The Alumni Assorintion
of The Net York State College for Touchers
requests the hanor of your presence ut the
Daying of the Cornerstone
vf the Silew’s Residence Hall
at One Seventy-nine Plurtridge Street,
at Hoo-thirty, Saturday sfternoon, April
the tirenty-sixth, nineteet hundred forty-one,
Barres
THe MiLne ScHooL INDUSTRIAL ARTS SHOP
The Ceremony
of the
Laying of the Cornerstone
of the
Milen’s Residence Hall
Nef York State College For Teachers
At tion-thirty
April the Tmenty-sixth
1941
ORDER OF CEREMONY
STATE COLLEGE SONG - N. Y.S.C.T.
Led by T. Frederick H. Candlyn, ‘17, Head of Music Dept.
INVOCATION
Kenneth E. Wade, 38, Union Theological Seminary “41
PRESENTATION OF HALL FOR THE USE OF THE COLLEGE
Judge Newton B. VanDerzee for the Holding Corporation
ACCEPTANCE FOR THE COLLEGE
Acting President John M. Sayles
LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE
W. Earle Sutherland, 19 President of the Alumni Association
THE ALMA MATER
Led by T. Frederick Candlyn, "17, Head of Music Dept.
Chairman, Arid J. Burke, 28
N.Y. S.C. T.
(Arm in Arm Thro’ Friendly Ways.)
‘Arm in arm thro’ friendly ways,
Press we on these college days,
Common bond we owe to thee,
N.Y. S.C. T.
Stunts and sings and rambly walks,
Frolics, dances, weighty talks,
All of these we owe to thee,
N.Y. S.C. T.
Eager are we in this youth,
Fol?’wing wisdom’d minds to truth,
Inspiration comes from thee,
N.Y. S.C. T.
Strong old elms will shield no more,
Open roads will stretch before,
Courage we shall gain from thee,
NOY, SC. oT.
THE ALMA MATER
College of the Empire State,
Mother of an army great,
Thou the moulder of our Fate,
Thee we sing today.
Thine the hand with clasp so strong,
Holding, tho’ the years be long,
Thou the burden of our song,
Thee we sing today.
Ways of pleasantness are thine,
Leading where in wisdom’s shrine,
Joy and cheer, and hope d
Ever dwell for aye.
Thine the voice whose call we hear,
Thine the hand which holds us near,
Thine the heart, so true, so dear,
Cherished, loved alway.
LUG) Ap
of Gornerstone Sayles Hall
a iad * Mr. Sutherland
Mr. Chairman, Dr. Sayles, Judge Van der Zee, Members of
the Alumni Association, Friends:
By official action of the Board of Directors of the Alumni
Association the Women's Residence Hall has been named Pierce
Hall in honor of former Dean Anna li. Pierce. In a very large
measure, the ideas and efforts of Miss Pierce were responsible
for the erection and successful operation of the Women's
Residence Hall. The corner stone for that building was laid
on June 15, 1935.
Today we have met to lay the corner stone of the Men's
Residence Hall.
The Board of Directors thank all, who have contributed
to the building fund, for their loyalty and support of the
project.
We are also appreciative of the interest and work done
by the Holding Corporation. Their efficient handling of
legal and financial affairs has caused the construction
program to proceed smoothly.
A great deal of credit for the successful management of
Alumni affairs, including the erection of Residence Halls,
is due to the officers who have worked faithfully and
efficiently for a number of years. The Alumni are fortunate
in having Agnes N. Underwood for Secretary and Bertha I.
Brimmer for lixecutive Secretary, and we appreciate the fine
work they have done for the Association and for the College.
By official action of the Board of Directors, the Men's
Residence Hall has been named Sayles Hall in honor of the
Acting President of the College, Dr. John M. Sayles.
For many years Dr. Sayles has been a builder--a builder
of character in the lives of hundreds of young men who have
been influenced by his teaching and the high standards of
character exemplified by his life.
Today we pay tribute to Dr. Sayles for his ability and
leadership in the building of material things. In a very
large measure, his efforts have made possible the construction
of the Men's Residence Hall. The Alumni are deeply grateful
for his untiring efforts in the erection of this building
and feel honored that it is to bear his name.
The following articles now will be placed in the corner
stone: Officers of the Holding Corporation 1940-41; Constitution
and By-Laws of the Benevolent Association; Alumni Quarterly
containing List of Officers, etc.
On this 26th day of April 1941, I have the honor of
laying the corner stone of Sayles Hall.
Re
Be
List of Articles included in Cornerstone
Officers of the Holding Corporation 1940-41
Constitution and By-Laws of the Benevolent Association
Alumni Quarterly containing
a. List of Officers
b. Board of Directors of the Alumni Association
ce. Officers of the twelve Branches of the Alumni Association
d. Names of Class Councillors
Catalogue containing Faculty and Administrative Officers of
the 6ollege
List of Subscribers, 1936 - 1941, and Donors of Special Gifts
State College News, issues of March 14 and April 25
Issue of Quarterly, October, 1940, containing special articles
on:
a. History of Project
b. Drawing of building
ec. Announcement of special gifts
State College Seal
Invitation to Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
Program of Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
j cI) Ap 26)
K ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
“ Dr. John Manville Sayles
Mr. Chairman, friends of the Student Body, members of the Faculty,
and other Assembled Friends:
It is with real pleasure that in the capacity now I am filling,
I am accepting this building for the use of the College.
I would like to indulge in just a little history. It seems to me
that this dream, which has come true, is almost impossible to realize.
About 20 years ago a group of 5 or 6 people assembled in Syddum Hall
to talk about the possibility of a housing program. There was raised
about $100‘that night and to that sum about $400 or $500 more was
added. With that fund as a basis, this group of buildings has been
developed. In some ways this group of buildings adds not only to the
scholastic program of the College but it has, in fact, its value from
the point of view of bringing recognition from other institutions. There
is no measuring group, who have surveyed this institution, and who are
entitled to survey, who have not given it academic recognition in their
field. There is only one other State College which is recognized by
the American Association of Universities. We are recognized by the
Association of the Middle and Atlantic States, and we are certified by
the Teachers Colleges of the United States. A part of that recognition
has been due to the fact that we have made proper housing programs for
our student group.
And so this becomes a real realization of a dream long carried in the
minds of a good many people. I think no one could be mindful of this
without bringing credit to some of those who have worked faithfully
on this. Miss Pierce dreamed it. Mrs. Brimmer and Mrs. Underwood have
helped to carry it out. Mr. Mark Graves, Judge Newton B; Van der Zee
and Miss Scotland have worked diligently and long in formulating this
program and the tremendous group of Alumni who have worked constructively
and contributed to it, have helped to achieve it.
Again, perhaps from an angle other than recognition, this building
may be another safeguard of our democracy. I have always believed that
an understanding of democracy springs from the homes in which people
live. And this éwelling will be home for the children on this campus.
And coming from homes like these, living in such surroundings as these,
and living with each other in such close contact cannot help but bring
closer understanding of each one and his problems and will go far
toward building an American democracy.
As we give to our hall and provide for it, we gain respect in our
neighborhood and our city and our state, and that hall will have an
influence in raising the standard of living to the kind of a life
which we desire to live.
And so in that way, Judge Van der Zee, I assure you that we will
use this building for that purpose and for that function.
HAROLD O, FULLERTON
ARCHITECT
152 WASHINGTON AVENUE
ALBANY, N. Y.
January 6, 1942
Mrs. Bertha BE, Brimmer
Alumni Office
New York State College for Teachers
Albany, New York
Dear Mrs. Brinmer:
Re; Men's Residence Hall
New York State College for
Teachers Benevolent Assoc.
Below is a statement of costs for Sayles Hall, State College
for Teachers, Albany, New York.
Construction
- Robert Pp. Vignola $202,735.29
Foundation Co. & Hall 156,65 —~
D. A. Lanzetta 23.00°~
~ Cameron Hardware Co. 254.50
~“M, Kramer & Sons 18,639.25
-Jas. Hunter Htg. & Cont. Co. 12,586.00
~John J. Sheedy 107.25
~E. G. May 7,584.00
~Meginnis Electrical Corp. 2,167.00
= H, Horton & Co. 4,300.00
Frenk G. Ruso 628.66
Otis Elevator Co. . 497.00
Pe49, 656.60
Architect's Fees 14,979,40
Total Construction Cost $264, 636.00 $264,636.00
, Equipment
Universal Equipment Co. p 9,745.17 -
O,.0. Hasselbarth, Inc. 779.70 —
W. & J. Sloane 2,482.87 —
Raleigh Equipment Co. 1,124.95 —
A. M. Reischmann Associates 657 BB mmm
Meginnis Electrical Corp. 384.30
H, Horton & So. 1,904.80
FL7, 086.57
Architect's Fees 1,021.59
Total Equipment Cost ‘iS, 048,16 $18,048.16
Total Cost Building and Equipment R282, 684,16
Very truly yours,
H. O. Fullerton
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NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE FOR TEACHERS ys
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
ALBANY, N.Y.
Jonn'M. Saytes, PRESIDENT.
Ciasrar J, TERRILL, TREASURER
BerTiA E, BRIMMER, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
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