Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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LEHIGH UNIVERSITY URDUE is justly proud of her son Who has gone from her halls and advanced to the position of president of a similar institution. Dr. Charles Russ Richards was a graduate of the school of mechanical engineering in I8QO, and after holding various positions at several universities throughout the country, he became president of Lehigh University in 1922. The illustration shows a view of the university campus from the air. Courses are offered in science, business administration and all branches of engineering. The terms of the original dedication provided that the institution should be one that would provide training and education in the learned professions as then recognized, and in the technical branches of industry. This provision has been carried out, and the school ranks among the best in the line of engineering in the country. In 1865 the Hon. Asa Packer inaugurated the movement to provide for the institu- tion. His original donation was f500,000 together with a large tract of land as 3 site for the campus, to which he added largely during his lifetime and by his will. Since the foundation of the university the equipment and resources have steadily increased due to the continued interest of the trustees, alumni and many friends. The present endowment is S3,000,000. Page Tzvfntv-Fizz

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I'gT '55 URDUE men have long been leaders in their fa fi r if 1 hgh-TQQL culture or Science. The training they have re- ? respective Helds whether Engineering Agri- ceived at the University has enabled them to take an im- portant part in directing the progress of the nation. The following pages illustrate some of the leading positions that are capably filled by Purdue graduates, and show their contribution to society. The things that Purdue alumni have accomplished are indicative of what the present undergraduates may eX- pect to do when they leave the University, and aiford them an idea of the opportunities that will eventually be theirs. The accomplishments of Purdue men are the true measure of the value of Purdue University to the state and the nation. yF

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-...Hb VVATER PIPE TUNNEL UNDER CALUMET RIVER THE working heading above shown is in one of five tunnels under the Calumet River that have been recently completed. The tunnels are about 60 feet below water line, are about 300 feet long, the walls are of reinforced concrete. The project described above was handled by the Subway Engineering Company, of Chicago, of which Ernest A. Clark, C. E. ,Q3, is president and Chief engineer, and Leon L. Clarke, E. E. '99, is secretary-treasurer. Page Twm1y'Six