http://e-archives.lib.purdue.edu/botpdf/BOTM18780611.pdfTuesday, June 11th, 1878. (La Fayette) Pursuant to a call of the President the Board met this day at the office of John A. Stein in La Fayette: present Gen. M.D. Manson, President, and J.C. Ratliff, R. Wells, R.P. Haynes and J.C. Dobelbower, Trustees. Also Prest. [President] White. The minutes of the meetings of Dec. 31, 77-January 1st, 1878 and of February 21, 1878 were read and approved. President White then submitted certain written suggestions respecting the affairs of the University, which were taken under advisement, and the Board adjourned, to re-assemble to-morrow morning at the University. Wednesday June 12th, 1878. 9 A.M. The Board met at the above time, pursuant to adjournment, at the University; present as yesterday; also present M.L. Peirce, Esq. the Treasurer. On motion it was ordered that the Secretary notify Governor Williams that the terms of Gen. M.D. Manson and J.C. Dobelbower as Trustees would expire on the 25th of August 1878, with a request that he fill the vacancies occasioned thereby by appointment. Mr. Ratliff moved that Mr. L.S. Thompson be promoted to a full Professorship on the Faculty and that his chair be known as the chair of Industrial Art. So ordered. Ayes, Manson, Ratliff, Dobelbower, Wells, and Haynes—5. On motion of Mr. Ratliff it was ordered that the Engineer be required to reside on the College grounds from and after September 1st, 1878. Mr. Haynes moved that Engineer Vauclain be allowed his regular pay while he was off duty on account of injuries received by him last April, less $30.00 paid to his substitute during his absence. So ordered. On motion of Mr. Ratliff it was ordered that Treasurer Peirce be allowed $109.25 for his traveling expenses, hotel bills etc., during his recent visit to New York, negotiating bonds for the University. (over)