William Rainey Harper (Classic Reprint): First President of the University of Chicago - Couverture souple

Name: William Rainey Harper (Classic Reprint): First President of the University of Chicago
Author: Goodspeed, Thomas Wakefield
ISBN: 9781528164306

Goodspeed, Thomas Wakefield

9781528164306: William Rainey Harper (Classic Reprint): First President of the University of Chicago

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ISBN 10 : 152816430X ISBN 13 : 9781528164306

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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William Rainey Harper helped shape a major research university from the ground up, rallying supporters to build its library and campus.

William Rainey Harper, the first president of the University of Chicago, led a rapid and ambitious expansion plan. He secured major gifts and organized a broad fundraising effort to finance buildings, libraries, and campus facilities in a short time frame, laying a foundation for the university’s future growth.

The effort culminated in the Harper Memorial Library, a centerpiece of the campus and a lasting memorial to his work. His leadership connected donors, trustees, and university leaders in a shared vision of a world-class institution.

- Learn how one leader mobilized support from Chicago, alumni, and national figures to fund a campus revolution.
- See how library and scholarly facilities became the cornerstone of a new kind of university.
- Understand the practical challenges of early university fundraising and campus planning.
- Get a sense of the collaborations that shaped academic life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Ideal for readers of histories of higher education, university founding stories, and biographies of institutional builders.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 152816430X
ISBN 13: 9781528164306
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 280
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William Rainey Harper: First President of the University of Chicago

Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 152816430X ISBN 13 : 9781528164306

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an intimate and engaging portrait of a remarkable figure who helped shape American education. The subject of the book, born in the mid-19th century, defied expectations by achieving a Ph.D. at the tender age of eighteen. This was an extraordinary accomplishment, especially for a young man from a small, rural community. The author delves into the subject's early life, exploring the influences that shaped his developmentâ� �from his strict upbringing in a devout Scotch-Irish family to his passion for both music and learning. The book traces the subject's trajectory from his early teaching experiences in Tennessee to his time at Denison University, where he made a significant impact. We see him flourish as a teacher, gaining recognition for his innovative methods, particularly in the teaching of ancient languages. The author also reveals the subjectâ� �s personal journey, including his conversion to Baptist faith. The book offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of an individual who rose to prominence through talent, hard work, and a dedication to education. This book provides valuable insights into a pivotal figure in American academia, highlighting the evolution of higher education in the late 19th century and the enduring power of individual achievement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781528164306_0

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