A History Of Olivet College: 1844-1900 (1901)

By Wolcott B Williams

Book Overview

""A History of Olivet College: 1844-1900"" is a book written by Wolcott B. Williams and published in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Olivet College, a private liberal arts college located in Olivet, Michigan. The author traces the college's origins back to its founding in 1844 by a group of Congregationalists who sought to establish a school that would provide a Christian education to young men and women. The book covers the early years of the college, including its struggles to gain financial stability and its efforts to attract students. It also describes the evolution of the college's curriculum, which initially focused on classical studies but later expanded to include a wider range of subjects. The author also highlights the role of key figures in the college's history, including its early presidents and faculty members. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of Olivet College's mission to provide a Christian education to its students. He also discusses the college's efforts to promote social justice and equality, including its early commitment to admitting students regardless of race or gender. Overall, ""A History of Olivet College: 1844-1900"" provides a comprehensive look at the early years of one of Michigan's oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States, as well as those interested in the history of Christianity and social justice movements in America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165910691
• ISBN13: 9781165910694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"