2008 Woodie Awards
Remeber When: How Martin Came to Be
Issue date: 4/28/06 Section: News
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Long before the academic village the school went through other rounds of expansion. In 1918, they were making plans for the construction of a four-story men's dorm. It became Martin Hall.
New Dormitory To Be Erected
May 1, 1918
-To Cost $100,000.00.
-Thoroughly modern in every respect.
At last after many years of waiting and doubting the friends of Hendrix are glad to know that their dreams of a greater Hendrix are about to come true, at least in part. A great many years ago there was a dream in the minds of some of the great and good men of Arkansas Methodism to found a college in which the youth of Arkansas might be educated for future leadership. This dream first took tangible form when the first buildings were erected at Altus and then when it was removed to Conway and larger buildings were erected they thought that it was reaching the goal for which they had set out, but it was not long till they realized that the future of Hendrix was still greater than they had ever dreamed.
This dream has continued to grow and today we are nearer the great goal then they were then. The buildings, only two of which have been built, were built on a regularly arranged plan, and now the third is to be built. This building is made possible through the munificent gift of Mr. W. R. Stuck, a staunch supporter of the college and father of a Franklin. Mr. Stuck's gift was on the condition that the college begin at once to erect a dormitory.
A meeting was held in Little Rock and definite steps were taken to begin the erection of the building. The new structure will stand just east of the present south dormitory. The old dormitories will not be torn down until other buildings have been erected, although they are not regarded as permanent buildings.
The new building will be four stories and will have a capacity of one hundred boys. It will be built in the most up-to-date style and will be modern in every respect. The equipment will be the best that can be secured and everything that can be provided for the comfort of the inmates and be conducive to study will be provided.
At a recent meeting in Little Rock the endowment campaign workers decided that a great final drive would be put on to finish the entire $400,000 which they started out to raise before the first day of this coming July. In order to do this it will be necessary to raise $175,000 n the next two months. We believe this can be done. It must be done if Hendrix is to hold her place among the great colleges of the nation after the war. We cannot believe that the great body of loyal Methodists of Arkansas are going to let Hendrix fall behind in the educational world.
The Conway Commercial Club, at a meeting Saturday night, pledged itself to help raise $75,000 in Conway. We believe Conway will do it. She has never yet failed to help the colleges. In the other campaign for endowment Conway gave one-fifth of the entire amount. We are hoping to see Conway o over the top in this just as she did so magnificently in the Third Liberty Loan.
New Dormitory To Be Erected
May 1, 1918
-To Cost $100,000.00.
-Thoroughly modern in every respect.
At last after many years of waiting and doubting the friends of Hendrix are glad to know that their dreams of a greater Hendrix are about to come true, at least in part. A great many years ago there was a dream in the minds of some of the great and good men of Arkansas Methodism to found a college in which the youth of Arkansas might be educated for future leadership. This dream first took tangible form when the first buildings were erected at Altus and then when it was removed to Conway and larger buildings were erected they thought that it was reaching the goal for which they had set out, but it was not long till they realized that the future of Hendrix was still greater than they had ever dreamed.
This dream has continued to grow and today we are nearer the great goal then they were then. The buildings, only two of which have been built, were built on a regularly arranged plan, and now the third is to be built. This building is made possible through the munificent gift of Mr. W. R. Stuck, a staunch supporter of the college and father of a Franklin. Mr. Stuck's gift was on the condition that the college begin at once to erect a dormitory.
A meeting was held in Little Rock and definite steps were taken to begin the erection of the building. The new structure will stand just east of the present south dormitory. The old dormitories will not be torn down until other buildings have been erected, although they are not regarded as permanent buildings.
The new building will be four stories and will have a capacity of one hundred boys. It will be built in the most up-to-date style and will be modern in every respect. The equipment will be the best that can be secured and everything that can be provided for the comfort of the inmates and be conducive to study will be provided.
At a recent meeting in Little Rock the endowment campaign workers decided that a great final drive would be put on to finish the entire $400,000 which they started out to raise before the first day of this coming July. In order to do this it will be necessary to raise $175,000 n the next two months. We believe this can be done. It must be done if Hendrix is to hold her place among the great colleges of the nation after the war. We cannot believe that the great body of loyal Methodists of Arkansas are going to let Hendrix fall behind in the educational world.
The Conway Commercial Club, at a meeting Saturday night, pledged itself to help raise $75,000 in Conway. We believe Conway will do it. She has never yet failed to help the colleges. In the other campaign for endowment Conway gave one-fifth of the entire amount. We are hoping to see Conway o over the top in this just as she did so magnificently in the Third Liberty Loan.
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