"independent, Original and Progressive" - Celebrating 125 Years of Unt

Joshua C. Chilton first described UNT as "independent, original and progressive” in his inaugural speech opening the university in 1890. In the 125 years since then the university has more than lived up to his expectations. This book features stories about the people and events that helped to define the character and spirit of UNT. Each story is illustrated with photographs and artifacts.

About the author

MORGAN GIERINGER is head of special collections at the UNT Libraries.

Summary

Joshua C. Chilton first described UNT as “independent, original and progressive” in his inaugural speech opening the university in 1890. In the 125 years since then the university has more than lived up to his expectations. This book features stories about the people and events that helped to define the character and spirit of UNT. Each story is illustrated with photographs and artifacts.

Product details

• Assisted by: Morgan Gieringer (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of North Texas Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2016
• EAN: 9781680400045
• ISBN: 978-1-68040-004-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Weight: 567 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous