Dublin Core
Title
1979-1980 V.U. History, V.U. President.
Subject
Indiana--History; Vincennes (Ind. )--History; Athletics Brochures and Programs
Description
Pg. 6-7. Left page: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY... 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, being named as a Bicentennial City in 1976. 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, awards, chairmanships,
Creator
Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library
Publisher
Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library
Date
1979-1980
Contributor
Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Type
Image
Identifier
vul-mbb-1979-1980-00005