Maroon and white : Mississippi State University, 1878-2003 / Michael B. Ballard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ballard, Michael B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mississippi State University--History.

Mississippi State University.

Mississippi State College--History.

Mississippi State College.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 402 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jackson : Mississippi State University : University Press of Mississippi, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Mississippi State University was founded in 1878 and opened its doors in 1880 as a land-grant school designed for teaching agriculture and mechanical arts. Building upon the work of John K. Bettersworth, Michael B. Ballard traces the evolution of this institution. From the beginning, first president Stephen D. Lee wanted to expand the university's vision beyond agriculture and engineering. While admit-ting that these should be the focal points, the school gradually introduced studies in the humanities. The university evolved around the expectation of being the "People's College."

Contents:

Roots and birth

The formative years under General Lee, 1880-1899

Hardy expansion, 1900-1912

Hightower, Smith, and World War, 1912-1920

Hull, Walker, and Critz : the 1920s and the dark years, 1920-1934

Humphrey and Mitchell : war and peace, 1934-1953

Hilbun and Colvard : a university and racial challenges, 1953-1966

Giles : low-key, high results, 1966-1976

McComas : seeking a balance, 1976-1985

Zacharias : the starship years, 1985-1997

Portera and Lee : big business and steady hands, 1998-2003.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-384) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-21042-8

9786613210425

1-60473-310-1

OCLC:

317399222