Maroon and white : Mississippi State University, 1878-2003 /
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...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Jackson :
Mississippi State University : University Press of Mississippi,
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| 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." |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 402 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-384) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781604733105 1604733101 1283210428 9781283210423 9786613210425 6613210420 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |