University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Coeds catching some sun at the Venetian Pool in the Gables, c. 1935. Dr. Univf South folov there the a Dil beth fotyi conti] went were Dn atevi privi and i CflVj avail 10 Some of the flashier members of the UM Polo team demonstrate their control, c. 1948.

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atUM that it ion the Band of the Hour Majorettes, c. 1943. but that it couldn ' t pay enough. I won ' t even mention the amount because people don ' t believe it. Dr. Pearson then told me that if the salary was okay with me, UM would be glad to have me. This is how it all started. Dr. Rosborough taught German at UM for 41 years thereafter. On September 12, 1926, the Miami News reported that final work on the Anastasia Building was being rushed and it would be ready for the opening on October 15. Then, on the night of September 17, a severe hurricane struck Miami, causing extensive property damage. Physical damage to the Anastasia Building was slight, and Sec- retary Ashe (who became the president of UM in November), told everyone involved that the school would open on schedule: October 15. While the hurricane had little physi- cal effect on the University itself, its psychological implications for the local financial situation were more detrimental. Already involved in a depressed local ec- onomy, South Florida was struggling to rid its tarnished economic image. But the hurricane smashed all hope of a speedy recovery.

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Mary Flynn and Sidney Dimmig, Editor of the Hurricane, check a proof for next day ' s issue, 1947. Dr. Tebeau: The fortunes of the University rose and fell with those of South Florida. The Florida depression followed on the heels of the collapse of the real estate market. In the fall of 1929, the national depression came to deepen the economic distress. The economic doldrums lasted well into the 30s and only the coming of the second World War at the end of the decade brought a real turn- around in the fortunes of Florida and UM. Difficulty in raising money proved to be the university ' s number one handicap for years to come. Large budget deficits continued until finally the University went into receivership in 1932. Its assets were sold in 1934, and it was reorganized. During this adversity, faculty unhappiness with the administration of the struggling college prompted something of a revolt. President Ashe, elected in Nov- ember, 1926, suddenly found himself caught up in a swirl of complaints about athletes ' privileges, treatment of professors, and the allegation that teachers had not re- ceived their just proportion of the few available dollars in salary. A committee The economic dol- drums lasted well into the 30s and only the com- ing of the second World War at the end of the decade brought a real turnaround , . 11