http://e-archives.lib.purdue.edu/botpdf/BOTM18900916.pdfPurdue University Sept. 16-17—1890Called meeting of Board of Trustees. Present Messrs Stuart, Bybee, Banks, Ragan, Hammond & Davidson. Mr. C.B. Stuart presented his re-appointment as a member of the Board, Said appointment bears date of Aug. 25—1890 and holds for three years. Minutes of last meeting April 9 read and adopted. Recommendations of members of the Board June 3 (there being no quorum present on that date) were read and on motion of Mr. Banks adopted. Minutes of meeting on June 9 of committee appointed to adjust Station matters in dispute were read and on motion of Mr. Ragan approved. On Judge Hammond’s motion the Board proceeded to elect officers for the next one and two years. Ballots were cast for President of Board. Mr. Stuart receiving five out of the six votes, was declared duly elected as President for the ensuing two years. Votes were then taken for Treasurer which resulted in the election of James M. Fowler to that position for the next two years from June 8—1890. E.A. Ellsworth was then elected as Sec’y. [Secretary] of Board for the year ending June 4—1891 and salary raised to $1200 per annum. On Judge Hammond’s motion it was resolved that the President of  Board appoint an Executive Committee to consist of three beside himself, and a Committee on Horticulture & Experimental Agriculture, both Committees for the ensuing year. Mr. Max, Architect, was here called in to give his views regarding the acceptance of the new buildings, Hospital, Tool House and Addition to Farm House, all situate on Experiment Farm land, and the work of Johnson Faustich & Co. Mr. Max thought the work well done and recommended their acceptance. On Mr. Davidson’s motion the above mentioned buildings were accepted. Elias Max Architect & Superintendent of new buildings presented his bill for