Charles Oliver Thompson

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The Modern Polytechnic School

Beschreibung

This is the inaugural address of President Charles O. Thompson, delivered at the opening of Rose Polytechnic Institute on March 7, 1883. Titled "The Modern Polytechnic School," it outlines Thompson's vision for technical education and the role of polytechnic institutions in shaping the future. The address provides insight into the educational philosophies of the late 19th century, emphasizing practical skills and scientific knowledge. This historical document is a valuable resource for understanding the development of technical education in America and the foundational principles upon which institutions like Rose Polytechnic Institute (now Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) were built. It offers a glimpse into the aspirations and challenges of establishing a modern polytechnic school during a period of rapid industrial and technological advancement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781024798463
• ISBN-10: 1024798461
• Artikelnr.: 75118791