Polyscope 1908 by Grover Baumgartner (5 results)

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

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

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating volume captures a unique moment in the history of Bradley Polytechnic Institute, a private institution in Peoria, Illinois, established in 1897 by philanthropists Tobias and Ann Bradley. This 1908 yearbook features a tribute to the graduating class and offers a first-hand account of life at the institute more than a century ago. The author provides insightful commentary on the school's faculty, student body, and curriculum, capturing a bygone era in American higher education. The text is full of historical detail, including the school's early faculty and administration, along with student clubs, sports teams, and literary societies. The accounts of the student body at Bradley Polytechnic Institute provide a rare glimpse into the lives of young people at the turn of the 20th century, from their extracurricular activities to the camaraderie of dormitory life. At once a historical record and an artifact of its time, this engaging work chronicles the vibrancy of student life at a significant American institution. 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.…