9781332961771 - The State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Exercises at the Dedication of Its New Building, October 19, 1900 (Classic Reprint): Together with a ... Therein, and a B... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the events surrounding the dedication of the Wisconsin Historical Society's stately new building on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in fall 1900. The structure was made possible by the state legislature's generous appropriation and the tireless efforts of a dedicated commission. The volume includes the full text of the dedication speeches given by prominent historians, educators, and public officials. Their words illuminate the significance of the event, placing this new institution within a broader context of historical scholarship in America and emphasizing the vital importance of preserving and understanding our shared past. The speeches explore the relationship between historical societies and universities, the role of libraries in fostering education and scholarship, and the power of history to inspire and inform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 158 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.34 inches. This item is printed on demand.