Ohio Wesleyan University - Le Bijou Yearbook (Delaware, OH)

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LIBRARY STAFF . 1899 NKNOWN to many students, Slocum Library is storehouse for a wealth of cultural opportunities. Housing about l60,000 volumes, the library is ranked by accrediting agencies as one of the outstanding liberal arts college collections in the United States. A monthly book list is placed on tables available for everyone, and among other services is an excellent and complete vocational tile which indexes mare than two hundred occupations. On the first floor is a Treasure Room which contains medieval illustrated manuscripts, early printed books, and a collection of old and rare Bibles. The Browning collection, gift of Dr. Gunsaulus, has letters and autographs of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, many of the books from their library, and small articles from their home. Over the entrance to the main reading room is an oil portrait of Browning, probably the lost before his death. Integrated with the library is the Methodist Historical Collection, com- posed ot many rare books, relics, mementos, and manuscripts relating to the early Methodist history of this section ot the country. Current displays in the reading room, arranged by the library and var- ious campus organizations, contribute to the interest in educational events during the year. Standing, left to right Jenkins, Haley, Hall. Seated: lrwin, McElroy, Riesner, Williams, Spencer.

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Left to right: Sheridan, Somerville, Fretts. ...,v:-nnn1e--::5-f-m-eu..--- f- - .32 ., - .,'fL --f.: ., ig..-A ,Li an -pkisv' -.,..5-fc: 4- 1.91:---wv -f-4 '4 11 WESLEYAN DEANS 1877 LONG with the many duties necessary to keep student life run- ning smoothly and cooperatively, the Wesleyan deans find time to win the respect and admiration of both students and faculty. As Dean of Women of her Alma Mater, Miss Mary Helen Fretts lives at Monnett and comes in close contact with the upperclass women. Wes- leyan coeds feel a bond of helpful understanding and encouragement extended to them by Miss Fretts, who also capably serves as adviser to Panhellenic Council, Women's Student Government, and Mortar Board. During his five years as Dean of Men, Joseph Somerville has helped many men to find a place for themselves at Wesleyan. Adviser to Inter- fraternity Council, Student Council, and a member of the Athletic Board, Dean Somerville keeps in touch with all phases of college life. His never- failing smile and cordial greeting make him a friend to all who know him. Working in conjunction with President Burgstahler and the other deans, and managing a large part of the administrative work is Harold J. Sheridan, Dean of the College. Although his work is mainly connected with the faculty members, he comes very close to students as head of the Education Depart- ment. Now finishing his sixth year in the capacity of dean, Mr. Sheridan has been a part of the faculty for eighteen years.

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, 1. ,. ei , xrlt ti iii Zeit .J 11- Stancling, left to right: Cartmell, Lacy, Wright, Shipps. Seated: Alcott, Richey, Meredith, Anderson, Ramsey, Beal. ALUMNI AND NEW STUDENT OFFICE 1921 INCE i92l the Alumni and New Student Office has been under the direction of Herman Shipps. Unlike many schools where this work is carried on independent of university administration, it is at Wesleyan an integral part of the college. The Alumni Office has organized and advised the alumni clubs which range in location from Maine to Florida and from California to New York. Occasionally there are get-together meetings in foreign countries throughout the world. Few students realize at present how much their Alma Mater will mean to them in future years. The Alumni Magazine, published through this office, also helps to keep the graduate in touch with the university. The results of effective alumni connections are apparent in the success- ful new student work handled by the department. Every day the secretaries are kept busy answering the many letters of recommendation for prospective students sent in by interested alumni, The field work conducted by Mildred Alcott, William Lacy, and Mr. Shipps enables Ohio Wesleyan to establish broad contacts in high schools throughout the nation. These are augmented by the personal appearances of President Burgstahler and faculty and student groups which are all arranged for by Mr. Shipps. As a result of this work, Ohio Wesleyan continues to draw the high type of students for which it is noted.