A Mansion's MemoriesAn engaging history of The University of Alabama President’s Mansion As part of The University of Alabama’s 175th anniversary celebration (2006), the new edition of A Mansion’s Memories includes details of the tenures of the four presidents who have served since the Mathews term. Profusely illustrated with 69 black-and-white and 17 color photographs, this classic is sure to be welcomed anew by alumni and friends of the University and all lovers of fine old buildings that still function in their original capacities. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | |
1 Building a New House for a Young University 18371855 | |
2 Surviving the Chaos of War 18551878 | |
3 Rebuilding the Campus around the Presidents Home 18781897 | |
4 Greeting a New Century 18971911 | |
5 Cementing a Capstone 19111942 | |
6 Battling for the Conscience of the University an Angel for the House 19421958 | |
7 Opening Doors to All of Alabama 19581980 | |
8 Fostering Research and Restoration 19812003 | |
9 Celebrating the Twentyfirst Century 2003present | |
Presidents of the University | |
Chancellors of the University of Alabama System | |
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