Stetson University
Stetson University by Maggi Smith Hall, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2005, is an illustrated edition that spans 128 pages. This book provides a historical overview of Stetson University, which was founded in 1883 in DeLand, Florida. It highlights the vision of Henry Addison DeLand, the town’s early promoter, who aimed to establish a distinctive educational institution in rural Central Florida, addressing the lack of a four-year college in the state at that time.
Readers will find a detailed account of the university’s origins and its development over the years. The narrative focuses on the impact of DeLand’s foresight and dedication to education, reflecting broader themes in the history of higher education in the southern United States. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of education and local development in Florida.
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Stetson University, founded in 1883 in historic DeLand, Florida, has been educating students for over a century thanks to the passionate vision of the town’s early promoter, Henry Addison DeLand. DeLand, a New Yorker with a dream, wanted his newly adopted town to be distinctive in rural Central Florida. Since the state had no four-year college, his foresight brought to fruition the excellent educational facility we have today.
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