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Haverford College: A History And An Interpretation

Haverford College: A History And An Interpretation

Jones, Rufus M.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164495968
ISBN13: 9781164495963
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Haverford College: A History And An Interpretation is a book written by Rufus M. Jones that provides a comprehensive history of Haverford College, a private liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania. The book covers the founding of the college in 1833 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), its growth and development over the years, and its role in shaping the education and values of generations of students.Jones provides an in-depth analysis of the college's Quaker heritage and its influence on the college's curriculum, culture, and values. He also explores the challenges the college faced over the years, including financial struggles, changing social and political landscapes, and the impact of two world wars.The book includes detailed profiles of some of the college's most notable alumni, including Nobel laureate Philip Noel-Baker, poet and critic Allen Tate, and civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. It also features photographs and illustrations that help bring the college's history to life.Overall, Haverford College: A History And An Interpretation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Haverford College or the role of Quaker education in American higher education.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.

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