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Memoir
Ernest Harrison Barnes
Regent's Proceedings 309
Regent's Proceedings 309
The President having notified the Regents of the fact that Assistant Professor Ernest H. Barnes had reached the retirement age, the following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Ernest Harrison Barnes, A.M., Assistant Professor of Drawing and Painting, reached the age of seventy years on May 10, 1943, and in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents retires from active service at the end of the present academic year; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Regents of the University of Michigan extend to Mr. Barnes their sincere thanks for the loyal service he has rendered to this University during the twenty-two years in which he has been a member of its faculty and for the benefits his skilled guidance has provided for the many students who have had the privilege of attending his classes, and be it further
Resolved, That on and after May 29, 1943, the title Assistant Professor Emeritus of Drawing and Painting be conferred upon Mr. Barnes and that he be cordially invited to avail himself of the courtesies customarily extended to emeritus members of the faculties.