nces." The files of _The Michigan Alumnus_ and the
_Michiganensian_, the records of the Regents' meetings and the calendars
of the University have likewise proved extremely valuable. For the
material in certain chapters, "The Michigan Book," published in 1898, by
Edwin H. Humphrey, '97, an article entitled "The University of Michigan
and the Training of Her Students for the War," by Professor Arthur L.
Cross, in the _Michigan History Magazine_, for January, 1920, and Andrew
D. White's "Autobiography" have been freely consulted.

It is unfortunate that our information concerning the earliest days of
the University is comparatively meager. The collections of old
newspapers and other original sources in the University Library have
been utilized, but these are not as extensive as they should be.
Undoubtedly not a little material in the form of letters and diaries is
still to be found among the papers of the earliest officers of the
University and the graduates of the '40's and '50's. The writer would
appreciate any information regarding such documents.

Acknowledgment is also due to the many friends who have offered
suggestions and helpful criticism. Especially is grateful recognition
due to Professor F.N. Scott, Judge V.H. Lane, President Emeritus Harry
B. Hutchins, Dr. G. Carl Huber, Dean John R. Effinger, Professor Evans
Holbrook, Professor Arthur L. Cross and the late Professor Isaac N.
Demmon; their encouragement and counsel have been invaluable.

An apparent inconsistency in references to the major divisions of the
University may be noted by some readers. These are sometimes referred to
as "Departments" and sometimes as "Schools" or "Colleges," as the case
may be. This arises from the fact that the official nomenclature was
changed about ten years ago. In general the author has referred to these
divisions as "Departments" in discussing the period before 1910.

W.S.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

I INTRODUCTION 1

II THE FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY 7

III THE UNIVERSITY'S EARLY DAYS 23

IV THE FIRST ADMINISTRATIONS 45

V PRESIDENT ANGELL AND PRESIDENT HUTCHINS 64

VI LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS 91

VII THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 121

VIII A STATE UNI