Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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J. Lynn Barnard, A.M., Ph.D. t t JLYXN BARNARD, Ph.D., Professor of History and Political Science, is • one of the most popular members of lJrsinus’ faculty. He was born in Milford, Otsego County, New York, on August 9, 1867. When he was but three months old his father, who was a physician, died, leaving his education entirely in the hands of his mother. When he had reached the age of nine years, Mrs. Barnard wisely decided to remove to Cooperstown, New York, in order that her son might receive the benefits of the excellent public schools of that place, then under the principalship of Dr. John G. Wright, who later became the principal of the Girls' High School of Philadelphia. In 1886 he entered Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, from which institution lie was graduated in 1892. Two years, however, of the time inter veiling between entrance and graduation were spent in teaching. While a student at Syracuse, Dr. Barnard became especially interested in the study of History under Charles J. Little, D.D., LL.D., who is now President of the Garrett Biblical Institution at Evanston, 111. In the fall, immediately following his graduation, Dr. Barnard was called to an editorial position on the Peoria (111. ) Transcript. Long hours and night work proved too great a strain, and lie soon resigned to accept an instructorship in History and Political Economy at Epvvortli Seminary, Kpworth, Iowa. In September of 1893 he married Miss Jessie May Cummings, of Syracuse, New York, a graduate of Knox College. During the years 1894-97 Dr. Barnard had charge of the Department of English in a German American private school in Philadelphia. I11 addition to this work he continued graduate study (begun the previous year) at the Wharton School of Finance and Economy, University of Pennsylvania. Here he came under the instruction of such men as Dr. Edmund J. James, now of the University of Chicago, in Constitutional Law and Public Finance : Dr. Simon N. Patten, who Shares with Professor Clark, of Columbia, the honor of enthusiastic recognition by German and Austrian economists ; and Dr. James Harvey Robinson, now dean of Barnard College, and Professor Edward P. Cheyney, in European History. I11 1897 he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Ursinus College organized in the fall of 1897 a special department of History and Political Science, with an accompanying professorship, to which Dr. Barnard was appointed. Through his efforts the work of the department was skilfully planned for the purpose of giving a thorough training in History, Economics, and Politics. nt

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Directors of the College. f5 tS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. Hon. IIijnry W. Kratz, ...... Norristown, Pa., 186S. SECRETARY. Rrv. Joseph H. Hkndricks, D.D., .... Collegeville, Pa., 18S7. TREASURER. F. G. Hobson, Esq., A.M., . . . Collegeville, Pa., PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. Rkv. Hunky T. Spangi.uk, D.D., Collegeville, Pa., 18S4. J. W. Sunderland, LL.D., ..... Collegeville, Pa., 1S6S. Hon. Lewis Royer, M.D., . 1 . Norristown, Pa., ,x75 Hon. Hiram C. Hoover, ...... Hoover town, Pa., 187S. Rev Aaron Spangler, A.M., .... York, Pa., 1879- J A. Strassburger. A.M., Norristown, Pa., 1880. Rev. William S. Andrews, ..... Fairview Village, Pa., 1889. Hon. Henry K. Hover, A.M., ..... Philadelphia, Pa., 1890. Rev. J. II. Seciiler, D D Philadelphia, Pa., 1S91. Rev. Nevin W, Helfrich. A.M., ..... Allentown. Pa., 1S9I A. H. Fetterolf, Ph.D., LL.D., .... Philadelphia, Pa., 1894. James M Andrews, M.D., LL.D., .... Philadelphia, Pa.. 1894. Rev. D. W. Kbbkrt, D.D., . Milton, Pa., 1894. Rev. J . W. Memingkr, A B., ..... Lancaster, l’a.. 1896. Rev. George S. Sorbkk, A.M., Watsontown, Pa., 1897. A. W. Rom BERGER, Ksft., A M.. ..... Norristown, Pa., 1898. Francis J. Clamor, ...... Collegeville, l’a.. 1899. Samuel Spkankle, ...... Altoona, Pa., 1899. •3

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Since his appointment he has been one of the most wide-awake, up-to-date professors of the institution. His active interest in College athletics has led him to render much valuable assistance to the Athletic Committee, of which he has been a member since the fall of 1898. Dr. Barnard is possessed of considerable musical talent, and during a three years' leadership of the College Glee Club won a favorable repute, both for himself and for the club. Dr. Barnard's wide knowledge of general history and his keen insight into the problems of political science make him a proficient instructor in his department ; and his enthusiastic college spirit, ever alert in the interest of Ursinus students, makes him a great favorite among “ the boys. 15