University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-04-26
Underwood COLLEGE
AN OLD INSTITUTION
In 1881 the School Was For
mally Opened in a Log
House.
HAS GROWN RAPIDLY
Equipment Is Modern and
Location Ideal-Educational
Standing High.
HAS GROWN RAPIDLY

The Underwood college, Tor women
located at st. Charles, Mo-, is th'
Oldest institution of its kind west o
the Mississippi River In the earlier
part of the past century Major George
C. Sibley of the United States Army
with his wife, Mary Easton Sibley
were stationed in the northeastern
part of the state near st. Charles. As
early as 1920 to 1928 the subject Of
education was upon their hearts anC
12O acres of land acquired was given
by Mrs. Sibley to establish school fol
the higher education of young ladies
In 1881 the school was formally open
ed in a log house. Students came
from all parts of the country to Lin
denwood, which was so named by It's
founders on account of the forest OF
linden trees in which it was located.
Growth of College.
The college continued to grow until
a new dormitory was needed. In 1865
a new building, known as Sibley Hall
was dedicated. In 1881 and 1886 ad-
ditions were made to Sibley Hall
which made it the large structure 1t Is
today. The present college campus
contains many new buildings erected
in recent years, the latest being But
Ter Hall, which was dedicated February
IS, 1915. This building is pronounced
by school men as the finest dormitory
for a women's college in the south
west. The buildings on the campus
TODAY are Sibley, Jubilee and Butler
dormitories, a Conservatory of Music,
Science Hall, Art Pottery, Deans
Home. central heating plant, gym
nasium and natatorium in connection
with Butler Hall.
The most modern plumbing IS to
he found in all the dormitories. Ju5i-
lee and Butler Hall have hot and cold
running water in each room. Tub and
shower baths are furnished for all the
students. In its dormitory accommo-
dation few colleges offer equal ad-
vantages.
Physical Advantages.
The campus and surrounding
country affords unique advantages for
outdoor exercise, cross-country walks,
and outings for study of Botany are
taken in the spring and Fall. Tennis
courts and volley ball courts are In
constant use in reasonable weather.
A training instructor is employed Tor
outdoor sports and an athletic in
structor for gymnasium. A swimming
teacher is in charge of the swimming
pool.
The health conditions are most ad-
mirable. The college is situated at
the highest point in st. Charles and is
free from malarial conditions. SAM
tary conditions are ideal.
The new water mains stretched
across the campus by the City of st.
Charles give an abundant supply
of water for all purposes. Drinking
water is furnished from a double sys-
tenn of filtration.
Educational Standing.
The college affords something more
than physical advantages. 1t o1ers
efficient courses in Art and Sciences,
Music, Art, Expression, Home Econo-
mics.
Articulated with the University OF
Missouri it is also accredited by the
best colleges and universities in the
Every department is headed
by a teacher well qualified, a gradu-
ate of an approved college or universi-
ty which meets the approval of the
Missouri University authorities. 1t
is recognized by the State Department
of Education, which issues three
years certificate to graduates of the
College. This entities the holder to
teach in the public schools of Mis-
souri, without further examinations for
three years.
The Conservatory of Music is es-
pecially worthy of mention.
Prof. Walter R. Gerak, pupil Of the
famous teachers of Europe, John
Clark King, D,Aubigne De Reszki and
Sbriglia is at the head of the Voice
Miss Edna Hanna, pupil of the best