This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ...Donaldson, administrator of the estate of the late Associate Professor George Baur, of the University of Chicago, the private collection of books and pamphlets on Paleontology constituting the private library of her husband. The University agreed to pay $400 for the collection, and agreed to the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ...Donaldson, administrator of the estate of the late Associate Professor George Baur, of the University of Chicago, the private collection of books and pamphlets on Paleontology constituting the private library of her husband. The University agreed to pay $400 for the collection, and agreed to the following conditions of sale: 1. All books found to be duplicates to be returned to Mrs. Baur as her private property. 2. A certain collection of books (about fifty) to be purchased by the members of the University of Chicago Faculty of Mrs. Baur as a private purchase. Mrs. Dixson, the Associate Librarian, and Associate Professor Jordan, the Library Adviser of the Biological Library, to approve the selection. 3. The collection to be distributed by subject, with no mention required by book-plate or otherwise of the source of the purchase of the library. The library is in fair condition as to books, but contains a large number of pamphlets and unbound books, which should be bound immediately. There are also several book rarities of unusual interest and of great value, which should be removed from the collection and placed with books of a similar character in the Librarian's office. The library has been shelved in the Zoology Building. II. DETAILED STATEMENT FOR 1899-1900 AND 1900-1901 Following is the report on the condition of the University Library, up to the present time, covering the years 1899-1900, 1900-1901, and 1901-1902. During this period the personnel of the Library Board has been as follows: THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, LABORATORIES, AND MUSEUMS THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD The President, Chairman The Recorder, ex officio Professor Alrert A. Michexson, ex officio Dean Harry Pratt Judson, ex officio Professor Henry Herrert Donaldson, ex officio...
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