Synopsis "Through One Hundred and Fifty Years: The University of Pittsburgh (in English)"
""Through One Hundred And Fifty Years: The University Of Pittsburgh"" by Agnes Lynch Starrett is a comprehensive history of the University of Pittsburgh from its founding in 1787 to its 150th anniversary in 1937. The book covers the early years of the university, including its establishment as Pittsburgh Academy, its transformation into Western University of Pennsylvania, and its eventual evolution into the University of Pittsburgh. Starrett also explores the university's growth and development over the years, including the establishment of new departments and programs, the construction of new buildings, and the expansion of the university's influence beyond the city of Pittsburgh. The book includes profiles of notable figures associated with the university, including its founders, early faculty members, and influential alumni. It also examines the university's role in the community and its contributions to the fields of education, science, and culture.Overall, ""Through One Hundred And Fifty Years: The University Of Pittsburgh"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the history of one of America's most important institutions of higher education.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
