University of South Carolina Libraries
New Roon Opens In By JANEAN MANN Staff Writer An entirely redecorated Rare Book Room in McKissick Library opened officially Tuesday night following a lecture on books housed in the room. Nearly 15,000 rare books, some dating back to the 15th century, are available in the new glassed Auxiliary To Induct 16 Coeds Angel Flight, the women's auxili ary of the Air Force ROTC at USC, has pledged 16 new members for the fall semester. An honorary organization, Angel Flight furthers the interests of the U. S. Air Force, the Air Force Reserve 0 f f i c e r Training Pro gram, the Arnold Air Society, and the University. New Flight pledges are Joyce Able, Ann Bell, Linda Boulware, Anne Brown, Dianna Bryant, Jane Covington, M a r t y Cowan, and Mary DeLoache. Also, Lucie Doar, Audrey Meyer, Ruth Nicholson, Ann Perez, Lynne Robison, Nancy Saylor, Anne Seig ler, and Susan Wells. The new Angels will be initiated into the Flight at a joint ceremony with the Arnold Air Society on November 3 at the Fort Jackson Officers Club. Angel Flight is sponsored by the AFROTC Arnold Air Society, a cadet honorary group named for the late General H. H. "Hap" Arnold, first Army Air Corps Chief-of-Staff. Professors Coc Solicit Contrib Fifteen hundred dollars has been set as the goal for the annual YWCA-YMCA contribution drive, to be conducted Oct. 27-Nov. 12, according to an announcement made this week by Mr. Ted Ledeen, "Y" advisor. Dr. J. Edwin Whitesell, English professor, is chairman of the drive. Approximately 40 members of the faculty, administration, and staff will solicit an estimated $700 to $800 of their co-workers to sup plement the "Y" budget. Other "Y" funds are derived Two Students Reprimanded For Painting A pair of USC students caught painting on The Citadel campus have faced action by the discipline committee, according to Dean of Men L. Eugene Cooper. The two students were caught on campus painting benches and a tool shed by a group of Citadel stu dents. They were reportedly ac companied by four other students who did not take part in the paint ing. The disciplinary c o m m i t t e e passed a sentence of suspension which would be held in abeyance. It would go into effect should the students become involved in any other malicious activity. Dean Cooper said the students were also required to write The Citadel officials an apology and offer to pay for the damaged property. Garnet M U For Horn Call in your Kennedy 1406AAaIn Some i For Rar McKissick in bookcases. Most of the books were written during the early days Af the University when they were purchased as current reference material. The collection o n t a i ns varied iubject matter Including many na tional and international natural his tory works, religious and theological books. The reorganized room is ar ranged to give the best possible display of the books and to facili tate student usage. The east and west ends of the room contain specially built bookcases to house the many oversized books common of the 19th century. A group of metal cabinets which are designed to hold even larger books is also located at the east end. Four glass-topped cases are to be used for storing large books and dis playing the current Rare Book Room exhibit. The first series of books on dis play in the aqua and coral room are several natural history books by James Audubon, two works by John Milton - including a first edition of Arcopagitica, the first Here Ai SEPTEMBER 15 a set of four volumes for the Painting course from the Famous Artists Schools was presented to the University's Art Department. The Famous Artists School is a correspondence art institution in West Port, Connecticut. Its faculty include such artists as Norman Rockwell, Jon Whitcomb, Robert Fawcett, and Ben Stahl. These textbooks are h i g h I y [duct Drive, utions For Y from student activity fees, mem bership dues, and private dona tions. A membership drive is planned for early November, Ledeen stated. Voting membership in the "Y" requires dues of $3 per year, but "Y" meetings are open to all Caro lina students. Mr. Ledeen expressed the hope that every student will consider the "Y" as a non-denominational, campus-wide organization. "Y" luncheons for upperclass men are held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Spanish Room of South residence hall. Freshman lunch eons are held on Monday at 1 p.m. in the same location. Seeking a stronger student-fac ulty relationship, the "Y" hopes to sponsor student visits to faculty homes. Plans also include an effort to continue and expand a leadership training program a lr e ady at tempted on a small scale. Illicit Phone Calls Give USC Coed Year's Probation A USC coed has been put on a year's disciplinary probation for charging long distance phone calls to false numbers in Columbia, the Women's Judiciary Board reported. A Bell Telephone security agent traced the calls, which were placed from a dormitory pay phone booth. Giving false phone numbers is a state and federal, as well as Uni versity offense recorded on the girl's permanent record. & Black M S ecommng order soon 's Florist AL 2.2777 Books Library English translation of Erasmus' Praise of Folly, and several early 19th century polyglot Bibles. The room's center reading area contains two tables and an assort ment of comfortable chairs for reading and discussion. The tradi tional furniture, also in coral and aqua, is simply designed. The remodelled area was opened Tuesday night by USC President 'homas F. Jones following a lecture by Dr. Iellmut Lehmann-laupt. A well - known bibliographer and authority on rare books, Lehmann Haupt spoke on some of the rare books in the collection and illut4rated his talk with slides showing pages and cuts from the original volumes. Recent donors to the rare book collection were announced by Dr. George Curry, associate dean for learning resources, during the cere monies. The ten new donations will go toward the purchase of addi tional rare books for the Univer sity. A curator will be on duty in the Rare Book Room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist visitors and students. rd There valued by both professional and anmateur artists alike ard will be a prized addition to the library of the Art Department. * * * LAST WEDNESDAY, the Inter. Carolina Bowinitg League elected its officers for the coming seaSon. Elected president was Mike Henrik S011. Other officers elected were George Sink, vice-president; Donna Wil. lianis, league secretary; Charletta Borland, treasurer; ami George Ma haffee, corresponding secretary. The Inter-Carolina League, meets everv WednesaY afternoon at 4:15 at Star Lanes on Assembly Street. A first this year will be bowling shirts for all regular members. There are also some tournaments planned for the season. * * * WILLIAM PRICE FOX, a 1950 graduate of Carolina, is the author of an article appearing in the Oct. 23rd issue of Saturday Eve ning Post. * * * SOCIETY OF THE SIGMA XI will hold its first meeting Thurs day at 8 p.m. in Room 107 of the Life Sciences Building. Dr. Ronald D. Edge of the USC Physics De partment will speak on "The Prob lems of Big Physics." * * * PHIOT1OGRAPHSi of the faculty lounge at USC were in a William Pahlman~n exhibit this week at the National Decoration and( Design Show in the 7th Regiment Armory, New York. William P'ahlmann Associates, Inc., were the interior designers for the faculty lounge. * * * ALPHA of USC's Phi Beta Kappa is anxious to locate all f aeu lt y members of Phi Beta Kappa at the University. Their list is complete for members who have been here five years or ton ger. It will be greatly appreciatedl if any member who has joined the staff within the last five years will notify the secretary, F. DeVere The Young Man in the Know knows "Dacron". Looks great any place, any time in a wrinkle fighting poplin raincoat of 65% Dacron* poly ester, 35% combed cotton. Tan, black, muted plaids at fine stores every where. *Du Pont's registered . trademark. Better Thin-. for Better Living (Gamecock Staff Photo by Rockholz) CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW 8600,000-plus Ru%ml11 House addi tion presents a definoite contrast to thle old campus, illustrated by thle Ilemre smokestack in the back ground. Around Smith, Business Administration, Office .112, phone 765-3191, of his name, department, campus and home address and telephone. THlREE USC PROFESSORS will participate in lte 351h annual meet. ing of lthe South Atlantic Modern Laniguage Association Nov. 4th in Atlata. Dr. J. Edwint Whitesell of thle USC English Department is the choice to fill a vacancy onl the Boardi of Directors. Also allending will bc Dr. Frank Durhamt and Asst. Prof. Isaac J. Ievy. DONALD HARWOOD, a USC student. received a check for $40 from the national headquarters of the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) for his work at the 12-state Southern JETS Com petition last spring. STUDY prepared for thle State Or ganizationo for Associated Research, "Potential for fihe Struelural CIa% Product4 Industry in South Carolia," has beens published by the Bureau of 1111-iness and Econolmic Rlese-arch at U'SC. Author of the study is Dr. James G. Hfiltonl of thle USC School of Businem Adminsaistration. nSee,U foI)rtm.t . . 11s m IIRECPROFESSOAL l oatcpt nogr3tamnulme in o ses -)tnAlni oeu l4fe S catios 4h , te MCengsh epartetith of Dinr.A ten digwsl rFAk ra nd t Prices Fashion.Jewelry th PuirEngineearingsTcnia 1629tio lat apinStee Challenge G To Break A A $10,000 challenge gift from $ E. Smythe Gambrell, class of 1915, r has enabled alumni giving for 1964-65 to break all previous < records in every category. Gambrell, a former president of I the American Bar Association, of- j fered his gift with the provision < that the number of alumni givers be increased by 1,000 and that the total contributions be increased by i Garnet and Black Announces Dates For Junior Photos Juniors will have their class portraits made for the 1966 Garnet and Black October 27 through November 5. Pictures will be made in the Russell House, second floor. Girls wear a white blouse and Fweater; boys wear a coat and tie. Mondays, Thursdays and Fri days, pictures will be made from 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednes days, the hours will he 9 a.m. through 12 noon as well as 2-5 p.m. Freshman make-up pictures will be taken November 8 and 9. Campus ANYONE INTERESTED in tne tutorial program at Booker T. Washington High School can pick up his application at the Wesley Foundation or by calling Nancy Mace at AL 3-2761. This program is held during school hours from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. and is carried out by volunteers from the colleges of the Columbia area. If you are an average student who can give two hours a week regularly and can attend a pre-tutorial orienta tion session, you are needed in this tutoring program. A Go Go to the Campuw DE SKYSCRAPER C CORNED BEEF, LIVERWURS KOSHER F Mon.-Sat. COLE S 10 a.m.-1 a. cHEE cAxN 729 MAIN A cross From The En ORDERS TO GO on main e l)ownttown e Iniclandq Mall CLASSICS pure wool style< (i n .1. . the ce knit sw.%eate r tops. ai coor a n<d A-skirt. H e<(I, TIaupen. Gobi or Blluec. shirt, sizes 30-36 9.50 sweater, sizes S., M., L. $25 skirt, sizes 6-16 $18 First Floor & RIJLwadni AMal1 ift Enabled 11 Previous 25,000. This challenge was well net on both counts. The 2,360 givers in 1963-64 in -reased this year to 4,067, 3,067 iver the 1,000 goal. Contributions or the season also surpassed the .oal of $133,560 for a total of >ver $146,000. An effective Class Agent Pro Pram in which 13' class agents vrote letters to their classmates luring the year encouraged sup )ort of the program to raise noney. Twenty - three telephone :ampaigns, letters from county and state chairmen to their constitu mts, and special reminders to the ilumni throughout the year also %;ded in the increased participa ion. Booklet Tells Financial Aid For Students A new financial aid bulletin ha. been prepared and is now availablo to students, Director of Studen Aid Robert Jeter announced thi: week. Anyone interested in applyinj for a scholarship or other financia aid should contact the office o student aid. ) e a d I i n e for al scholarship applications is Fet 15, 1966. Under the National Defensi Loans undergraduates may borrov up to $1,000 per academic year. Ti be eligible students must shov need for financial assistance an< must be capable of maintaininj excellent academic progress. Con tinuing undergraduates a b o v freshman year must have a mini mum grade average of 2.5. United Student Aid Funds, Inc. offers up to $1,000 per year it student loans. To be eligible foi Lhis grant students must maintaih a C average. Applications deadlines for thi above loans is December 1st. LICATESSEN ANDWICHES: PASTRAMI, T, HAM, RANKS. LAW, Sunday SE 5 p.m.-12 p.m. E STREET gineering Building PHONE AL 6-9255 4 Alumni Records Mr. Gambrell's class of 1915, for which he served as class agent, achieved the top participation of contributors: 100 per cent. Union Room Will Reopen Recreation and card rooms in the Russell House Student Union closed since Monday will reopen with new equipment Nov. 1. According to Student Union Di rector Ed Hendrickson, the new facilities will have six pool tables regulated by electronic timers. Players will be charged 90 cents an hour per table and 10 cents a stick. Learn Europe from behind the counter. 25000 JOBS IN EUROPE Luxembourg-Each student applicant receives a $250 tra ver grant and a paying job in Europe such as office, fac tory, sales, resort, farm work, etc. Send $2 (for handling and airmail) to Dept. 0, Amer ican Student Information Service, 22 Ave. de la Liberte, Grand I)uchy of Luxembourg for a 36-page booklet giving all jobs, details and travel grant application forms. Petey Cothran proudly announces that MISS ASHLYN MARTIN PLAYBOY PLAYMATE WUill Make a Personal A ppearance atJ LINDSEY'S Ltd. 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