A History of the University of Chicago, Founded by John D. Rockefeller

A History of the University of Chicago, Founded by John D. Rockefeller
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 584
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ISBN-10 : 9780226303833
ISBN-13 : 0226303837
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Book Synopsis A History of the University of Chicago, Founded by John D. Rockefeller by : Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed

Download or read book A History of the University of Chicago, Founded by John D. Rockefeller written by Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1972 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a detailed account of the founding of the University of Chicago in 1891 throught the first twenty-five years. The university had the support of John D. Rockefeller and William Rainey Harper who helped with procurement of funds, recruitment of faculty, construction of buildings, student life and the problems of continuing growth.


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