A Memorial Address, Delivered in Library Hall, January 11th, 1875, Founder's Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Honor the life and vision of Ezra Cornell through a detailed memorial address from 1875.
This nonfiction edition presents Rufus P. Stebbins’s tribute to Cornell, outlining his character, generosity, and the immense effort behind founding a great university.
In a measured, sequel-like narration, the text frames Founder's Day as a moment to remember a public figure who shaped a university and a town. It traces the founder’s steadfastness in face of financial trials, his commitment to education, and his belief in Christian manliness as a guiding ideal for teachers and students alike. The address blends personal praise with historical context, offering insight into the motives and challenges behind Cornell’s philanthropy and leadership.- Understand the aims behind Cornell’s endowment and the drive to make education accessible to industrial classes.
- See how character, integrity, and generosity defined a man whose influence extended beyond money to civic life.
- Learn how dedication to a university’s growth intersected with efforts to improve the local community.
- Explore the tone and purpose of a mid‑19th‑century memorial address delivered on Founder's Day.
Ideal for readers of American history, biographies, and campus heritage, as well as those curious about the foundations of Cornell University.
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