Memorials of Bucknell University 1846-1896

<p><i>Memorials of Bucknell University 1846-1896</i> chronicles the first fifty years of this distinguished institution of higher learning. Founded in 1846 and originally known as the University at Lewisburg Bucknell emerged from the efforts of the Baptist denomination in central Pennsylvania. This volume provides a detailed account of the university's early development including its founding the establishment of its academic departments and the contributions of its presidents faculty and alumni.</p><p>Containing historical narratives biographical sketches and records of significant events Memorials of Bucknell University offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and triumphs faced during its formative years. It is an invaluable resource for historians alumni and anyone interested in the history of American higher education and the role of religious institutions in shaping intellectual life.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>