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Frank L. McVey and the University of Kentucky : a progressive president and the modernization of a southern university /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moyen, Eric Anthony, 1974-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, [2011]
Series:Thomas D. Clark studies in education, public policy, and social change.
Subjects:
McVey, Frank LeRond, > 1869-1953.
University of Kentucky > History > 20th century.
University of Kentucky > Presidents > Biography.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: a northern progressive and a southern university
  • The making of a progressive president: 1869-1917
  • A southern university and a northern progressive: 1917-1920
  • McVey's darkest days: 1920-1922
  • McVey's era of great aspirations: 1922-1931
  • Surviving the Great Depression and reforming the South: 1932-1936
  • Building a legacy: 1936-1940
  • Turning the page: 1940-1953
  • Conclusion: McVey in retrospect.