Watkins and Miller Halls - University of Kansas (Hardcover)

Elizabeth Miller Watkins was the greatest benefactress of the University of Kansas. Her innovative vision for a women's scholarshiphall was the first of its kind in the nation. Watkins Hall, built in 1926, and its twin Miller Hall, in 1937, are striking examples ofarchitecture influencing behavior. Elizabeth's letters show how she conceived, designed, and even decorated "her" halls for "her" girls.Read about the evolution of student life and customs of the times in these two halls, as they reach ninety and eighty years of age. Thestory is told in the words and photos of the women who lived in them from 1926 to the present.

General

Imprint:	University Press of Kansas
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2016
Authors:	Norma Decker Hoaglan
Designers:	Shala Stevenson
Dimensions:	279 x 215 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	72
ISBN-13:	978-0-7006-2275-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Colleges of higher education Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	0-7006-2275-6
Barcode:	9780700622757

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