Ohio History Journal
110
Ohio Arch. and Hist. Society Publications
TRIBUTE TO DR. W. O. THOMPSON
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY TO HIS
SURVIVING
RELATIVES
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Ohio
State Archaeological and Historical
Society Secretary
Galbreath concluded a tribute to Dr. W.
O. Thompson
as follows:
After retirement from the presidency of
the Ohio State
University November 5, 1925, Dr.
Thompson became president
emeritus of that institution. In that
position there was no dimi-
nution of the widening sphere of his
helpful service. We are re-
minded on this occasion particularly of
his service to The Ohio
State Archaeological and Historical
Society. He became a mem-
ber of its board of trustees soon after
he entered upon his duties
as president of the Ohio State
University, and in that capacity
he continued to the last meeting of the
board of trustees, Oc-
tober 24, 1933, presiding on that
occasion with his usual activity
and vigor. He felt that his acceptance
even of the humblest po-
sition carried with it the obligation to
perform its duties. The
records of the Society attest a
commendable regularity in attend-
ance at its meetings and the committees
on which he served, and
a lively interest in all matters that
came before it for discussion.
As Dr. Thompson grew in honor, eminence
and influence, he
remained always the commoner. The
struggle of his early years
to gain an education was a basic element
in the training that made
him a great educator. The humblest
worthy citizen could always
approach him without embarrassment and
the humblest student
could always feel assured of his
sympathy. His service con-
stitutes an era in the educational
history of Ohio and of this
Society.
While his absence is still felt, his
faithful, unselfish and
helpful service is an inspiring memory.
Resolved, That we here record our abiding gratitude that