Defending the Grandest Enterprise: 1868-1876

Authors

Illinois State University, Instructional Technology Services

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Summary:

ISNU’s 1,333 students makes it the largest normal school in the country – prominent alumni include Lyman Kellogg, John W. Cook, and Sarah Raymond – Edwards implements 21 required general education courses to supplement teacher training curriculum – profile of “demanding and Spartan” student life – establishment of ISNU’s two literary societies, Wrightonian and Philadelphian – Edwards begin campaign for free, tax-supported schooling in Illinois – Edwards resigns, Board of Education appoints ISNU faculty member Edwin C. Hewett as 3^rd president.

Publication Date

1999

Publisher

Illinois State University, Instructional Technology Services

City

Normal, IL

Recommended Citation

Illinois State University, Instructional Technology Services, "Defending the Grandest Enterprise: 1868-1876" (1999). Illinois State University History Video Series. 5.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/isu-videos/5