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Publication Hassell Hall interior plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1984)Plaque inscription: Southwestern at Memphis records its gratitude to the Kresge Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, Federal Express Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Miss Margaret R. Hyde, Mrs. Robert A Scott, Mr. and Mrs. James A Thomas III, Mr. and Mrs. Henri P. Watson, Jr. for their gifts which helped provide this facility. In memoriam Miss Lottie Celine Burke Dr. Burnet C. Tuthill"Publication Happy Birthday plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 2011)Plaque inscription: On a very special date, an unspecified and largely irrelevant number of years in the past, Rhodes College had the unknowing good fortune of your birth. In commemoration of your extraordinary spirit and noble actions to date, you are hereby wished an exceedingly HAPPY BIRTHDAY. On this day, the congratulatory wishes of all present are eclipsed only by your deservingness of warm wishes and all-around good cheer.Publication Lee B. Wailes Court(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1988-08-23)Plaque inscription: This court, bounded by Halliburton Tower, Robb Hall, White Hall, and Ashner Gateway, is named in grateful recognition of the generosity of Lee B. Wailes, class of 1929. Dedicated September 23, 1988.Publication Catherine Burrow Hall Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1957)Plaque inscription:This refectory is named in honor of Catherine Walter Burrow, wife of Aaron Knox Burrow, because of their belief in the ideals for which Southwestern stands and to which it is dedicated, these two loyal Memphis Presbyterians have, by their farsighted vision and sacrificial giving, woven their lives in to the structure of this college. Their beneficent influence will endure for generations as a symbol of the greatness of the human spirit.Publication Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial for Teaching Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1951)Plaque inscription: Southwestern at Memphis records with gratitude and affection the substantial provision made by S. DeWitt and Rachel Clough of Chicago, Illinois for the enchantment and display of the Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial For Teaching, established in 1950 by Floy K. Hanson, of Memphis (1878-1951), and attended with competence and dedication by her sister Etta D. Hanson. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will forever pass into nothingness." --Keats.Publication Burrow Library Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1953)Plaque inscription: The Burrow Library is the generous, carefully considered gift of two loyal Memphis Presbyterians, Aaron Knox and Catherine Walter Burrow. An exemplary couple, united in their concern for the integrity of the civil and religious life in the Mid-South. Because of their pride in the achievement of this college and their confidence in its future role in maintaining Christian liberal arts education, they have given, during their lifetime, most of their estate for the development of succeeding generations of students. To these two who have made it possible to build and equip this Burrow Library, Southwestern at Memphis here records its deep appreciation and its continuing gratitude. "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold." --Proverbs 22:1Publication Douglas Brooks Room plaque(Memphis, Tenn. : Rhodes College Archives, 1950)Plaque inscription reads: Dedicated in honor of Douglas W. Brooks. Businessman, public-spirited citizen and long-time friends of A.K. Burrow." It is located in the Burrow Refectory.Publication Ellett Hall Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1947)Plaque inscription: December 18, 1869 - June 8, 1947. Student (1884-86) and honorary alumnus (LLD, 1942) of this college. An able teacher and skilled surgeon, he won international recognition in the field of ophthalmology. In World War I, as commanding officer of a base hospital in France, he received a citation for meritorious service and was made a colonel in the medical corps. "The colonel" was admired and loved for his professional ability and integrity, his innate courtesy, his genuine kindliness, and his sincere interest in the welfare of others. "His influence will endure and mold the lives of all who knew him" --Ralph O. Rychner, M.D. (long-time professional associate)Publication Hugh McDowell Neely Hall Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1950)Plaque inscription: Built and dedicated for Christian service in memory of a heroic soldier and a public spirited citizen by the generosity and affection of his wife, Mary Sneed Neeley, as a token of her interest in the development of youth to Christian manhood.Publication Gordon White Hall Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1930)Plaque inscription: The building is dedicated by Mrs. Lizzie White Hood, of Nashville, Tennessee. In memory of her beloved brother Gordon White, D.D.S. (1858-1916). A pioneer in the field of dental science, he won international distinction by the invention of instruments and the development of treatments and techniques, which he generously made available to the members of his profession.Widely cultured, attractive, benevolent, he exemplified the finest ideals if professional integrity and Christian citizenship.Publication Joseph R. Hyde, Jr. Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1979)Plaque inscription: In honor of Joseph R. Hyde, Jr.Publication Belingrath Gardens Plaque in Mobile, Alabama(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1950)Plaque inscription: Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Bellingrath whose vision, skill and energy created Bellingrath Gardens. Here is a beautiful setting are cultivated azaleas, camellias, roses, mountain laurel, and other priceless examples of horticultural perfection. Erected in grateful appreciation by their fellow citizens in recognition of their faithful services and untiring effort for the up-building of the city of Mobile, and this "charm spot of the deep South."Publication Monroe Goodbar Morgan Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1979)Plaque inscription: The Goodbar Morgan Award for the greatest increases in participation by a class in the Southwestern Fund. Dedicated to Monroe Goodbar Morgan '31.Publication Mallory Gymnasium Noreen Cathey Mallory Plaque(Memphis, Tenn. : Rhodes College, 1980)Plaque Inscription: "In tribute to Noreen Cathey Mallory. Patron of literature and the arts, in whose name the Noreen Cathey Mallory Theatrical Fund was established by the Neely Mallory Family."Publication World War II Plaque In Mallory Gymnasium(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1945)Images and information about each alumni are featured in the Southwestern Alumni Magazine: Volume 7, Number 5, July 1945. Plaque inscription: Dedicated to the memory of Southwestern alumni who make the supreme sacrifice in World War II: James S. Allman '42, Carl A. Arnoult '42, Roy D. Bachman '10, Hays Brantley, Jr. '41, E. Reed Brock '35, Charles G. Carter, Jr. '44, W. Richard Chauncey, Jr. '39, Kenneth G. Clemens '30, Herman M. Davis, '38, Albert R. Dawson, Jr. 42, James G. Dougherty '40, Robert J. Douglas '45, William G. Doyle '44, Dolive Durant, Jr. 38, William D. Edington '38, Charles W. Floyd '40, Robert M. Foley '38, Charles D. Forman, Jr. '42, W. Stephen Goodwyn, III '44, Dixie G. Griffin '43, Robert F. Henington '44, Logan W,. Hughes '36, William I. Hunt '34, Curtis B. Hurley, Jr. '42, William K. Little '40, Clifford F. Moriarty, Jr. '44, Martin, F. O'Callaghan, Jr. '44, Adolph Ornstein '40, John F. Outlaw '14, Ernest A. Powell, Jr. '40, Sara E. C. Ransom '32, Carl J. Roth, '39, James D. Sasser, '38, R. Henderson Stovall '43, Neumon H. Taylor, '44, Joseph W. Vance, Jr. '40, Robert E. White, Jr. '39, Walter E. Wilgus '43, B. O'Neal Williams '44, William B. Williams '44, Carles F. Work, Jr. '34.Publication Hyde Memorial Women's Gymnasium Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1971-03-17)Plaque inscription: Dedicated to the glory of God and the loving memory of Ruth Sherman Hyde (1909-1956) by the J.R. Hyde Family, 1970.Publication Crain Lobby Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1997)Plaque inscription: "Grand Lobby. Provided by Brenda B. and J. Lester Crain, Jr."Publication Thomas W. Briggs Dedication Plaque, 1966(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 1966-05-02)Plaque inscription: "The Briggs Student Center, made possible by the foresight and generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Winston Briggs and dedication to the living memory and abiding vision of Thomas Winston Briggs (1866-1964). Founder and president of Welcome Wagon International. Creative thinker and business statesman, unselfish citizen and faithful friend. Forever young in spirit and dreamer of great dreams. 'It appears to me that I am continually under obligation to my friends... At least when I pass on, I will have the consolation of knowing, while on Earth, I did one good deed.'" (Excerpt from a letter written by Mr. Briggs referring to the Student Center)Publication Administrative Staff Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 2004)This Plaque lists the names of the Administrators, Administrative Staff, and Administrative Services, from 1984 to 2004.Publication Faculty Awards Plaque(Memphis, Tenn.: Rhodes College Archives, 2004)This plaque lists the recipients of the Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Teaching and the Dean's Award for Research and Creative Activity, from 1981 to 2004.