St Louis University - Archive Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Chouteau Housi — Student Alumni Union. In the early years of the University, its buildings were among the most prominent sights of the city, and the institution exercised a great moral influence over society. Distinguished visitors who came to the city usually were given a reception at the College, at the request of prominent citizens. Thus, in 1836, Daniel Webster was given a formal reception at the University, and on that occasion made an eloquent speech. Vice-President Richard M. Johnson was also accorded the same honor as Mr. Webster. In 1842, Charles Dickens visited the University, and is reported to have ' been embarrassed and unhappy in his remarks. During that same year, former President Van Buren, accompanied by J. K. Paulding and other distinguished gentlemen, was received at the University. The forerunner of OUT preient-day R. 0. T. C. Page 12

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Clemens Hall, dormitory for male students. In 1835, Father Verhaegen held a consultation with the Medical Society of St. Louis relative to the establishing of a medical faculty. It was not until October, 1836, that they finally came to an agree- ment. A constitution was drawn up, and sanctioned by both parties. Although all the plans were laid, the first course of lectures was not inaugurated until 1S42, when classes were held in a building erected for the purpose on Washington Avenue west of Tenth Street. Tin- University ' s exhibit at tin- St. Louis World ' s Fair. Page It

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Yesterday and Today As the University was growing, the city was also expanding greatly. In May of 1867, the University purchased the property on Grand Avenue between Lindell and West Pine Boulevards for a reported price of 52,600. In June, 1 881, the University closed its boarding school. The graduate school of philosophy and science was added to the curriculum in 1889. From its simple beginnings as an Indian Seminary with approximately 150 students, the University has grown to become one of the largest Catholic Uni- versities in America with a present en- rollment of over ten thousand students. Revelations — all student production. It also maintains a reputation for firsts in the field of education, the Uni- versity itself being the oldest University- west of the Mississippi; radio station WEW was the first radio station west of the Mississippi; Parks College of Aeronautical Technology is the first school of its kind to become associated with a university. The University looks forward to a bright future with the same spirit with which she confronted the past, and takes pride and comfort in the many eminent sons and daughters whose careers are a noble monument to her faith, sacrifices, and endeavors. Dental students ill work in the clinic s in the (. ' y F corridor. Page 13