The Oberlin Jubilee: 1833-1883 (1883)
William Gay Ballantine
The Oberlin Jubilee: 1833-1883 (1883)
William Gay Ballantine
The Oberlin Jubilee: 1833-1883 is a historical book written by William Gay Ballantine in 1883. The book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Oberlin College, a private liberal arts college located in Oberlin, Ohio. The author provides a detailed account of the college's history, from its founding in 1833 by a group of Congregationalist ministers to its growth and development over the years.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a particular period in the college's history. The author describes the challenges and triumphs of the college, including its role in the abolitionist movement and the education of African Americans and women. He also provides biographical sketches of some of the college's most prominent figures, including its founders and early presidents.The Oberlin Jubilee: 1833-1883 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Oberlin College and the broader history of American higher education. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the college's first 50 years, and it is an important contribution to the literature on the history of American education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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