The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-01-18
Glenn L. Martin Co. Gives S1,7OO,OOO To
Endow Aeronautical School At University
Grant VIII Make Possible the Establishment University
the World

An aeronautical research and edu-
cational school at the University of
Maryland was made possible last
month when The Glenn L. Martin
Company made an initial gift of
$1,700,000 to the College Park in
Stitution.
The grant provides for the estab-
hshment of one of the foremost
schools of its kind in the world.
Not only will it be available for
postgraduate work by graduates of
other engineering colleges, but plans
call for number of scholarships
to be granted to the sons and
daughters of Martin employees,
that they may better equip them
selves for important posts in the
profession to which their parents
have devoted their efforts. The
basis upon which these scholarships
are to be awarded will be an
nounced later.
Approximately $1,5OO,OOO of the
initial gift, together with $75O,OO0
which is expected to be added from
State funds, will be used to con-
struct facilities for the new depart
ment, according to Governor Her
bert R. O'Conor and DR.. H. c. Byrd
president of the University, who
made joint announcement of the
Company's gift.
The remaining 100000 of Martin
funds will be used at the outset to
endow the Glenn L. Martin Aero
nautical Research Foundation. It
is expected that during his lifetime
Mr.. Martin will make other contri-
buttons to the school and that provi-
sionS will be included in his will for
the institution to receive a portion
of his estate. The total is expected
to reach several millions of dollars.
Mr. Martin explained the gift in
these words:
THE erection of a plant, and the
creation of research foundation at
the University of Maryland for edu-
cation and research in aeronautics
represents the fruition of thought
of years as to how l could best per-
manently help the advancement of
aviation and at the same time do
something that would be of lasting
value to humanity. Five things l
should like to have the satisfaction
of doing in my lifetime.
First to contribute something of
permanent value to aviation, to tie
development of which l have dedi-
Gated my life
Second, to play some humble
part in bringing about a better
understanding between nations, par
ticularly between my own country
and other countries.
Third, to create an organization
which, through education and re-
search, will help raise the standards
of living of people in all nations.
Fourth, to carry to the four
corners of the earth the doctrine of
the worth of the Individual, and /
through that doctrine, increase the
respect of other nations for our way
OF life.
Fifth, to give to outstanding
young Americans and outstanding
young men and women of foreign !
countries opportunities through edu-
cation and research, to develop into
the highest type of leaders in avia- i
ton, certain to be the greatest of
industries, in order that they may
make aviation the servant of all |
mankind.
Beyond stating these detectives
/ doubt if there is anything more
for me to say
Tentative plans for the construct
ion of facilities at the University
are already well under way, accord |
ing to DR.. Byrd, who revealed that
he hopes research carried on at Col
lege Park will benefit industry gen
orally.
"Mr. Martin has given to the Uni
versity remarkable challenge
DR.. Byrd said, land we shall do our
utmost to achieve the detectives he
has outlined. Mr.. Martin, in certain
aspects of the project he is sponsor
ing, wishes us to cooperate closely |
with the State Department and with |
the United States Department of
Commerce, and with any interna-
tional aviation organization that
may be set up by the Federal Gov
eminent.
THE plans for graduate work and
research will not interfere with the
continuance of the undergraduate
departments of civil. electrical, me-
chanical and chemical eppipaar;no