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at the proper time took action in
adopting memorial
resolutions on the death of Dr.
Thompson but has had
no formal meeting since the death of
Mr. Galbreath.
The resolutions adopted by the Board of
Trustees are
at hand. Mr. Secretary, will you read
them?
DR. LINDLEY: It seems fitting that the
resolution
passed at the time of the regular
meeting of the Board
of Trustees on January 23, 1934, should
be read before
the members at the Annual Meeting.
TRIBUTE TO DR. W. O. THOMPSON
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, October
24, 1933, presiding on that occasion
with his usual activity and
vigor. He felt that his acceptance even
of the humblest position
carried with it the obligation to
perform its duties. The records
of the Society attest a commendable
regularity in attendance 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 constitutes
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.