Book Title ~ Since 1787 ~ The Franklin & Marshall College Story
Author ~ Frederic Shriver Klein
Publisher ~ Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
© Date ~ 1968, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present.
Cover ~ Gray and blue cloth hardcover with black decoration and lettering on the front cover and faded gilt lettering on the spine.
Number of Pages ~ 45 pages.
Illustrated ~ Yes, with a few drawings.
Book measures about ~ 8 1/2 inches X 6 3/8 inches X 1/4 inch.
Condition ~ Good. There is some minor tanning on the cover (mostly on the edges). There are a few very, very small marks on the inside covers and flyleaves. Otherwise this Rare Book is in Good condition! The pages ARE clean and bright!
About the Book ~
"Since 1787: The Franklin and Marshall College Story is a 1968 institutional history book written by Frederic Shriver Klein."
Book Overview
Author: Frederic S. Klein, a professor and historian at Franklin and Marshall College.
Publication Year: 1968.
Subject: A chronicle of the heritage, growth, and development of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, tracing its roots back to the founding of Franklin College in 1787.
Key Themes
Founding Roots: Details the establishment of Franklin College in 1787, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, which later merged with Marshall College in 1853.
Institutional Evolution: Examines how the college adapted through various eras of American higher education, financial challenges, and regional changes.
Campus Culture: Highlights key faculty, campus milestones, and the academic traditions that shaped generations of students in Lancaster over nearly two centuries.