Commemorating a quarter-century of educational excellence, the "Quarto-Centennial History of the West Chester State Normal School" offers a detailed look at the institution's formative years. Authored by Andrew Thomas Smith, this historical account delves into the origins and development of the school, which served as a cornerstone of teacher training in the First District of Pennsylvania.
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