The Angel's Lily and History of Temple University

The Angel's Lily and History of Temple University is a book written by Russell H. Conwell that delves into the history of Temple University, one of the most prominent institutions of higher education in the United States. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part titled ""The Angel's Lily"" and the second part titled ""History of Temple University."" In the first part, Conwell tells the story of a young girl named Lily who is visited by an angel and given a special mission. The angel tells Lily that she must go out into the world and spread kindness and love wherever she goes. The story of Lily and the angel serves as a metaphor for the mission of Temple University, which is to provide education and opportunity to those who might not otherwise have access to it. The second part of the book provides a comprehensive history of Temple University, from its founding in 1884 as a night school for working adults, to its current status as a major research university with over 40,000 students. Conwell describes the challenges and triumphs that Temple has faced over the years, including financial struggles, changes in leadership, and the impact of major historical events such as World War II and the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout the book, Conwell emphasizes the importance of education as a tool for social and economic mobility, and the role that Temple University has played in providing access to education for people from all walks of life. The Angel's Lily and History of Temple University is a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States.1920. The Angel's Lily is a lecture delivered by Russell H. Conwell. Also found within is the History of Temple University. The marriage of these two works are a contrast. Angel's Lily contains an Oriental parable with the interpretation thereof on the one hand, and History of Temple University is a statement of a successful experiment in wider dissemination of higher learning among persons whose conditions might easily be construed as forbidding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.