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Frederick Watts and the founding of Penn State / Roger L. Williams.
"Examines the life and accomplishments of Frederick Watts (1801-1889) in agricultural innovation and his role in the creation of the institution that would grow into Penn State University"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780271089898
- Physical Description: xiv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Frederick Watts's first fifty years -- The Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society -- Chartering and locating the new school -- Building the school and preparing to open -- The presidency of Evan Pugh -- Watts and the college after Pugh -- Final years with the college and the aftermath -- U.S. Commissioner of Agriculture. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trone Memorial Library (East Berlin) | BIOG WATT-F (Text)
Endowment:
Ray S. Walker Named Endowment, 2021
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35740635746407 | Biography | Available | - |
