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On the Hill: A Photographic History of the University of Kansas

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This rich collection of photographs spans 125 years, two world wars, the Great Depression, the turbulent 60s, and everything in between. More than 400 images depict the growth and changes that took the University of Kansas from a small collection of buildings on a treeless hill to the major educational center it is today.This revised, updated edition includes 44 new photographs and a new chapter to bring the University's history into the 1990s. It captures both everyday and extraordinary eventsfrom orchestra concerts and anatomy labs to war protests and basketball championshipsand provides an insightful and nostalgic journey for all whose lives were touched by the University of Kansas. Author Biography: Katie Armitage is a consultant to community and state historical organizations. Donna Butler is managing editor at KU's Division of Continuing Education. Carol Shankel is co-founder of the Historic Mount Oread Fund. Barbara Watkins is coordinator of curriculum and programs at KU's Division of Continuing Education. They were assisted in compiling the original edition with Virginia Adams, a former feature writer for the Louisville Times.

Pages: 248

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University Press of Kansas

Release: September 28, 1993

ISBN: 0700606114

ISBN 13: 9780700606115

On the Hill: A Photographic History of the University of Kansas

4.2/5 ( ratings)

This rich collection of photographs spans 125 years, two world wars, the Great Depression, the turbulent 60s, and everything in between. More than 400 images depict the growth and changes that took the University of Kansas from a small collection of buildings on a treeless hill to the major educational center it is today.This revised, updated edition includes 44 new photographs and a new chapter to bring the University's history into the 1990s. It captures both everyday and extraordinary eventsfrom orchestra concerts and anatomy labs to war protests and basketball championshipsand provides an insightful and nostalgic journey for all whose lives were touched by the University of Kansas. Author Biography: Katie Armitage is a consultant to community and state historical organizations. Donna Butler is managing editor at KU's Division of Continuing Education. Carol Shankel is co-founder of the Historic Mount Oread Fund. Barbara Watkins is coordinator of curriculum and programs at KU's Division of Continuing Education. They were assisted in compiling the original edition with Virginia Adams, a former feature writer for the Louisville Times.

Pages: 248

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University Press of Kansas

Release: September 28, 1993

ISBN: 0700606114

ISBN 13: 9780700606115

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