UA 2-1-1: Powell-Minutes and Reports 1919
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1 1 p. 90-108 Jan. 20-Nov. 21, 1919 Powell's annual report for year 1918-19. Sections include: general; the president's absence (for Red Cross work); yard, farm & dairy; faculty; finances/budget; and needs of the college. Powell mentions the effect of post-war conditions on the college (economy), his stint with the Red Cross, and the farm under the direction of Mr. & Mrs. Clayton. The report also addresses the issue of assigning extra duties to J.F. Wood to justify a salary increase This is an effort to compete with a job offer he had from the city of Valdosta. Wood did not want additional duties. His salary was increased. Executive Committee minutes discuss routine business, such as building construction, finances and faculty adjustments. Richard Holmes Powell, Red Cross, W.C. Clayton, J.F. Wood VSU History, Newspaper Clippings File, Bulletins, J.F. Wood, Faculty Minutes, Pine Branch, King & Williams (MS-4) Yes Yes "On the whole, in spite of all adverse circumstances--unsatisfactory fall markets, influenza, etc.--the College has had one of the best years of its history..." --Powell 1919 16