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Description
The History of Bowling Green State University, written by Dr. James R Overman in 1967, documents the first 53 years of the University's history. The book covers BG's establishment as a Normal School, its early years and classes, the transitions from Normal School to College and from College to University, administrations of various presidents up to and including William Jerome, as well as a variety of other topics such as traditions, fraternities and sororities, and academic departments and programs.
Publication Date
1967
Disciplines
History
Recommended Citation
Overman, James Robert, "The History of Bowling Green State University" (1967). BGSU Faculty Books. 1.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bgsu_books/1