University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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The University of Washington. ASI-IINGTON was born in 1854, when Isaac I. Stevens in the Territorial Legislature recom- mended to Congress that land be appropriated for a univer- sity. Upon the condition that a suitable site of ten acres be donated by the citizens, the university was located at Seattle. This site was selected by A. A. Denny and the largest portion of it do- nated by him from his farm. C. C. Terry and Edward Lander gave the remainder of the ten acres. In 1862 the main building, a frame structure, the most imposing educational edifice in the Northwest at the time, was completed, followed shortly by two dormitories. VVith the exception of the President's cottage, these were the only buildings belonging to the University when college first opened in 1862. I5 TYEE 1905

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TYEE 41905 And yet, in depicting the victories which have come to the Vlfashington within the past year, we are ever filled with misgivings that we may appear filled overmuch with the spirit of braggacloccio. But let it be understood that we are trying to be as modest as pos- sible, and if the word Championship occurs often within these pages, do not lay the blame at our door, but rather at that of the spirit always possessed by those battling for the Purple and Gold. It is not our purpose in these opening words to review the different phases of Wfashington life and point out in just what branches we have progressed, but rather to present them in their present form and allow the reader to judge for himself. That our literary department is larger than is common to most annuals is explained by the fact that Vlfashington possesses no lit- erary publication. and we deem the stories herein contained to be altogether too good to allow one of them being left out. Wie do not point with especial pride to any particular depart- ment of the Tyee, but have tried to perfect them all, and if Vol. V. is a success it is not for us to say so. Should you consider it a fail-- ure, come around and let us know. Vlfe would be pleased C?j. As to the Grinds which we have administered, we have this to say: College life is made up of three classes-those who pub- lished the Tyee last year and wielded the hammer, those who pub- lish it this year and repeat the hammer: and those who are coming in their turn with a bigger hammer. The only people open to com- miseration are the members of the faculty, and they don't need it. In conclusion, we wish to thank all those who have helped in the publication of Vol. V. of the Tyee. THE EDITORS. 14

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