Beskrivning
Memorials of Bucknell University, 1846-1896 chronicles the first fifty years of this distinguished institution of higher learning. Founded in 1846 and originally known as the University at Lewisburg, Bucknell emerged from the efforts of the Baptist denomination in central Pennsylvania. This volume provides a detailed account of the university's early development, including its founding, the establishment of its academic departments, and the contributions of its presidents, faculty, and alumni.