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upright, so as to add moisture and supply fertilizer to the unex-

posed and growing roots, is also recommended.

"For all the purposes stated we ask an appropriation of $400.

$40 only now being available.

Respectfully submitted,

(Signed) FRANK TALLMADGE."

Mr. Booth drew attention to the fact that previous

recommendations of the committee on the Logan Elm

had not been acted upon.

President Campbell stated that before the desired im-

provements could be made it would be necessary to get

an adequate appropriation from the General Assembly

which he thought could be done if the matter were prop-

erly presented.

Mrs. Dr. Howard Jones extended an invitation to

the Society to be present at the celebration of the anni-

versary of the dedication of the Logan Elm at Logan

Elm Park October 2. On motion of Mr. Wood the in-

vitation was accepted.

Colonel Orton then read the reports of the Commit-

tee on the World War Memorial Building and the Ad-

dition to the Hayes Memorial Building, as follows:

 

REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR THE

WORLD WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING.

"To the Archaeological and Historical Society:

"Gentlemen: By resolution adopted October 18, 1921, it

was provided that the Society would take immediate steps with

funds now in their possession to begin the erection of a World

War Memorial Annex to the Society's Building, in memory of

the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines of Ohio who served in the

World War; the object and purpose of the building shall be for

the preservation of all records, maps, muster rolls, newspapers,

relics and all military records connected with the World War, and

also all papers and historical matter pertaining to the work of the

nurses' organizations and civilian war work of the citizens of the

state growing out of the World War.

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"President Campbell appointed the following persons mem-

bers of this committee, and their appointment was reported to the

meeting of the Board of Trustees on December 30, 1921, viz.:

Colonel Edward Orton, Jr., Columbus, Ohio, Chairman.

Colonel W. C. Hayes, Fremont, Ohio.

General S. B. Stansbury, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Colonel H. M. Bush, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Gordon Battelle, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. John G. Deshler, Columbus, Ohio.

Captain W. I. Vorys, Columbus, Ohio.

Captain E. R. Magruder, Columbus, Ohio.

Major Nelson Talbot, Dayton, Ohio.

Lieutenant-Colonel George C. Schaefer, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Ben J. Throop, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. George F. Bareis, Canal Winchester, Ohio.

General George Florence, Circleville, Ohio.

General C. B. Baker, Columbus, Ohio.

Lieutenant-Colonel Frank A. Hunter, Columbus, Ohio.

Major Walter Jeffrey, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Beman G. Dawes, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Vernon M. Riegel, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Frank Packard, Columbus, Ohio.

Colonel Simeon Nash, Columbus, Ohio.

Governor James E. Campbell,

Director W. C. Mills,        Ex officio.

Secretary C. B. Galbreath.  ]

 

"This committee met and organized January 12, 1922, with

fifteen members present. Colonel Nash was made Secretary of

the Committee.

"Inasmuch as there had been a tacit understanding from

the beginning that for reasons of convenience of administration,

involving of upkeep and economy of construction, the World War

Memorial should be a wing added to the present headquarters

building of the Society, rather than a separate structure, it was

deemed proper and advisable to consult the same architect who

had designed the original building.

"Also, in view of the fact that this building was on the

University Campus, and heated, lighted, etc., from the University

plant and that it really constituted a part of the University group

of buildings and should therefore be designed with due regard

to the places for the development of the University buildings on

the Campus, it seemed proper to consult the University archi-

tect. It happening that Professor J. N. Bradford filled both

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qualifications, his selection as achitect was formally made and

approved.

"The original plan for the development of the Archaeological

and Historical Society Building, around a hollow square was

produced and discussed.

"An executive committee of five was then authorized to take

up actively the preparation of plans and drawings, for work not

to cost in excess of the amount available, with instructions to

report back from time to time.

"The Chairman appointed W. C. Mills, C. B. Galbreath,

Frank L. Packard, H. M. Bush, F. A. Hunter and himself and

the secretary, Colonel Nash, ex officio.

"This committee met first on January 16, 1922, and after

careful study made a fundamental change in the original plans

made in 1914, for extension by excluding a central Library build-

ing from the central court. They decided the new building should

constitute the north wing of the developed Archaeological and

Historical Building and determined approximately upon its di-

mensions.

"It also agreed that the memorial features of the new build-

ing should be worked out for the north steps and entrance to the

building. Subsequent meetings were held February 2 and March

16, in which the floor plans and details of the building were

agreed to, the outside dimensions to be approximately 132 feet

by 50 feet. A central room, opposite the front steps, and en-

trance, with approximate dimensions of 32 by 50 feet was agreed

upon to be developed as a Memorial Room. Rooms on either

side would be reserved for exhibits, but the center room, open-

ing in from a formal entrance, would be in itself a Memorial

rather than for the exhibition of other things.

"It was also agreed that the services of a sculptor be secured

to collaborate with the architect for suitable statuary or other

decorations on the steps and entrance. Mr. Bruce Saville was

secured upon a voluntary cooperative basis, to assist in the plan-

ning, with the understanding that when the work of execution

was taken up, he would be considered in modelling and producing

the bronze or other sculptural parts.

"The architect and sculptor then proceeded with the further

studies on the building and produced drawings, sculptural studies

and models for two alternative treatments of the facade of the

building. After prolonged discussion, one alternative was selected

by the committee and the architect requested to develop it.

"A considerable delay then ensued, principally because of

the congestion of the University building program which made

it impossible to give the Archaeological and Historical Building

the attention desired.

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"In June, this congestion was somewhat relieved and the

work began on the plans again. The adjustment of the plan

selected by the Executive Committee for development with the

other plans of the University Architect for the treatment of the

whole Fifteenth Ave. entrance to the University,-involving sim-

ilar facades on the buildings on either side of the street-occa-

sioned some trouble. The architect drew and redrew plans to meet

the Committee's wishes, without damaging the larger plans of

which they were a part. An agreeable compromise was finally

worked out, and has been fully developed.

"It was found at an early date that the funds available to

construct such a wing as the symmetry of the present building

of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society required, would

run into a much larger sum than is available. The committee re-

ported its plans, as far as then developed, to the Board of Trus-

tees at a meeting held May 8, 1922, and then directed that the

Committee should proceed with the plan, but let contract for

only so much of the building as could be paid for with present

resources.

"The architect then made complete plans and specifications

for the building of the shell of the basement and first story of

the projected building, providing temporary roof over the floor

of the second story.

"On May 8, the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution

authorizing more explicitly than heretofore, the committee to

make contracts.

'Resolved. That the Ohio State Archaeological and His-

torical Society hereby approves and ratifies the action of the

Memorial Building Committee to date in securing tentative plans

and preliminary estimates for beginning the erection of a wing

to the Museum and Library Building of the Society on the

grounds of the Ohio State University and that said committee

is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to continue its

work, to investigate how far the construction of the proposed

wing can be carried with the funds in the possession of the Society

and now available for this purpose, to enter into contract, not to

exceed the aggregate of such funds, for the construction of this

improvement, to sign all contracts necessary to carry on this work,

to issue all orders on the treasurer in payment for same as the

work progresses and to do whatever is necessary to carry out in

letter and spirit the purpose of the resolution adopted at the

meeting of the Board of Trustees October 12, 1921, which pro-

vided "That immediate steps be taken with the funds now in the

possession of the Society to begin the erection of a World War

Memorial Annex to the Society building in memory of the sol-

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diers of Ohio who served in the World War," also a similar res-

olution adopted October 18, 1921.'

"The approval of the State Architect has been secured to

this partial construction.

"Bids for the erection of this building are being opened at

10:00 A. M. today.

"Plans for the completed building, and for that portion to

be built at once are submitted for the inspection of the Society.

"Studies for the proposed sculptural features of the front of

this new building are submitted by Mr. Saville. The committee

has not passed upon these as yet. No front steps or statuary

will be constructed out of the funds now available. It is ex-

pected by the committee, that the Society will memorialize the

next General Assembly for funds to complete the building and

provide the necessary bronze statuary for the front steps and

memorial room. Sufficiently detailed studies of this will be avail-

able to show the Legislative Committee at that time.

"The committee desires to thank the University authorities

for their cooperation in the work so far engaged in, and also to

thank Mr. Saville for his voluntary assistance to date, rendered

at a time when he knew there could be no immediate return for

the same.

"If no untoward events interfere, it is hoped that the con-

struction of the present contract will be well along towards com-

pletion this year. If the railroad strike prevents shipment of ma-

terials, it may be impossible to make even a beginning.

Respectfully submitted,

(Signed) EDWARD ORTON, JR.,

Chairman."

 

REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR THE

LIBRARY AND STACK-ROOM ADDITION TO THE

HAYES MEMORIAL BUILDING, SPIEGEL GROVE

STATE PARK, FREMONT, OHIO

"This committee was appointed March 1, 1922, by President

James E. Campbell with the following personnel:

Colonel Edward Orton, Jr., Columbus, Ohio, Chairman,

Colonel Webb C. Hayes, Fremont, Ohio

Irvin F. Fangboner, Fremont, Ohio

Frank L. Packard, Columbus, Ohio

W. J. Sherman, Toledo, Ohio.

F. W. Treadway, Cleveland, Ohio.

Director W. C. Mills, Columbus, Ohio, Secretary.

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