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- Dimock, George E., 1853-1919 -- Memorial Minute:
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- Reed, Amy L., Baldwin, James F.
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cnoncs E. nxmocx 1853 - 1919 The recent death of George E. Dimock, who was for sixteen years a devoted Trustee of the CO116g6, is felt by the Faculty to be an irreparable loss.F0r Mr. Dimock combined in unusual measure ability in business with the tastes of a man of letters, and as he chose to make the educational and intellectual life of the College his special interest, he rendered it exceptional service. A member of the Comittee on Faculty and Studies, he was always alive to the need of...
Show morecnoncs E. nxmocx 1853 - 1919 The recent death of George E. Dimock, who was for sixteen years a devoted Trustee of the CO116g6, is felt by the Faculty to be an irreparable loss.F0r Mr. Dimock combined in unusual measure ability in business with the tastes of a man of letters, and as he chose to make the educational and intellectual life of the College his special interest, he rendered it exceptional service. A member of the Comittee on Faculty and Studies, he was always alive to the need of materials for study; himself a collector of books, he enriched the Library; he promoted research. Still more memorable was the personal appreciation which he manifested toward all achievements of faculty and students, who felt his commendation to be both a reward and an incentive. There are few men indeed of the present generation who merit so well the description expressed in the Classic phrase, "a friend of learning." While his influence will long be held in living memory with gratitude and admiration, it is enacted as a permanent memorial that this recognition of his life of service be engrossed in the Minutes of the Faculty. It is further moved that a copy of the above-written resolution be presented by the Secretary to Mrs. Dimock Amy L. Reed James F. Baldwin VII - 18
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- Gow, George Coleman, 1860-1938 -- Memorial Minute:
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- Milinowski, Marta, Baldwin, James F., Woodruff, Edith S.
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GEORGE COEEMAN GOW ‘ 1860 - 1938 Vassar College sorrowfully records the passing on January 12 of George Coleman Gow, for thirty-seven years Head of the Music Department, lately Profes- sor Emeritus, distinguished musician and teacher, pioneer in American college music. Called to Vassar in 1895, he had already made a brilliant beginning in the publication of "The Struc- ture of Music", a vital and original embodiment of his ideals of music study. As Head of a college de- partment in...
Show moreGEORGE COEEMAN GOW ‘ 1860 - 1938 Vassar College sorrowfully records the passing on January 12 of George Coleman Gow, for thirty-seven years Head of the Music Department, lately Profes- sor Emeritus, distinguished musician and teacher, pioneer in American college music. Called to Vassar in 1895, he had already made a brilliant beginning in the publication of "The Struc- ture of Music", a vital and original embodiment of his ideals of music study. As Head of a college de- partment in-the-making, his culture and musicianship, his versatility and adaptability, were of the utmost importance. He began as teacher of theory, history, organ, and as organist and choir director. Finding the supply of music available for the choir inade- quate, he was stimulated to enter upon the most pro- ductive period of his life as a composer. His carols and anthems are distinguished by characteristic melodic charm and loftiness of sentiment. One of his arrange- ments, "Peace, I leave with thee", has become a Vas- sar tradition as the closing response in the chapel service. During these years he found time to write a treatise entitled "Harmony", published in the Ameri- can Encyclopedia of Music, which reaffirms his ideals,- ideals from which he never deflected, though repeated- ly thwarted in their realization. He believed that music should be studied as a whole, including theory, history and practise, and deplored the prevalent policy of accrediting music only in part. After twenty-two years of patient insistence, his judgment finally pre- vailed, and.music was raised to the place of dignity that it new holds in the curriculum. As the department grew and new teachers were added, he selected them with keen appreciation of their abilities and capacities. He was a wise and kindly administrator Modestly he sacrificed his personal preferences in order to offer to each colleague the fullest opportunity for individual development, evidently realizing the depart- ment's ultimate need of a more specially trained staff. He was always mindful of the place music should hold in the life of the comunity. He brought concerts and re- citals to the college, directed the Glee Club, spon- sored the Founder's Day Song Contest. Beyond the col- lege itself his influence extended to the Dutchess I i i i ! \ ¢ \ i I r l ! 1 ! GEORGE COEEMAN GOW (Continued) County Musical Association, of which he was more than once president, to the Music Teachers National Associa- tion, of which.he was one time president, and also to the Internationale Musik-Gesellschaft. At length the long cherished hope was realized in a new Music Building in which he had the satisfaction of presiding for a year before his retirement. There, built in a wall is a bronze bas-relief in profile which was presented to the college by devoted students and choir mebers as a constant reminder of the warmth and friendship which he radiated. Not only as a memory'but also as a continuous influence, his life work remains with us. Marta Milinowski James F. Baldwin Edith 3. Woodruff IX - k2?
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