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Against Great Odds: The History of Alcorn State University

hardcover – January 1, 1994
by Posey, Josephine McCann
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ISBN-13: 9780878056811 ISBN-10: 0878056815
Publisher
Brand: University Press of Mississippi
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 1, 1994
Weight
1.5 lbs
Dimensions
24.10×2.50×16.50 cm

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Against Great Odds: The History of Alcorn State University by Posey, Josephine McCann. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780878056811.

Posey (education, Alcorn State University) examines the history of the first land-grant academic institution for African-American students. Alcorn opened in 1871 on the former Oakland College campus, with Hiram R. Revels, Mississippis first black senator, as its president. Posey shows how the institution has faced modern challenges such as integration and maintaining its nationally renowned athletic programs. Includes b&w photos, a list of student organizations, and the catalogue from Alcorns second year. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.