On the Hill: A Photographic History of the University of Kansas - Hardcover

Virginia Adams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0700602364 ISBN 13: 9780700602360

Publisher: University Press of Kansas, 1983

Synopsis

This rich collection of photographs spans 125 years, two world wars, the Great Depression, the turbulent 60's, and everything in between. More than 400 images depict the growth and changes that took the University of Kansas from a small collection of buildings on a treeless hill to the major educational center it is today. This revised, updated edition includes 44 new photographs and a new chapter to bring the University's history into the 1990's. It captures both everyday and extraordinary events--from orchestra concerts and anatomy labs to war protests and basketball championships--and provides an insightful and nostalgic journey for all whose lives were touched by the University of Kansas.

About this title

About the Author:

Katie Armitage is a consultant to community and state historical organizations.

Donna Butler is managing editor at KU's Division of Continuing Education.

Carol Shankel is co-founder of the Historic Mount Oread Fund.

Barbara Watkins is coordinator of curriculum and programs at KU's Division of Continuing Education.

They were assisted in compiling the original edition with Virginia Adams, a former feature writer for the Louisville Times.

Review:

"The quotations--drawn from newspapers, magazines, letters, and the like--lift the photos...to a level of 'living history'" -- Lawrence Journal-World

"The vintage photos alone are worth the price of the book." -- Wichita Eagle

"This is the yearbook of all yearbooks for University of Kansas graduates and friends." -- Kansas City Star

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0700602364
• ISBN 13: 9780700602360
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224