Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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 Whuww --- -..----------- ” roll ‘ ‘ Trustee» President of the Board Very Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan O.S.A., S.T.L., LL.I» Secretary of the Board Rev. Francis E. Tourscher O.S.A., A.M.. L».D. Treasurer of the Board Rev. Edward V. Stanford O.S.A., M.S., LL.I). Members Rev. Paul F. Healey O.S.A., A.M. Rev. Charles J. Mf.lchior O.S.A., A.M. Mr. J. Stanley Smith LL.D. Mr. William Simpson E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that there be and hereby is erected and established at Villanova, in the County of Delaware, in this commonwealth, a college for the education of persons in the various branches of science, literature and ancient and modern languages, by the name, style and title of “The Augustinian College of Villanova, in the State of Pennsylvania — “The said college shall be under the management, direction and government of seven trustees, who shall appoint a president and faculty. (Excerpt from the charter granted March tenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.) Sixteen

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Monastery Fire August. 1932 housing freshman student quarters, class rooms, offices and laboratories for the Engineering, Arts and Science Departments. Soon after the com- pletum of Mendel Hall, Fedigan Hall, our new- est dormitory was erected. Keeping pace with the ever-increasing demands Monastery Chapel After the Fire of progress, two more magnificent structures were erected—the Commerce and Finance building in 1930 and the Auditorium-Gymnasium in 1931. During the summer of 1932, the Reverend Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., was elected presi- dent of the college. Hardly had the new admin- istration entered upon its duties when it was called upon to cope with one of the most heart- rending misfortunes that had ever struck the campus. In August the Monastery of the Augus- tinian Fathers was totally destroyed by fire. Temporarily disp »ssessed of practically every be- longing, the Fathers with characteristic patience and fortitude took up temporary quarters in the student dormitories. Immediately work was begun on the erection of the new Monastery which was completed in 1934. The beautiful Gothic structure is well indicative of the spirit and determination of the Augustinian Fathers. In the summer of 1935 Reverend Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., and his able colleagues. Rev- erend Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., and Reverend Charles C. Melchior, O.S.A., were again elected to head the administration of the college and continue the progress they initiated in 1932. Villanova has told its tale. Its story in time has been found to have been a truly glorious one; the more absorbing by reason of the mani- fold struggles from which Villanova has emerged the victor. The efforts of our beloved Fathers haw not been in vain. Villanova can now be compared favorably with any of the leading col- leges in the country. It is our sincere hope and wish that our Alma Mater will succeed in her every undertaking so that Catholic Youth may be served in the best interests of Hun to Whom we owe all true success. Monastery Before the Fire

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