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Author Ballard, Michael B

Title Maroon and white : Mississippi State University, 1878-2003 / Michael B. Ballard
Published Jackson : Mississippi State University : University Press of Mississippi, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 402 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
Contents Roots and birth -- The formative years under General Lee, 1880-1899 -- Hardy expansion, 1900-1912 -- Hightower, Smith, and World War, 1912-1920 -- Hull, Walker, and Critz : the 1920s and the dark years, 1920-1934 -- Humphrey and Mitchell : war and peace, 1934-1953 -- Hilbun and Colvard : a university and racial challenges, 1953-1966 -- Giles : low-key, high results, 1966-1976 -- McComas : seeking a balance, 1976-1985 -- Zacharias : the starship years, 1985-1997 -- Portera and Lee : big business and steady hands, 1998-2003
Summary Mississippi State University was founded in 1878 and opened its doors in 1880 as a land-grant school designed for teaching agriculture and mechanical arts. Building upon the work of John K. Bettersworth, Michael B. Ballard traces the evolution of this institution. From the beginning, first president Stephen D. Lee wanted to expand the university's vision beyond agriculture and engineering. While admitting that these should be the focal points, the school gradually introduced studies in the humanities. The university evolved around the expectation of being the "People's College."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-384) and index
Notes English
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Subject Mississippi State University -- History
Mississippi State College -- History
SUBJECT Mississippi State College (Corporate Name) fast
Mississippi State University fast
Subject EDUCATION -- Higher.
HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781604733105
1604733101
1283210428
9781283210423
9786613210425
6613210420