Trine University - Modulus Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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The heart of Angola in the early 1800's. TELL ME THE TALES, THAT WERE so DEAR.. LUNG - LGNG AGO . . The tower of the Ad building symbolizing perpetually the high goals that our students set for themselves. On july 25, 1883, the late Dr. H. D. Wood and a group of Angola citizens purchased a six-acre tract of land in the southwestern part of town. On this land they organized and built a normal school. Two buildings were immediately erected-the one is the present School of Commerce and the other was a dormitory and a boarding hall. On june 17, 1884, the college buildings were formally dedicated and school opened with about 40 students. A The first president of the college was C. E. Kerchy, who retired after the first year and was succeeded by L. M. Sniff. President Sniff served in office for 57 years. From time to time throughout the history of the college more departments were added and courses were offered in commerce, music, liberal arts, philosophy, science, fine arts, pharmacy, and engineering. In 1906, the college was incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana and was authorized by charter to grant degrees.

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.. - . . . .-. 4 - I V. 'f . ' L Tak!! 'L ,. .3 , 'V gr: - 4. Q- , An Angola winter scene at the circle in the 1860's. c n ' nc 0 e n to 1 nit Snr: course. Aaracms. may i if . . . . 100, 200, and 300 long, long ago. Ad building before the fire. More and more the college began to specialize in technical work. In 1927, a reorganization was brought about. The commercial department was developed into a strong, modern school of commerce. The school of engineering was strengthened and more courses were added. By the end of 1928, all de- partments except these two were abandoned. .W in ' ' r . A A 8 'cs-.A .ga A 1909 commencement scene held at the side entrance to the The old campus walk up to the President's Ad building- house on the campus.