Linfield's Hundred Years: A Centennial History Of Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon (en Inglés)
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Linfield's Hundred Years: A Centennial History Of Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon is a comprehensive book that chronicles the history of Linfield College, a private liberal arts college located in McMinnville, Oregon. Written by Kenneth L. Holmes, the book covers the college's first 100 years, from its founding in 1858 as the Baptist College at McMinnville, to its growth and development into a thriving institution of higher education.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in the college's history, starting with its early years when it struggled to survive and attract students, to its expansion in the 20th century when it added new programs, buildings, and campuses. The author also delves into the challenges and controversies that the college faced over the years, such as financial difficulties, faculty disputes, and student protests.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of the people who shaped Linfield's history, including its founders, presidents, faculty, and alumni. He also explores the college's relationship with the local community, as well as its impact on the wider world of higher education.Overall, Linfield's Hundred Years: A Centennial History Of Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States, as well as those with a connection to Linfield College and the McMinnville community.Additional Contributors Are Ralph E. Storey, William R. Frerichs, Jonas A. Jonasson, And Others.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.
