Gallery

A gallery of various documents and articles pertaining to the Rockefeller Donation and controversy.

An excerpt from the Board of Regents minutes containing the motion on Rockefeller's donation to the University of Nebraska to build a social and religious building.

Note on Rockefeller, Board of Regents minutes

A New York Times article reporting a gift of $666,000 from Mr. Rockefeller to the University of Nebraska.

Article, "Reported Rockefeller Gift"

An excerpt from the Board of Regents minutes detailing the creation of a special committee to regulate fraternities within the University of Nebraska.

Note on Greek system, Board of Regents minutes

An excerpt from the Board of Regents minutes that includes Chancellor Benjamin Andrews' letter of resignation and the accepting of that resignation by the Regents.

Resignation Letter, E. Benjamin Andrews

A New York Times article on the offer John D. Rockefeller made to finance the construction of a building at the University of Nebraska.

Article, "$66,667 from Mr. Rockefeller"

A New York Times article depicting the disdain people of Kansas had towards Rockefeller and the bad sentiments that Nebraskans held toward Rockefeller even after his gift.

Article, "Special to New York Times"

A picture of the Temple Building around the completion of its construction.

The Temple Building

A New York Times article reporting the announcement of Dr. Andrews's resignation based on his support of the Rockefeller donation.

Article, "Dr. Andrews to Resign"

A view of the Temple Building showing the north and west facades of the building.

The Temple Building

The 1902 football season and the outcome of their games that appeared in the student annual, The Sombrero, 1904.

1902 Football Schedule

A picture of the Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta from the 1904 Sombrero.

Rho Chapter, Kappa Alpha Theta

A symbol of the fraternity Theta Nu Epsilon published in the 1902 Sombrero.

Symbol, Theta Nu Epsilon

A New York Times article depicting the struggles the University of Nebraska face in raising money for the Temple Building project because of the disdain for Rockefeller's business.

Article, "Spurn Rockefeller Money - Prejudice in Nebraska May Cost University Many Thousands"

A newspaper article detailing Rockefeller's donation to the University of Nebraska for a "social and religious building."

Article, "Will Get $66,666 - Rockefeller Offers Two-Thirds Cost "Temple" Building"

A newspaper article describing the controversy in Nebraska surrounding Rockefeller's donation to the university.

Article, "Reject Gift of Rockefeller - People Say Kerosene Was Advanced One Cent a Gallon"

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