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University Of Michigan

James Burrill Angell

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
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9781248577639
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This is the commemorative oration delivered by James Burrill Angell on June 30, 1887, at the semi-centennial celebration of the University of Michigan’s organization. A significant historical document, the oration provides insights into the university’s early history, its founding principles, and its place in the development of higher education in the United States. Angell, a prominent figure in the university’s history, offers a unique perspective on the institution’s growth and its contributions to society. This volume is invaluable for anyone interested in the history of the University of Michigan, the evolution of American universities, and the broader context of 19th-century educational thought. 'University Of Michigan: Commemorative Oration' remains a relevant piece for understanding the roots and aspirations of one of America’s leading public universities.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.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.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.

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