The Years of Youth: Kent State University, 1910-1960
Phillip R. Shriver's 'The Years of Youth' offers a comprehensive history of Kent State University from 1910 to 1960. It details the institution's origins, growth, and pivotal moments in its journey toward becoming a major educational center in Ohio. Ideal for historians and alumni interested in the university's foundational era.
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The Years of Youth chronicles the establishment and development of Kent State University during its initial five decades, from 1910 to 1960. Authored by Phillip R. Shriver, the book provides a detailed examination of the institution's founding and expansion.
Readers gain insight into the academic, administrative, and cultural evolution of the university as it transitioned from a modest normal school to a comprehensive institution. Shriver's narrative highlights key events and figures that influenced its trajectory.
This work serves as an essential resource for understanding the historical context of higher education in Ohio and the broader American Midwest during the early 20th century.
Through archival research and personal accounts, the book captures the spirit of innovation and perseverance that defined Kent State's formative period.
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