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Georgetown University (DC) (College History Series)
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by Paul R. O'Neill and and Paul K. Williams
Sales Rank: 101757
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List Price: $19.99
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 128 pages
Published by: Arcadia Publishing April 25, 2003
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0738515094
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0738515090
Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 6 x 0.4 inches
Weighs: 10.6 ounces
Book Description
Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic university in America, is located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789 and chartered by Congress in 1815, Georgetown experienced many of the same trials faced by the United States, and like the country, triumphed to enjoy extended prestige and prosperity. ÝÝGeorgetown University is a photographic journey through the schoolís first 200 years and celebrates the heritage of one of todayís premier universities. More than 200 vintage images illuminate the historic campus, early classes, annual events, and prolific leaders. The story begins with the schoolís founder, Archbishop John Carroll, who first envisioned Georgetown as an academy for training young clergy for the new Catholic Church in America. Twice during the 1800s, the schoolís enrollment dropped so low that consideration was given to relocating the school or closing it completely. The Civil War turned students into soldiers and classrooms into hospitals; school colors of blue and grey remind us even today of North and South reunited after the war. Rev. Patrick Healy, S.J., known as the schoolís second founder, obtained university status for Georgetown and transformed the physical campus by constructing the massive Romanesque building that now bears his name. The 20th century brought about further development to the campus, curriculum, and cultural programs, while faculty, staff, and supporters from all backgrounds and races joined the Georgetown experience. ÝÝ
Reader Reviews
This is a fantastic visual depiction and narrative of Georgetown University's rich history. The photos represent some of the most interesting points of GU's past, and they're accompanied by colorful antecdotes that deepened my knowledge and appreciation for my Alma Mater.
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