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As Goodspeed shows, once the main roles were cast-in the persons of John D. Rockefeller and William Rainey Harper-the University of Chicago was irrevocably headed for greatness. Without the support of both of these men it would never have become one of the nation's major universities in a mere quarter century. Although Harper died in 1906, his innovative mind and unflagging energy left an indelible mark on the university during the fifteen years of his presidency.

by Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed. The initial steps which led to the founding of the great educational institutions of the world are known in very few instances. Seldom was any record even made of them, their significance not being recognized when the events occurred. The author of this work, Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed, was intimately connected with the persons and events involved in the founding of the University of Chicago in 1891.

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This is a personal history of the University's founding by Rockefeller and various other benefactors. Admittedly, Goodspeed is often key on sharing exact sums of money, which doesn't make for the most interesting read

This is a personal history of the University's founding by Rockefeller and various other benefactors. Admittedly, Goodspeed is often key on sharing exact sums of money, which doesn't make for the most interesting read. However, one does learn many little tidbits about the early era of the University, and, for this, the history is worth the read. One person found this helpful.

The author of this work, Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed, was intimately connected with the persons and events involved in the founding of the .

The author of this work, Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed, was intimately connected with the persons and events involved in the founding of the University of Chicago in 1891. As Goodspeed shows, once the main roles were cast in the persons of John D. Rockefeller and William Rainey Harper the University of Chicago was irrevocably headed for greatness.

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The Old University of Chicago was the legal name given in 1890 to the . a b Goodspeed, Thomas W. (1916). The Preparing of the Way". A History of the University of Chicago, Founded by John D. Rockefeller: The First Quarter-Century. University of Chicago Press.

The Old University of Chicago was the legal name given in 1890 to the University of Chicago's first incorporation. Between 1856 and 1886 this school, founded by Baptist church leaders, was simply referred to as the "University of Chicago" (or, interchangeably, "Chicago University").

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