University of Michigan
Medical SchoolMy dear Miss Turner:-
I am glad to do anything for any Mount Holyoke member. We do have a summer course of six weeks of experimental physiology. Dr. Cope is Dr. Lombard's assistant. He is better than the head professor in reality. This course is our regular sophomre medical course. I really think one needs a little knowledge of medicine to understand the experiments on valcular diseases. I did not care for that course myself, because it required so much detailed work. At that time, I could but devote so much time to one course. It would not be too much work if your assistant is planning to take only one course. Dr. Cope is a capable man. He has not much of a look. When he explains anything, he moves every part of his body: so the students watch his movements more than listen to his explanations. There are no lectures connected with their courses except explanations given at different times. There won't be many students in that summer course. It has been customary for Dr. Cope to devote his whole time to students. He is good in personal instruction and gives much time to those who are interested in physiology. I believe this is just as good a course as you can get in this country.
So far as climate is concerned, it is not very hot here. Last year there were few hot days.
There is a dormitory open to summer school students. This is Newberry Residence. Ask your assistant to send in application to Miss Hope Conklin, Newberry Residence, Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is the director for the year - she will hand this to her institute if she is not here for the summer.
As to expense - I can only say from my own experience. I use approximately sixty dollars each month. This sum includes room, board, laundry, books and incidentals. Tuition and laboratory fee are not included.
Ann Arbor - as to location is a preety [sic] little town. There are many beautiful shady trees. There are good many places for long walks and recreation. Barbour gymnasium is opened to all summer school students. There is a small swim pool and many showers.
I shall be here until 28th of June. I shall be glad to get your assistant settled in a good rooming house in case she does not care to go to the dormitory.
I hope that I have made every thing clear in this short time I have.
With much love.
Me-iung.