Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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The Philosophy Department is one of the oldest in the University. It became a separate department in 1822 with Jacob Lindly, university president, as professor. In 1824, President Robert G. Wilson taught philosophy till his retirement in 1839. Presi- dents McGuffey, Ryors, Howard, Scott, and Super followed as professors of phil- osophy. In 1898, Clyde Brown had the department. In 1921, W. S. Gamertsfelder be- came professor of philosophy and ethics. History first appeared along with rhetoric in 1883, with Cynthia U. Weld, profes- sor of rhetoric and history. In 1892, Brewster O. Higley was head of the Department of American History and Political Economy, with H. N. Conoway in charge of the Euro- pean history. Henry W. Elson succeeded B. O. Higley following his death in 1905. In 1908, the separate Departments of American History were established with T. N. Hoov- er at the head. In 1917, C. L. Martzoff became professor of European history. He was followed by W. C. Harris in 1922. Sociology was first scheduled in 1897 and was taught by President Isaac Crook. In 1905, it was in the work allotted to Frederick Treudley. Isaac E. Ash became professor of sociology and economics in 1921. He continues as head of the Department of Sociology. PHILOSOPHY HISTORY SOCIOLOGY ECONOMICS Political economy was combined with American History in 1892, with B. O. Higley in charge. The separate department was established in 1917, with Herbert B. Simpson as professor. Isaac E. Ash became professor of economics and sociology in 1921. L. E. Crossman in 1923, followed by Homer V. Cherrington in 1925, and Al- bert C. Gubitz in 1926 have had the Department of Economics. (Left to right) I. E. Ash, H. I. leddeloh, I. V. Shannon, E. T. Hellebrandt. A. C. Gubitz. H. T. Hout, W. S. Gamertsfelder. L. Field. O. D. Morrison, E. B. Smith. E. I. Jones, A. T. Volwiler. T. N. Hoover, W. C. Harris. W. S. Gamertsfelder. Professor of Philosophy and Ethics: H. T. Houf. Professor of Philosophy T. N. Hoover. Professor of History; E. B. Smith, Professor of History and Political Science; W. C. Harris. Trjfessor of His- tory; A. T. Volwiler, Professor of History; E. J. lones. Associate Professor of History; O. D. Morrison. Asso- ciate Professor of History; I. R. Johnston, Associate Professor of History; L. Field. Associate Professor of History; I. E. Ash. Professor of Sociology; H. I. Jeddeloh. Associate Professor of Sociology; E. A. Taylor. Assistant Professor of Sociology. I. V. Shannon, Assistant Professor of Sociology; A. C. Gubitz. Professor of Economics; E. T. Hellebrandt. Assistant Professor of Economics. 1 9

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A G Agriculture was included in elementary science which was established as a course in 1908. After a few years the department was changed to Agriculture. From the beginning of the department, in 1908, to the present time, it has been under the direction of W. F. Copeland. For many years, O. E. Dunlap was the associate. At the present time the Agriculture Building, built in 1913, houses this department. The Department of Civic Biology and Botany was established in the College of Education in 1912. From that time to the present it has been under the direction of W. A. Matheny, who is also curator of the museum. The museum is one of the finest in the state with large collections of rare relics. This department is housed in the Agri- culture Building. Geography was a required subject in the first course of study in the University when Jacob Lindly was president. When the Depart- ment of Natural Sciences was established in 1821, geo- graphy and geology were taught in that department. Professors Hoge, Drake, and Ryors were among the earlier heads of that department. In 1857, James Blair be- came professor of mineralogy, chemistry, and geology. A. S. Gibbons and J. C. McMartin were later professors. Geology was shifted to the Biology Department at the time of Dr. Mercer. In 1911, J. J. Richeson became profes- sor of physiography. He was followed by B. M. Thompson. In 1922, C. E. Cooper be- came the head of the department. In a short time geology was added to his depart- ment. R I C U LT U R E CIVIC BIOLOGY GEOGRAPH (Left to right) M. T. Vermillion, A. W. Boetticher, W. A. Matheny, W. F. Copeland, W. W. Wiggin, J. K. At- wood, C. E. Cooper. W. F. Copeland, Professor of Agriculture; W. W. Wiggin, Associate Professor of Agriculture; W. A. Matheny, Professor of Civic Biology and Botany; A. W. Boetticher, Associate Professor of Civic Biology and Botany; M. T. Vermillion, Instructor in Civic Biology and Botany; C.E. Cooper, Professor of Geography and Geology; J. K. Atwood, Associate Professor of Geography. 1 8

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MUSIC The first lessons in voice were given by President C. W. Super. In 1889, Mrs. C. D. Norris and Miss Eva Norris gave vocal instruction. The College of Music was estab- lished in 1901 with J. P. McVey, director. A. S. Thompson became director in 1913 and C. C. Robinson, present director, came in 1922. There are several departments in the Music College. The orchestra is under ihe direction of D. W. Ingerham. The band- master is C. W. Janssen. C. C. Robinson directs the Men ' s Glee Club and the Univer- sity Choir. A four-year course in the University is offered leading to the degree of Bachelor of Music. An excellent opportunity is given students in the glee clubs of the University. A fine orchestra offers training in that field. Men and women may partici- pate in the general University Band. A special band, for men only, plays at football games and on similar occasions. The University Choir is an outstanding organiza- tion and is frequently heard throughout the cities of Ohio and neighboring states. The old training school was remodeled and refinished into a fine conservatoire which was named Music Hall. The Department of Public School Music was es- tablished in connection with the Department of Educa- tion in 1906. The first director of the department was Mable B. Sweet. Eugenia M. Lis- ten, Elizabeth Garber, and Melvia L. Danielson have been the succeeding directors. In the department are Mary D. Blayney, Helen Maaser, Jeanette Brown, and J. R. Thack- rey. This department is situated in the basement of Ellis Hall. Standing: P. L. Peterson, J. E. Thackrey, P. H. Fontaine, C. C. Robinson, A. R. Kresge, W. R. Longstreet. Seated: M. D. Blayney, I. E. Witham, V. Board, M. L. Danielson, M. A. Benedict, H. Maaser, J. Brown. Absent: C. W. Janssen. W. B. Shirap, D. W. Ingerham, H. H. Roach. C. C. Robinson, Director of the School of Music and Professor of Voice: M. L. Danielson, Head of the De- partment of Music Education; D. W. Ingerham. Associate Professor of Violin: C. W. Janssen. Associate Pro- fessor Music and Bandmaster. P. H. Fontaine. Associate Professor of Piano and Counterpoint; A. R. Kresge. As. sistant Professor of Organ and Harmony: M. A. Benedict, Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of Wo- men ' s Glee Club; W. R. Longstreet, Assistant Professor of Piano. H. H. Roach. Assistant Professor of Voice; W. B. Shimp. Assistant Professor of Violin; M. D. Blayney. Assistant Professor of Music Education; V. Board. Instructor in Piano; I. E. Witham. Instructor in Piano; P. L. Peterson. Instructor in Voice and Solfeggio; H. Maaser, Instructor in Music Education; J. Brown, Instructor in Music Education; J. E. Thackrey. Instructor in Music Education. 2