Danville, Ky. April 5, 1922
Board of Trustees of the Kentucky College for Women met at the Second Presbyterian Church of Danville, Ky. Present John A. Quisenberry, James H. Letcher, Samuel M. Harbison, John E. Wiseman, N.K. Tunis, Guy E. Wiseman, Charles G. Crooks, and John A. Cheek.
On motion unanimously adopted that it was the opinion of the Board that the statement made to the Board at its annual meeting on May 31, 1921, that the college year 1921-22 would be the last year for himself and Miss Ruth Andrus was a resignation.
In view of the necessity of electing a President of the Faculty and making contracts with the teachers for the ensuing college year, on motion a committee was appointed to consider this matter and nominate some one for President of the Faculty to the Board. Chairman appointed Charles G. Crooks, George W. Welsh, and Guy E. Wiseman as such committee, who asked leave to retire for consultation which was granted.
After consultation the committee unanimously reported the name of Miss Mary Ashby Cheek, a graduate of K.C.W. and Mt. Holyoke College, and who is now taking post graduate work in Columbia University, N.Y., for President of the Faculty, and on motion she was elected. The same committee were appointed to notify Miss Cheek of here election.
John E. Wiseman and John A. Cheek were appointed a committee to consult with Dr. M. Marshall Allen and ask him to recommend to the Board the teachers who should be retained for the coming year.
On motion the Board adjourned.
John A. Cheek, Secretary
Danville, Ky. May 26, 1922
The Executive Committee of Kentucky College for Women met in Second Presbyterian Church of Danville, Ky. Present John A. Quisenberry, George W. Welsh, Guy E. Wiseman, and John A. Cheek.
The resignation of Robert T. Quisenberry as a Trustee was presented, stating that the demands upon his time rendered it impossible for him to perform the duties of the position as a member of the Board of Trustees, and therefore his resignation was tendered. On motion his resignation was reluctantly accepted.
The resignation of Miss Ruth Andrus was presented and accepted, and the following minute was adopted.
Miss Ruth Andrus came to the college eight years ago as a teacher, and when a vacancy in the Presidency of the College occurred, she rendered most valuable service. Since that time she has shown marked ability in her position as Dean of the Faculty. It has fallen to her to rearrange the curriculum of the college preparatory to its becoming a four year college.
Through her zeal and love for the Institution, she has contributed a most valuable part in placing it on its present plane of usefulness.
She leaves the college at this time to further prepare herself for her chosen profession, as an educator of young American womanhood. She carries with her the highest esteem of this Board and their best wishes for her continued success.
Committee adjourned.
John A. Cheek, Secretary
Danville, Ky. May 27, 1922
Executive Committee of Kentucky College for Women met in Second Presbyterian Church of Danville, Ky. Present John A. Quisenberry, George W. Welsh, Guy E. Wiseman, and John A. Cheek.
Dr. M. Marshall Allen was present and presented his report as President of the Faculty and recommendations of the Faculty for granting diplomas to the graduating class. On motion diplomas were granted to the following members of the graduating class in Junior College.
Elizabeth Beasley, Paint Lick, Ky
Mary Wagner Berry, Sharpsburg, Ky
Jane Bowling, Marcellus, Ky
Ruth Brand Cummins, Henderson, Ky
Louise F. Gibson, Pineville, Ky
Martha V. Hieatt, Danville, Ky
Anne E. Irvine, Lyndon, O.
Myrtle Evelyn Johns, Prestonburg, Ky
Hortense E. Lewis, Greensburg, Ky
Evelyn Mahin, Wilmore, Ky
Frances Bell Price, Auburn, Ky
Mildred Robey, Franklin, Ky
Clara Lee Sutterlin, Frankfort, Ky
Ruth Thompson, Ishpeming, Mich.
Ruth Tucker, Danville, Ky
Margaret Wells, Danville, Ky
Daisy G. Woodard, Bardstown, Ky
On motion the Treasurer was authorized to agree in writing to pay 6% interest on a loan of $50,000 secured by a mortgage on the College plant in Danville, Ky., which mortgage was executed to the Fidelity Columbia Trust Co. of Louisville, Ky., and further to make contract of sale and repurchase of bonds originally given by Nathaniel W. Conking for the building of Morgan Hall.
On motion the committee adjourned.
John A. Cheek, Secretary
Danville, Ky. May 29, 1922
Board of Trustees of Kentucky College for Women met in Second Presbyterian Church, Danville, Ky. Present John A. Quisenberry, John E. Wiseman, Charles H. Rodes, James H. Letcher, Morris J. Farris, N.K. Tunis, Charles G. Crooks, George W. Welsh, Samuel M. Harbison, Guy E. Wiseman, Samuel R. Cheek, and John A. Cheek.
On recommendation of the Executive Committee, Dr. John C. Acheson was unanimously elected President of the College at a salary of five thousand dollars on a contract for three years.
The following resolutions concerning Dr. M. Marshall Allen the retiring President were adopted.
Seven years ago Dr. M. Marshall Allen came to the Kentucky College for Women as its President. During these years he has been whole heartedly devoted to the interests of the College, and has labored unremittedly to promote its progress and efficiently rendering valuable service which is fully appreciated by the Trustees, and now that he has resigned, he leaves with the confidence and esteem of the members of the Board, and they commend him as a man of ability, scholarship, and fine purpose, who will render useful and fruitful service in whatever work he undertakes.
On motion the following resolutions were adopted.
Resolved that the President of the corporation be and he hereby is authorized, empowered. and directed to accept from the General Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America the sum of two thousand ($2,000) dollars for and in behalf of the corporation.
Further resolved that the President and Secretary be and they are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute and deliver for and in behalf of the corporation a deed of gift from the said General Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America to secure the repayment of the said sum of two thousand dollars for year 1921-22 and to affix the corporate seal of the corporation thereto.
On motion the Board adjourned.
John A. Cheek, Secretary
Danville, Ky. October 12, 1922
Board of Trustees of Kentucky College for Women met on call of President in Morgan Hall, Danville, Ky. Present Guy E. Wiseman, Charles G. Crooks, Harry Giovannoli, John E. Wiseman, Bethel B. Veech, Samuel M. Harbison, N.K. Tunis, James H. Letcher and John A. Cheek.
On motion the Board proceeded to fill vacancies in the Board and assign the members of Board to classes as provided in charter.
On motion the Secretary was directed to cast the ballot for the following for Trustees to fill vacancies.
John C. Acheson, Mrs. John Jewell of Lexington and Miss Amelia Yerkes of Danville and James A. Shuttleworth.
On motion the Trustees were placed in four classes assigned by the charter with terms of office expiring as stated below.
Class expiring 1923
George E. Wiseman
James H. Denton
E.S. Lee
John C. Acheson
John A. Cheek
Samuel M. Harbison
Class expiring 1924
John Stites
N.K. Tunis
George W. Welsh
Charles G. Crooks
James F. Price
Charles H. Rodes
Class expiring 1925
Morris J. Farris
H.S. McElroy
Harry Giovannoli
James H. Letcher
John E. Wiseman
Mrs. John Jewell
Class expiring 1926
Miss Amelia Yerkes
John A. Quisenberry
Bethel Veech
Samuel R. Cheek
James A. Shuttleworth
S.H. Nichols
On motion the office of Vice President of the Board of Trustees was created.
On motion John A. Quisenberry was elected President of the Board, Guy E. Wiseman Vice President, and John A. Cheek Secretary and Treasurer.
Following were constituted members of the Executive Committee, John A. Quisenberry, George W. Welsh, Guy E. Wiseman, and John A. Cheek.
On motion Dr. John C. Acheson, President, was authorized to make application to the Presbyterian General Board of Education to give a challenge fund of $10,000 in addition to the $2,000 appropriated to the college by that Board for current expenses and to the proper committee of the Synod of Kentucky U.S. for $2,000 for current expenses.
On motion the Treasurer was given authority to borrow $5,500 to be used in paying expenses of improvements at Presidents house and erection of new house for a watchmans home on the campus. Vote of thanks was voted to Dr. John W. Redd as a member of the Faculty.
Board adjourned.
John A. Cheek, Secretary
Danville, Ky. December 5, 1922
Executive Committee of Kentucky College for Women met at Farmers National Bank, Danville, Ky. Present John A. Quisenberry, Guy E. Wiseman, and John A. Cheek.
Dr. Acheson was authorized to negotiate with two women to act as canvassers for new students. Dr. Acheson was directed to issue the catalogue for present year at as early date as possible, and to close a contract with the management of the Young Peoples Conference of the Presbyterian Church U.S. to be held at K.C.W. in June at the price of $10 for each person attending.
Committee adjourned.
John A. Cheek, Secretary