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Students' Hand-Book of Penn College, 1911-1912

Architect William Foster, building was constructed from 1872 to 1890, served as the original site of Penn College which opened on September 23, 1873. The location was 401 College Avenue. Three characteristics describe the school, simplicity,…

Benjamin F. Andrews, 1934 to 1935

Benjamin F. Andrews while a student at Penn College. He graduated in 1891 and went on to become a medical doctor.

Old Main; Fire; Penn College

Old Main was destroyed by fire on the morning of May 27, 1916, the day of the senior breakfast, the fire began at 3:30 am, cause unknown, Robert Williams and Henry Oakley died in the fire when the heavy bell crashed through the building roof, the…

Students' Hand Book, 1892-93

Ann M. Fields 2009 -2013

Ann M. Fields is the first woman to serve as president of William Penn University. She began her college career the day after her fortieth birthday, enrolling in Iowa State University and staying to earned her B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Dr.…

Old Main; Domestic Science Laboratory; Penn College

Old Main, Interior image, Domestic Science Laboratory, sewing class, the sewing department is equipped with sewing machines and tables for cutting.

Paper written by Elizabeth Green Roberts on the early days of Penn

Richard E. Sours 2004-2009

Richard E. Sours served as president of William Penn University from 2004 to 2009. Dr. Sours received his B. S. degree from Towson University in Baltimore, his M.S. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Dr.…

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Thomas F. Boyd, 1998 to 2003