University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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The University celebrates opening 1883 ance Samuel Clark Red of Austin, 1883 The first student, S. J. Sheffield of Lodi, Texas, enrolls at The University in the law department. Sept. 1 1, 1883 (Jj Dignitaries and students celebrate the formal opening of The University at 10:00 a.m. in the West Wing of the as yet incomplete Main Building. Sept. 15, 1883 j j Despite the argument that there should be a separate university for females, women are admitted to The University on an equal basis with men. Sept. 1), 1883 (!) A chapter of Phi Delta Theta is installed, making it The Univer- sity ' s first social fraternity. Sept. 15, 1883 The opening assembly for 221 students, 8 faculty members and a proctor is held in the Senate Chambers of the temporary Capitol. Sept. 17, 1883 ||| The Athenaeum Society, a campus literary organization, is organized. Yancey Lewis is president of the society which enthusiastically debates issues of the day. Oct. 21, 1883 Red was conferred the first University degree; Andrews was UT ' s first woman graduate. UT ' s first faculty: (seated)John Mallet, Robert Dabney, Oran Roberts. Milton Humphreys, William Broun; (standing) Leslie Waggener, Robert Gould, Henri Tallichet. The University ' s First Century 11

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CENTENNIAL CENTURY The Constitution of Texas directed the Legislature to establish, organize and provide for the maintenance of a university of the first class, and this is what happened next . . . While construction on the Old Main Building began in 1882, the structure was not actually completed until 1899 when the East Wing was added. Note the fence to keep out cattle. 10 The University ' s First Century

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1883 Lightning demolishes Old Main chimney lf The faculty approves the first list of books to be ordered for the library. Dec. 1, 1883 Classes are held in the West Wing of the Old Main Building for the first time. Jan. 1, 1884 During an electrical storm, lightning strikes Old Main, demolishing a chimney and damaging the roof. Feb. 13, 1884 J. H. Cobb makes the first documented book loan from the library. The book is titled Wilheim Weister. March 6, 1884 The Regents authorize the appointment of a Lady Assistant to serve as a campus mother figure. A proper Victorian figure, Helen Marr Kirby is selected and subsequently attains the title of Dean of Women. 7884 The University ' s first commencement exercises are held downtown at Millett ' s Opera House. Thirteen male graduates receive degrees. S. C. Red of Austin is the first to graduate; the first master of arts degree is conferred upon E. E. Bramlett who goes on to become The University ' s first instructor in mathematics and ancient languages. June 14, 1884 The Regents appropriate $25 for the purpose of designing an of- ficial seal for the University. May 17, 1884 H $ wear the colors orange and white for the first time to a baseball game against Southwestern University of Georgetown. April 21, 1885 University Hall, on the Campus, hoard $12. Mrs. A. K Isotn. 3307 San Antonio st. $16 oo. without fuel. Mrs. Jeff Horan. 809 22 ' j st., $18.00, without fuel. MM. A. Ragsdale, -jtS W. 23 4 St., $18.00, everything fur- nUhrd. Mrs. J W. Warreu. 717 W. 2yd .it.. $18.00. Mr . O Archer, 400 Bowie it., $.15 oo. Mr . W. S. Ashley, 2210 Ouadalupe St., $18.00, without fuel. Mrs. P. W. Drane, 2112 August St., $18.00, without fuel; $14 oo table board. Mrs. W. H. Kimbrough, cor. Pearl and 22nd St., four ladies, $18 oo each. Mr . P. M. Rain. 403 E. iSth St., $18.00, without fuel. Mr . S. W. Teagarden, Hyde Park, one room, with board if desired. Mrs. M. 1). Kelley, 2110 August st., $16.00. Mrs. Addie Robinson, 3300 East Avenue, $15.00. Mrs. Dill, cor. Colorado and iyth st . $18.00, without fuel. Mr . J. J. Lane, 614 W. 14111 St., $18.00, everything furnished. Mr . Burchard, 2608 Rio Grande St., table board $12.00; rooms near by. Mrs. P. Whit is. 210 W. 27th St., $20.00. without fuel. Mrs. Mary K. Moore, 715 W. 22 ' St., $16.00, without fuel. Mrs. Belding, cor. 2jth st. and Whitis ave. Mrs. Li I lie Shaver, S. W. cor. 25th and August St.. $20.00, without fuel. Mrs. P. C. Graves, 2005 W. San Marcos, rooms with or with- out board. Mrs. M. J. Russell, 1602 Colorado st., $16.00, with fuel and lights. Mr . J. T. Sample, cor. Congress Avenue and isth St., $20.00, without fuel. Mr . Love, cor. Whitis ave. and igth st., lodging only, or with board. J. W. Posey, 716 W. 22 St., $18.00, with fuel, lights and bath. Mrs. S. L- Shaw. 2501 August st., for gentlemen only, $20.00 A board and lodging chart from 1896 informed students of their housing options. Built by George Washington Brackenridge at a cost of $17,000, the orginal B. Hall was made especially for poor boys. It had hot and cold water and housed 42 students. 12 The University ' s Fjrst Century