Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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Early in the 1830 ' s, a movement was begun looking toward the training of teach- ers to teach in the common schools. For a few years a model school for this purpose was held in the Academy Building. It was not until 1888 that John P. Gordy headed the new departments of psychology and pedagogy. Lillian B. Michael became instructor in methods. In 1902, the State Normal College, now called the College of Education, was es- tablished. Frank P. Bachman was professor of history of education; Frederick Treudley, professor of educational methods; and Emma S. Waite, principal of the training school. W. L. Gard came in 1908, Isaac E. Ash, in 1919, H. G. Good in 1922, G. E. Carrothers and Ray Latham in 1924, L. B. Job and A. B. Sias in 1926. J. J. Richeson became super- visor of rural training schools and F. C. Landsittel, F. S. Coultrap, and S. K. Mardis taught methods of teaching. In 1922, A. F. Myers be- came principal of the training school. In 1928, F. S. Salisbury became director of teacher training. A. B. Sias succeeded him in 1931 with Einar Hansen director of Rufus Putnam school. Prospective teachers get actual practice in teaching in the University training school at Putnam Hall, in the Athens High Schools, the schools at the Plains, and the Mechanics- burg school. The Kindergarten School was established in 1908. Constance MacLeod has been at the head of the school since its beginning. In 1922, a course in Special Education was offered with La Vinia Warner director. This was a special course for the training of delinquent children. EDUCATION (Left to right) W. L. Gard. W. L. Gard. Professor of Education A. E. Wagner, Professor of Education, Extensic A. B. Sias, Pro- fessor of School Administration and Director of Teacher Training: E. A. Hansen. Professor of Elementary Education and Director of Rufus Putnam School E. E. Beechel. Professor of Education; C. T. MacLeod. Asso- ciate Professor of Education: I. F. Dixon. Associate Professor of Education, Extension Division: E. C. Class. Associate Professor of Education. 2 6

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In 1912, the School of Domestic Science was established with Elizabeth H. Bohn at the head. In 1917, Mary Tough became principal of the School of Home Economics. Edna Endly and Louise Eckel followed. In 1929, Velma Phillips became head of the department. The work in the department is first of all for the training of teachers for the public schools. The course, however, is well adapted for training girls in the man- agement of their future homes. It also offers preparation for managerial work in hotels, tea rooms, and dormitories. The department is housed in the Agricultural and Home Economics Building on University Terrace. Practical work is furnished for some of the students in the university dormitories. While an assistant in the electrical engineering department, G. E. McLaughlin had work-shop added to his duties. In 1917, a separate department was established with G.E. McLaughlin as professor of manual training, now called the Department of Industrial Education. The department is housed in Super Hall. All sorts of wood working, wood finishing, cabinet making, and designing are taught. Machine shop, sheet metal work, and auto me- chanics make up another group in the department. Sev- eral different phases of the printing problem are taught, including job printing, engrav- ing, press work, and many practical problems of the subject. Local printeries are acces- sible for practice work. Industrial education has been a part of the work in the College of Education. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education is conferred upon stud- ents completing this course. HOME ECONOMICS INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION First Row: (left to right) I. M. Patterson, V. Phillips, M. S. Morse. Second Row: M. N. Swanson, M. E. Snyder, F. Justin, Standing: C. R. Kinison, G. E. McLaughlin, D. S. Grones. G. E. McLaughlin, Professor of Industrial Education: D. S. Grones, Assistant Professor of Industrial Education; C. R. Kinison. Assistant Professor of Industrial Education; P. F. Good, Coordinator in Printing; V. Phillips, Professor of Home Economics; I. M. Patterson. Assistant Professor of Home Economics; M. S. Morse. Assist- ant Professor of Home Economics; F. Justin, Associate Professor of Home Economics; M. N. Swanson. In- structor in Home Economics; and Director of Dining Halls; E. Snyder. Teacher in Nursery School. 2 5

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The Ohio University Library, like many other college libraries, had its beginning in the literary societies, which were so prominent thirty or more years ago. The librar- ies of the Ohio University societies were housed in the attic of Cutler Hall. Accord- ing to the college catalog, these libraries were finally merged and placed under uni- versity control in 1875. In 1904, the Ohio Legislature appropriated $50,000 for a library building and later gave $30,000 for an addition. Through the influence of General C. H. Grosvenor, Andrew Carnegie contributed $30,000 to this building upon the condition that the citi- zens of Athens would have the privileges of this library. The university accepted these terms; since that time, the city through its school board has contributed $1,000 per year towards the maintenance of the library. This library was known as the Carnegie Library of Ohio University. In 1930-31 a much needed new library building was erected at a cost of $350,000. This was called The Q p Edwin Watts Chubb Library in honor of Dean Chubb of the College of Arts and Sciences. The architects co- operated with the present librarian to make this build- ing commodious and modern in every way for library purposes. The first librarian of Ohio University was Professor Eli Dunkle, who gave part of his time to this service. He was succeeded by Mr. Charles Grant Matthews in 1898. Following the death of Mr. Matthews, the present encumbent, Miss Anne C. Keating, was appointed to the position. R Y (Left to right) A. E. White. A. Allen, I. Southworth, C. Martzolff, A. C. Keating, M. Chutter. D. Moore. J. Woolsey. 1 M ' 1 1 ll II w m m ' M IlK H s P ' l. m 4 ®A n ■ Bv ' ipuzr- J ■ y • A. C. Keating. Librarian; D. Moore. Cataloguer; A. Allen. Reference Librarian; C. Martzolii. Assisl i ence Librarian; A. E. While. General Assistant Librarian M. C. Chutter. Assistant Cataloguer: I. Southworth. Assistant Catalogue; I. Woolsey. Children ' s Librarian. : 2 7