Education, Higher
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Documents Related to Lehigh University Centennial Celebrations, 1961-1966
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0228
Abstract
This collection contains documents related to Lehigh University Centennial celebrations (1961-1966) that includes Centennial Convocation Symposium titled “The Exercise of Men’s Incredible Powers”; Lehigh Development Office Centennial Fund fundraising documents, 100th Birthday; special Centennial issues of newspapers, magazines, various clippings, press releases, memos, correspondence and other publications.
Dates:
1961-1966; Majority of material found within 1963, 1965
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Lehigh University History by W. Ross Yates
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0076
Abstract
The material here includes two separate typescripts of his history of Lehigh University. The first one, tentatively titled The Story of the Lehigh University: An Intimate History, is very detailed, and includes an index of names mentioned. (Notes and corrections are from James Mack, who read it). The second typescript more closely resembles the published work, with a lot of the original material omitted. (The introduction is different). The book, published in 1992 by Lehigh University...
Dates:
1865-1992
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Mart Science and Engineering Library Construction and Dedication, 1963-1969
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0285
Abstract
In 1963, Lehigh University decided to have another library for its growing collections. The Science and Engineering library became one of the largest building projects of Lehigh that cost over $1 million. This collection includes plans and specifications, floor plans, sketches, furniture specifications, architectural notes and other correspondences as well as proposals from building and construction firms. Also includes the dedication files, speeches, thank you letters to and from Library...
Dates:
1963 - 1969
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Percy Hughes: Publications and Papers, 1872-1952
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0111
Abstract
“Percy Hughes Publications and Papers (1872-1952)” collection contains photographs, correspondence, family documents, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, books and academic articles, and reprints on Philosophy, Psychology, Education, Higher Education, Sports Education, and Lehigh University by Percy Hughes who was a Lehigh professor and taught Philosophy, Psychology and Education, and was a lifelong friend of John Dewey.The collection was researched, compiled and organized by Elizabeth Hughes...
Dates:
1872-1952
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Speeches of Henry Sturgis Drinker President of Lehigh University
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0020
Abstract
Typescripts of speeches, many with additional penciled-in notes, given by Dr. Drinker as president of Lehigh University, as president of the American Forestry Association, and as a supporter of war preparedness and the Student Army Training Corps movement.
Dates:
1905 - 1929
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections