University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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Sylvan us Morris 1856-1929 Dean of the Lumpkin Law School IN 1870 two young men. one the son of a distinguished Oglethorpe county family and one the son of illustrious Virginia ancestors, entered Georgia as roommates. Nearly sixty years later they ceased in death their connections with their Alma Mater, a connection which brought two distinguished careers into the service of the University. The two friends and fellow-teachers were Chancellor David ( renshaw Harrow and Dean Svlvanus Morris. Like his illustrious compeer. Dr. Morris was a warm friend, one whose every act was done with true sympathy, even though he often gave the gift or did the deed with a touch of friendly irony. His associates and his students remember his many whimsical comments, always spoken with that humor which made him an entrancing conversationalist. His mind was filled with reminiscences of Athens and her people, and a stroll about town as he chatted of the city and its yesterday gave a splendid understanding of Southern culture, which he knew so well. Graduates of the Lumpkin Law school testify to the thoroughness of his scholarship and the power of his teaching method. He knew the common law of England just as he knew his Bible, and he saw in both the principles of philosophical justice. In his thinking and in his writings there was a concise honesty that showed the influences of wide Biblical reading and careful legal study. From his students he required an exactness of knowledge, a logic of thinking, and a clearness of expression which showed how well he knew the demands of his profession. Many, many stories are told of his patience with the accurate worker. Under his guidance the Lumpkin Law school grew in numbers, in faculty, in equipment, and in reputation—distinct compliments to his educational ideals. His honesty and fearlessness in living, thinking, and teaching can be best summarized in the motto he gave the law school: “Know the Truth; the Truth shall set you free.’'

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David Ckexshaw Barkow 1852-1929 Chancellor-Emeritus BACK of every institution stands sonic man who combines the visions of the dreamer with the accomplishments of the executive. A stranger, doubting this idea, would receive convincing proof of its truth if he should ask who was the father of the University. The answer, though couched in different words, would be striking in its unanimity. “Professor Barrow” or “Chancellor Barrow” or simply “Uncle Dave”—an answer which shows the universal affection and confidence of boyhood friends, teaching associates, and Georgia students. Some people must be known to be appreciated. Their talents and works, so human and so great, can not be described in bare, meaningless words. And “Uncle Dave” was such a man. As a boyhood friend and college chum he was sympathetic and charitable, according to the universal testimony of those who knew him long ago. And the years, which brought him fame and prestige, never dampened his lioyish enthusiasm or destroyed his understanding of youth. As a teacher he was kind and helpful, but he never confused sympathy with laxncss, a distinction which marked the great teacher. Every student of his has some personal, all-revealing anecdote to tell of “Uncle Dave’s” insight into human nature or help in time of trouble. And each one carried out into the world the example of his inspiring life and the philosophy of his clear yet simple thinking. As an executive he guided the University to a better day. The student body increased from a mere three hundred to nearly two thousand; the campus, despite little support from the state, grew nearly two million dollars in value; and the faculty was enlarged and strengthened. His contribution, apart from rusting bronze and crumbling granite, was excellently stated by Chancellor Snelling: “He created in the University an atmosphere of confidence, sympathy, friendliness, and affection that is its most precious heritage.

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University of Qeorgia trustees Richard B. Russell. Chairman Thomas W. Reed, Secretary amt Treasurer Governor L. G. Hardman . . . Atlanta Thomas F. Green, Sr...............Athens Georoe E. Maddox....................Rome Howei.l C. Erwin..................Athens Sanders McDaniei.................Atlanta George Foster Peabody William D. Anderson................Macon Saratoga Springs, X. Y. James B. Nevin...................Atlanta Samuel H. Sibley................Marietta Alexander A. Lawrence . . . Savannah Harry Hodgson.....................Athens Isaac J. Hofmayer.................Albany Frank D. Foley..................Columbus L. G. Council...................Americas Marion Smith.....................Atlanta E. T. Moon...................LaGrange Nathaniel E. Harris................Macon Clark Howell, Jr.................Atlanta Richard B. Russell................Winder Lloyd Cleveland..................Griffin Pratt Adams.....................Savannah Joseph M. Brown.................Marietta Albert S. Hardy..............Gainesville Marcus P. McWhorter .... Athens Brick S. Miller.................Columbus Egbert R. Barrett............Gainesville James J. Conner.............Cartersvillc William H. Fleming...............Augusta Enoch H. Calloway................Augusta John W. Bennett.................Waycross William E. Thomas...............Valdosta William W. Larsen.................Dublin Price Edwards...................Buchanan Hugh J. Rowe......................Athens Robert C. Ellis...................Tifton M. I.. Duggan...................Atlanta State College of cAgriculture TRUSTEES James J. Conner, President Thomas W. Reed, Secretary and 'treasurer Andrew M. Soule, Assistant Secretary Lloyd Cleveland .... Henry T. McIntosh . . John W. Bennett . . . Lamartine G. Hardman . Floyd C. Newton . . . . M. . . . Griffin . . . Albany . . Waycross . . . Atlanta . . Madison L. Duggan Eugene Talmadge .... James J. Conner............ Lucius L. Mc.Mui.lan . . . John A. Gaston............ Frank T. Kidd............. . . . . Atlanta . Atlanta Cartersvillc . Hartwell Greenville . Hartwell