The University of Delaware - A History - John A. Munroe HCDJ Signed By Kotula

Description: Hard back dust cover. Great condition. Signed by Jack (John) Kotula The University of Delaware: A History by John A. Munroe. A native of Wilmington, Dr. Munroe earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UD in 1936 and 1941, respectively, and he received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in 1947. After teaching at Newark High School, he joined the UD faculty in 1942 as an instructor in history. He was named an assistant professor in 1947, an associate professor in 1949 and professor in 1952. In 1962, he was named H. Rodney Sharp Professor of History. As the primary instructor for the formerly required Delaware history course, Dr. Munroe taught a majority of the University’s students for many years. He also served as assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1949-51 and as chairperson of the Department of History from 1952-69. He retired in 1982 and was named H. Rodney Sharp Professor Emeritus of History. He was the author of more than 70 articles and several books, including The University of Delaware: A History (1986) and many others. He was the coauthor, with Carol E. Hoffecker, of Books, Bricks and Bibliophiles: The University of Delaware Library (1984). Dr. Munroe was a regular contributor of articles about Delaware’s history and government to encyclopedias and annuals, and from 1959-65, he had a regular column in the Wilmington Morning News. Delaware Technical and Community College, president Jack Kotula, who rose through the college’s ranks after starting as a counselor at the Southern campus in 1967. As Kotula steered the college through 14 years of steady growth and Thomas Kubala added three more, George and Brainard advanced on career paths that would eventually lead them to Delaware Tech’s presidency. Those paths would sometimes intersect. This book titled "The University of Delaware - A History" written by John A. Munroe is a remarkable piece of literature that will surely delight all American history enthusiasts out there. The hardcover edition of this book is in excellent shape and is considered to be a collectible item. Published in 1968, this 1st edition book is a treasure trove of information about the history of the University of Delaware.

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