Publisher's Synopsis
The Installation of Wilbur Patterson Thirkield is a historical account of the installation ceremony of Wilbur Patterson Thirkield as the President of Howard University in 1907. The book provides a detailed description of the ceremony, including speeches from prominent figures such as Booker T. Washington and President Theodore Roosevelt. It also includes a biography of Thirkield and his accomplishments leading up to his appointment as President of Howard University. The book offers insight into the history of African American higher education and the role of Howard University in the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for those interested in African American history, education, and leadership.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.
