hotel six stories high. which was litted out in a most complete manner. Alter conducting this hotel at a contin- ual loss lior live years, the company agreed to cancel its indebtedness by making over the hotel, with its twelve acres of park, to the University. This transler gave to the trustees a spacious building and the long deferred college was organized. The Rev. Robert W. Patterson, D.D., ol the Second Presbyterian church in Chicago, was brought to the college as its hrst President in 1875, and served until 1878, when Proliessor John H. Hewitt succeeded him as acting-President, and so continued until Commencement of 1878. Un September 7. 1876, the lirst class entered Lake Forest College, containing eight young men and lour young women. At that time there was no collegiate institution ol' high grade, not under State control, in which a woman could obtain an education such as men were olliered. Lake Forest College was intended to supply this lack, accepting a condition of things already created by nature, and looking forward to better results lor both men and women in an education pursued together. The college building was entirely destroyed by tire in 1887, but 5100000 was speed- ily raised lor a new building, and in 1878, the Rev. Daniel S. Gregory, D.D., of Wooster The First College Building

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KIMBALL, NELLIE PAULINE, B.L. IDePauw 18925. Instructor in French and Dean of Women, 1905-06. LEWIS, WILLIAM MATHER, B.A. IL. F., 19005: M.A. Illlinois College, 19025. Instructor in Oratory and English, 1903-06: Head Master, L. F. Academy, 1906- LINNELL, BIRD MCPHERSON, B.A. II... F., 18895: M.D. IRush. 18935. Instructor in Biology, 1890-91: Physician, 290 Belden Ave., Chicago. Alumni Trustee, I... F. U., 1902- LOCY, WILLIAM, A., BS., M.S. IMichigan, 1881-845: Ph.D. Ichicago, 18955: Sc.D. IMichigan, 19065. Professor of Biology and Animal Morphology, 1887-95: Professor of Zoology, Northwestern Univ., 1895- MCCALLA, ALBERT, B.A., M.A., IMonmouth5: B.D. IUnion. 18705: Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics, 1886-88: Pastor at Pasadena, Cal., 1888-89: Principal Merced Collegiate Institute, Cal., 1889-93: In- structor in Biology, W. Division H. S., Chicago, 1893-94: Now President Mccalla Ross Co.. Mfrs., 558 W. Harrison St., Chicago. MCDONALD, FRANCIS CHARLES, B.A. flarinceton, 18965. Instructor in English. 1902-05: Preceptor in English, Princeton, 1905- MARTIN, RILEY P., Ph.B. INorthwestern Univ., 18905. Instructor in Physics, 1890-91: Instructor in Northwestern University, 1891-93: Newspaper work, 1893- Address, care Evanston Press, Evanston, lll. MORRIS, EDGAR COIT, B.A. Hamilton, 18895: M.A. II'Iarvard. Professor of English, 1891-93: Instructor and Professor of English, Syracuse University, 1894-. 1906-07 in Europe. MORRIS, EDWARD PARMELEE, B.A. IYale, 18745: M.A. Iwilliams, 188-15: L.H.D. Professor of Mathematics, 1877-79: Professor of Latin, Drury College. Springfield, Mo., 1879-84: same, Williams Col- lege. 1884-91: same. Yale University, 1891- NEEDHAM, JAMES GEORGE. BS., M.S. IKnox, 1891-935: Ph.D. ICornell. 18895. Professor of Bi- ology, 1898-1907: Professor of Limnology, Cornell University, 1907- NICHOLS, WASHINGTON ADAMS, B.A. IAmherst, 18345: B.D. IAndover, 18375: D.D. IL. F. 18975. Instructor in Biblical, 1381-82. Died in Lake Forest, 1901. SABIN, ALBERT ROBBINS, B.A. Ilvliddlebury, 18635: M.A. Isame5. Principal L. F. Academy, 187-1-79: Professor of Latin. 1879-81: Principal in Chicago Schools, 1882-87: Assistant Superintendent same, 1887-02: Principal, 1902-. Address, 2509 North :I-Ith Court. SANFORD, FERNANDO, B.A. Icarthagc College, 18795: M.A. Isame5. Professor of Physical Science 1890-91: Professor of Physics, Leland Stanford. Jr., University. 1891- SCHMITZ, J. ADOLPH, Educated in Germany: M.A. IBaldwin University, 18745. Professor of Modern Languages, 1879-83: Principal Elgin Academy, 1883-86: Professor of German, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pa., 1886- SEELEY, LEVI, Ph.D. ILeipsic5. Professor in Pedagogy and Principal of Ferry Hall, 1887-941: Professor of Pedagogy, New Jersey State Normal School, Trenton, 1895- SEYMOUR, PAUL H., BS., MS. IMichigan5. Instructor in Chemistry, 1893-95: Teacher, Detroit, H. S.: Commercial Chemist in Chicago. Address, 87 Dexter Bldg, SMITH, SPENCER R., B.A. Associate Professor of English, 1889-91: Now Principal Wendell Phillips H. S., Chicago. No report. SMITH, WALTER, M,A. lEdinburgh, 18805: B.D. IFree Church Seminary, 1884: Ph.D. ITuebingen. 18895. Professor of Philosophy. 1889-05. Resigned: died 1907. STANLEY, HIRAM M., B.A. IL. F., 18815: M.A. Isamel: IB.D. Harvard5. Instructor and Librarian, 1887-00. Died 1903. ULINE, EDWARD B., B.A. Ilnd. Univ., 18925: Ph.D. Ilseipsic, 1S98m. Instructor in Botany, 1893-95: Teacher and Superintendent, Mankato, Minn., 1899-0-I: Instructor in German, Commercial H. S., New York City, 1905-07: Principal Public School No. 37, Brooklyn, 1907- VANCE, SELBY FRAME, B.A. IL. F., 18855: M.A. Isame, 18885: BLD. IMcCormiClt, 18815: D.D. IPar- sons, 19021. Instructor in Latin, 1887-88: Pastor at Girard, Kan., 1891-93: Professor of Greek, Parsons College, lowa,-1895-00: Professor of English Bible. Wooster University, 1900-05: Professor of Church History, Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, 1905- WHILTLESEY. MILLS, B.A., M.A. IRochester. 1880-835. Professor of Modern Languages, 1883-85: Taught in Beloit, Wis.: Master in Modern Languages, Lawrenceville IN.J.5 School, 1886-92: State Agent Northwestern Mutual Ins. Co., 1892-06. Died 1906. WILLIAMS, CHARLES RICHARDS, B.A. IPrinceton,18755: M,A., PILD. IPrinceton5: L.H.D.tWabasl15. Professor of Greek, 1881-83: Assistant General Manager, Associated Press, New York City, 1883-92: Editor Indianapolis News, 1892- WILLSON, FRED NEWTON, C.E. IRensselaer Polytechnic, 18795: M.A. Iprinceton. 18955. Acting Pro- fessor of Mathematics, 1879-80: Instructor and Isince 18835 Professor of Graphics. Princeton Univ., 1880- WILSON, ALEXANDER GIBSON, B.A., M.A., D.D. Iwashington and Jefferson, 1856, '59, '815. Profes- sor of Latin and Biblical Instruction and Principal of Ferry Hall, 1878-81: Principal Elgin Academy, 1881-83: Principal L. F. Academy, 1883-88: President Lenox College, 1888-94: Professor Omaha Theo- logical Seminary, 1894-04. Died 190-I-. WRIGHT, GEORGE WILLIAM, B.A. IL. F., 18925: B.D. IMcCormiclt, 18955. Instructor in Elocution, 1899-1903: Missionary at Manila. P. I., 1903- YOUNG, JEREMIAH SIMEON. B.A.. IKansas College, 1890m: M,A. IMichigan, 18985: Ph.D. Ichicago Univ., 19025. Acting Professor Political Science, 1901-02: Professor History and Political Science, State Normal School, Mankato, Minn., 1902- ZENOS, ANDREW C., B.A. IRobert College, Constantinople, 18725: M.A. Ilarinceton, 18805: D.D. tsame, 18885. Professor of Greelc, 1883-88: Professor New Testament Exegesis, Hartford Seminary, 1888-91: Professor Church History I1894-04 of Biblical Theology5 McCormick Seminary, 1891- No trace has so far been found ofthe following: Willard K. Clement, Latin,1889-90: Franklin P. Matz' Mathematics, 1881-82: Emil Mendel, French and German, 1892-93: O. F. Seward, German, 1895-961 Rev. Peter V. Veeder, Mathematics, 1882-86, Il-cnown to be dead5: Edward P. Warman, Elocution, 1886-87.

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University, came to the Presidency. During 1878, what is now linown as College Hall was erected, containing Chapel, Library room, Recitation rooms and Dormitories. At this time the four classes of the college were at last organized with a faculty of seven professors. ln 1879, fire again visited the institution and the Academy building, which stood where the Art lnstitute now stands, was burned, but in the same year three additional buildings were completed-a new Academy building, the present North Hall, a boarding hall, now the College commons, and the Presidents house, now occupied by Professor Stuart. ln 1887 the Presiclentis house and the college building were remodeled and the next year Ferry Hall was rebuilt and the present Chapel building added. The Durand Art Institute building was donated in 1891 by Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Durand, and in the same year the gymnasium was completed. ln 1887 President Gregory had been succeeded by the Rev. Wm. C. Roberts, D.D., who continued at the head ol affairs until 1892, when he was succeeded as President pro tempore by the Rev. James G. K. McClure, DD., who continued in olilice until June, 1893. ln that year Reid Hall was given to the acad- emy by Mrs. Simon S. Reid: and Annie Durand cottage by Mr. and Mrs. Durand, whilst the east dormitory at the academy was built out of general contributions. ln 1894, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra J. Warner presented to the Academy the Remsen house. ln 1893, John M. Coulter, Ph.D., succeeded to the Presidency and served three years, when he was succeeded as acting-President by Professor John J. Halsey, LL. D. ln 1897 North Hall was completely reconstructed and Lois Durand Hall was begun as the gift ot Mr. and Mrs. Durand. ln 1898 Mr. and Mrs. Durand presented to the institution one of their greatest benefactions. Alice Home. ln August, the Rev. James G. K. McClure, DD., was elected President of the University and so continued tour years. The next year Mrs. Simon Somerville Reid presented the University the beautiful buildings grouped together, as the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, and the Arthur Somerville Reid Memorial Library. ln 1901 the Rev. Richard D. Harlan, D.D.. succeeded to the Presidency, and in the follow- ing year, through the generosity of Mr. J. Henry Smith ol New York City, was enabled to add George Smith Hall to the equipment at Ferry Hall. Dr. Harlan's administration came to an end at the beginning oi December, 1906, with the Blackstone dormitory, presented by Mrs.T. B. Blackstone to the College, in course of erection, and a Science hall donated by Mr. Andrew Carnegie, and a new and com- modious Commons donated by Mr. Calvin Durand, both through the agency of President Harlan, in the plans for the immediate future. Professor Halsey was appointed at once to serve as acting-President until a successor to Dr. Harlan may be appointed. . .7 Etta-.ai , -f - .Q . . t-in 1235- , ' -:,,j,5f. ',,..r:1, .gm 2'-nfi.'z2'ff5:js2V dv'5'1f1,,,,': .. f - - , TF? ' :f-to T 27 M 1 gli'r,J :gi- ' J Uftm 'tfqis + 1 I 2 P 1 A: '- Q fiftkff - 'V' .. . ' - 2 . b 1 1 'tl W' - ' - IE H+ '-12. l 72171 i'?w.7Tf:- 4 , ,I 'tx W 1 2 '1 'intl .elm , ., wi- 1, fl.. ww fi. ft ,225 miwlt tin MQW , -it .nm:.,!' -- 4'1'l+n'+4 ,Lwmr1 f , ' t fir - V H 5 wL Ml1 't '1l't'f'M ' ' in ,,,. 35 115: iW 3tti Q.TFtM,:l'. 't' . ng Q F? i ff ig e - F - H ' '.+..1s .sf+ n qnzlgyig L'- Piumusno hUl1?sIlTUlllE,5.-l F011 LAKE Hmrzsr COLLEGE i.A1n rorzzsv att.-Nova g rrfosrr' z1.'.:'ANQL1z Ar-'tai Fi Blackstone Hall