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

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Ohio Wesleyan's Charles Elihu Slocum Library, dedicated in l898, progressed from one bookcase of 700 volumes in 1844 to a library housing over 270,000 volumes, periodicals, pamphlets and documents. Slocum Library is generally considered one of the finest libraries in the country. One of the unique features of the Library is the Treasure Room located on the third floor. Examples of various stages of the development of recorded thought are on display, and the exhibits range from clay tablets made in 2400 B.C. to early printing. Also shown are the famous Walt Whitman and Browning Memorabilia collections. lf The staff of Slocum Library. Miss Virginia Kirk, Miss Mildred McElroy, Mrs. Mathelle Williams, Mrs. Robert Smith, and Mr. John Reed. SLOCUM LIBRARY Dr. John Herrold Lancaster is the Director of Slocum Library. The use of the library facilities leads a student who is looking for a book first to the card catalogue and then into the stacks where his search is rewarded.

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RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES 1, Miss Barbara Main gets information from the files while Marianna DeSpain and Mr. Van Valkenburgh discuss future religious programs. ' The Office of Religious Activities manifests its obiectives in many ways. lt is the administrative center for the Chapel Committee and also works out the administrative details for the Merrick Lectures, a yearly program of lectures which is one of the oldest and most respected in the field of religious thought in the world. The Religious Emphasis Days also originate from the Office of Religious Activities as do the two annual convocations each academic year. Perhaps some of the lesser known but equally important activities of the Office are its programs of volunteer leadership in local churches, consultation in Religious Education, and co- ordinating the International Speakers Bureau. As a Christian centered organization, the Office of Religious Activities is also entrusted with denominational relationships and pre- professional fellowships. An activity seldom considered a function of the Office is its personality centered program of counseling and hospital visitations. The members of this staff devote a minimum of three hours per day to personal coun- seling and to maintaining contacts with Wesleyan students in the University infirmary and Jane M. Case Hospital. Reverend Gay takes time to keep abreast of the latest trends in religion and religious education.

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DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI FUND Howie Strauch is an able administrator and a well known personality on Wesleyan's campus. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Mrs. Glee H. Murray, Assistant to the Director of University Relations, is an authority on alumni matters. ' Although he may be one of the younger members of Ohio Wesleyan's team of efficient and dedicated adminis- trators, Howard E. Strauch is one of the University's busiest executives. The youthful Strauch, who was president of the Class of l95O, has served Ohio Wesleyan as Asst. Alumni Secretary, Alumni Field Secretary, and as Alumni Secretary and Admissions Counselor. ln i958 two more positions were entrusted to Mr. Strauch when he was appointed Director of Development and Director of the Alumni Fund. As Director of Development, Mr. Strauch is assisted by Dale T. Bruce in overseeing the long and short range development programs of the University. As Director of the Alumni Fund he is chairman in charge of the organized financial effort among alumni and friends of Ohio Wesleyan. TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Harland Roby hands a car permit to Jon Hillegas, Safety Committee Chairman. Qejiitg Q 4.-,