Seventy Five Years in Retrospect: From Normal School to Teachers College to University, Southern Illinois University, 1874-1949

Kirjan Seventy Five Years in Retrospect: From Normal School to Teachers College to University, Southern Illinois University, 1874-1949 (2013) on kirjoittanut Eli Gilbert Lentz. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Literary Licensing, LLC. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 186 sivua ja se on sidottu.

Seventy Five Years In Retrospect: From Normal School To Teachers College To University, Southern Illinois University, 1874-1949 is a comprehensive historical account of the evolution of Southern Illinois University from its early beginnings as a normal school to its establishment as a teachers college and eventually, a university. The book is authored by Eli Gilbert Lentz, a former faculty member and administrator at Southern Illinois University. The book traces the development of the institution from its founding in 1874 through to the end of the 1940s, spanning a period of seventy-five years. It provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs that the institution faced during this period, including the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on the institution. The book also explores the various academic programs and initiatives that were introduced over the years, including the establishment of new colleges and departments, the expansion of research and scholarship, and the development of new facilities and resources. Overall, Seventy Five Years In Retrospect offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Southern Illinois University and provides valuable insights into the evolution of higher education in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American universities and the role they have played in shaping the country's educational landscape. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.