[Page 1] 1905-1906
It was the middle of September before the scattered forces of the Club assembled one hot night on Mrs. Smith’s verandah, and by electric light discussed plans for the coming year’s work. Several members were absent even then, but enough were present to allow a most lively discussion over many of the questions before the meeting. Book lists were found incomplete and decidedly debilitated by the summer’s heat but the one thing question that allowed of no discussion was, that we all wanted to elect by acclamation our two new members - Mrs. Worth and Mrs. McConnell, both of whom we now welcome most cordially to our midst. It was then decided to work of over our lists of booksand meet the in a few days to determine what our books were to be; and so a few nights after this we held a larger meeting was held with Mrs. Harrison, at which
[Page 1] Treasurer’s Report for 1933-34
Balance in Bank Sept. 1933__________$15.48
Dues deposited Oct. 7 ______________5.50
_______________________________________.15
Dues deposited Oct. 21________________1.50
“ “ Nov. 27______________1.50
“ “ March 27, 34_________1.00
“ “ April 21______________.50
Paid out Sept. ’33 for Book _________$3.00
“ “ “ “ “ Ham __2.51
“ “ Dec. “ Flowers ___2.06
“ March ’34 Relief Fund _________10.00
“ April “ Flowers ___________1.55
Tax _____________________ .06
Balance in Bank Sept, 1934 __________$6.45
During its 55 years of service parts of Morrison hall have at
one time or another served as a Y.M.C.A., a study hall, a gymnasium, a skating rink, a lecture hall, a dormitory, classrooms, a biological laboratory, R.O.T.C.
Reverend Robert Hall Morrison was thirty-seven years old when he was elected the first president of Davidson College, also making him the youngest president ever elected at Davidson College. Solidly connected with several local churches in the Davidson area, he was, also, an intellectual man who had graduated second to James K. Polk, future President of the United States, in the class of 1818 at the University of North Carolina. Before becoming President of Davidson College, Morrison served as pastor of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church. During his tenure as president, Morrison, also, taught mathematics and science courses. He retired in 1840 due to ill health but remained interested in the college, serving on the college’s Board of Trustees from 1852 to 1874.
Mr. Lorenzo Poe, principal of the Davidson Colored School is sitting on the hood of a car holding hands with a woman. The car is parked in a driveway with a house visible behind it.
Front and side view of the Jackson home.
Postcard sent to Miss Cornelia Shaw in Davidson, October 27, 1916. Cornelia Shaw was Davidson College's first full-time librarian (she also served as the college's registrar).
Peter Stuart Ney was a schoolteacher in the Carolinas during the nineteenth century. He reportedly came to America aboard a ship from France. This ship landed in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1818. After a number of moves, Ney took a position as teacher in Mocksville in 1822, and acquired a reputation throughout North and South Carolina for his wisdom and knowledge.
Included in the history of the sciences at Davidson College is the founding of the North Carolina Medical College. Incorporated in 1893, the North Carolina Medical College was the first chartered medical college in North Carolina and had its roots in Davidson’s pre-medical program. The “president” of the college was Dr. John Peter Munroe, a Davidson College physician and professor. In 1896, Dr. Munroe bought a lot from Davidson College and built on it a three-story brick building for his college.
