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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...reason for the action is that 30 men was not a sufficient number to justify the maintenance of an expensive engineering camp. The high cost of supplies, the difficulty in obtaining the labor necessary to keep the grounds in condition, and the obstacles in the way of engaging the services of an adequate body of instructors, would make the continuance of this branch for a limited number impracticable. The camp was originally designed to accommodate a large number of men and contains quarters, classrooms and drafting rooms sufficient for the use of 150 students. Because of war conditions...
...proposed that the trustees request the committee on education, whenever it shall have under consideration any action terminating the service of a member of the teaching staff, to confer with the committee appointed by the University Council before recommending action by the trustees...
While investigations and accusations prevail at Washington, a bill to enroll men for the draft as they come of age waits for passage. In spite of the Administration's backing, little action has apparently been taken to hurry through this measure. Although we might condemn the lack of foresight in not providing for such a matter when the draft became law, yet the present need is for instant remedy. Within a short while, if we are to follow our schedule, another increment of draftees must be called out. Although there may be no necessity for summoning men outside of Class...
Upon conclusion of the course the men will probably be attached to an organization which will be sent overseas to furnish communications for a divisions of the Army. As the school opens February 15, early action is necessary. Application should be made to the Department Signal Officer, Boston, stating qualifications and requesting induction by the local board, the title of which should be given...
...Harvard University of being unpatriotic. When one considers the number of University men in war service, the activities of undergraduates and the attitude of the Faculty, such an assertion would seem ridiculous. But unfortunately all citizens of the United States do not posses breadth of mind. Witness the recent action of North Dakota and Baltimore in removing the study of German from their school curricula. These same people may now look askance at the list of new courses to be offered by the University this next half-year. As against two French courses stand seven new German subjects. Oh treason...