160 Years of Samford University

For God, For Learning, Forever

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Author: Sean Flynt ISBN: 9781439629031
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: June 20, 2001
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Sean Flynt
ISBN: 9781439629031
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: June 20, 2001
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
Samford University, established in 1841 as Howard College, is a treasured institution of higher learning in Alabama, consistently ranked among the best regional universities in the nation. Well known for the quality of education it offers and for its stunning Georgian-Colonial campus, Samford boasts a long and fascinating history, illuminated here in a
collection of vintage photographs. With images ranging from informal to formal, routine to remarkable, tragic to hilarious, this engaging retrospective delves into the heart of the school�s heritage�its people. The aspirations of all who have called Samford home and those who have supported its mission come to life in snapshot memories of centuries past. Highlights of the book include extensive coverage of the East Lake campus years; the first experiment in coeducation; the earliest known photographs of the Marion campus;
the infamous �liberation� of a rival college�s mascot; the courage of student journalists in the 1970s; the story of Harry, the slave who gave his life saving students; and Samford University�s latest educational innovations and architectural marvels. Rarely seen photographs from the university�s Special Collection department, supplemented by informative, entertaining captions, offer Samford students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends a chance to relive some of the most memorable moments in the school�s history.
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Samford University, established in 1841 as Howard College, is a treasured institution of higher learning in Alabama, consistently ranked among the best regional universities in the nation. Well known for the quality of education it offers and for its stunning Georgian-Colonial campus, Samford boasts a long and fascinating history, illuminated here in a
collection of vintage photographs. With images ranging from informal to formal, routine to remarkable, tragic to hilarious, this engaging retrospective delves into the heart of the school�s heritage�its people. The aspirations of all who have called Samford home and those who have supported its mission come to life in snapshot memories of centuries past. Highlights of the book include extensive coverage of the East Lake campus years; the first experiment in coeducation; the earliest known photographs of the Marion campus;
the infamous �liberation� of a rival college�s mascot; the courage of student journalists in the 1970s; the story of Harry, the slave who gave his life saving students; and Samford University�s latest educational innovations and architectural marvels. Rarely seen photographs from the university�s Special Collection department, supplemented by informative, entertaining captions, offer Samford students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends a chance to relive some of the most memorable moments in the school�s history.

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