File #13381: "1968-1969 V.U. History, V.U. President."

1968-1969 V.U. History, V.U. President.

Indiana--History; Vincennes (Ind. )--History; Athletics Brochures and Programs

Pg. 6-7. Left page: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY...ITS HISTORY: Describes history of V.U., including Northwest Ordinance of 1787; Jefferson Academy's founding in 1801; incorporation of V.U. in 1806; William Henry Harrison, first Chairman, V.U. Board of Trustees; location and history of Vincennes, including founding in 1731, frontier history, many historic firsts, mentioning George Rogers Clark's capture from the British in 1779, Abraham Lincoln's Wabash River crossing. Right page: Picture: ITS PRESIDENT: DR. ISAAC K. BECKES: Describes Dr. Beckes' background, education, development of new campus and enrollment growth during his presidency, service on committees and boards, chairmanships,

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1969-1970

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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