University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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T I f f : The Library THIS haven of quiet ami rest is the gift of that prince of philanthropists Andrew Carnegie. It is. however, another one of the substantial improve- ments which the University owes to the zeal and industry of her retired president. Mr. Carnegie had already liequcathcd a munificent sum to the City of Ix-xiugtou for the founding of a Public Library. He had no idea of dc|»arting from his well-established custom of never endowing two similar institutions in the same city. However, the magnetic personality and the Scotch sagacity of Dr. Patterson conspired to induce the noted lienefactor to depart from his usual plans and to honor us with the princely gift. With untiring energy the president now set himself to secure for the new Library the Iwst of the literature of the world. His efforts were rewarded Itcyond all expectations, and he now has the pleasure of knowing that the new Library contains the oldest ami the best of all the literature that man has produced. Here is to In found the divine handiwork of the master-spirits of the ages. Within the frescoed walls of this shrine of literature is contained the re t rd of all that man has done upon the earth. All that man has thought, all that man has felt all is held bound between the covers of the hooks which line the walls of this building. Hen' the scholar can go for communion with the minds of other «lays. H«-re the historian can Irani tin- nature of long-forg««tten | eoplrs. » r the | oct catch the inspire«l breath from kimlrtvl souls. The scientist ran learn « f the latrat research work along his chosen line » f endeavor. ir the public man can delve into the hidden mysteries of political economy. The president can burrow deep into the philosophy of the sages. or the less solier minded can seek enjoyment in the popular magazine. The Library is the one place where each person can In- in congenial company. It Ls the meeting-place of master-thinkers, as well as c»f those who wish to steal off from class-work and enjoy an hour of quiet reveling, away from the watchful eye of the all-wise Prof. The books in the Library have lieen selected with the utmost care by those who know their business. There is not a «‘lection in Ken- tucky that can compare with it in range of subjects covered. larger selections are common, but few have such a grasp of all phases of human interest. Never can the critic say of our Library that there are t«H many hooks and loo little in them.” ffiTTn rroam areBC ’i -Tf 4' TTTTTTV'y I VW il l 11 m i.v.ijM

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 r 1M I tNi e -r e: e im ele: ven c— A Tribute to James K. Patterson Nearly half a century ago James K. Patterson became the head official of flic A. and M. College of Kentucky. Since that time he has given his life and energy to the building up of this Institution. Old age has crept upon him almost unawares and he has seen the dream of his youth only partially perfected. He has seen it grow from a school with four professors, with a graduating class of only one student, to a University with seventy-five professors ami one hundred graduates. He was the initiator of each forward step. Though retired from his position, he is yet the father and guardian of his only living child—the State University of Kentucky. President Patterson is one of the most illustrious men the State has ever had. His work is l cyond comparison; it is a standard by which to judge others. His quick perception, his choice vocabulary, his refined utterance and his masterly mind arc unequalled. With his indomitable courage and incomparable strength ami virtue he overcame all political prejudices, ami won the respect of his enemies. He is too great to fall by public criticism. He is a true friend, a pious gentleman and a joyous companion. Within that aged breast beats the heart of a noble man. The great lesson of his life is the fruit- fulness of unselfish striving for high impersonal aims. 13333 12