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OverviewIn 1926 James Knox Walker, professor of civilengineering, and his new bride moved onto thecampus of what was then known as the Agriculturaland Mechanical College of Texas. The greatercommunity of which this small on-campusneighborhood was a part was known simply as“College.” There was no such place as CollegeStation, and the city of Bryan stood six miles away. James Knox Walker Jr., the couple’s oldest child,recollects the days when professors, staff members,and their children formed a small, closely knitsociety “over at College.” The campus served asthe children’s playground and the scene of theiradventures. It also served their educational needs atA&M Consolidated School, founded in 1920. Thiscommunity flourished from its beginnings in thelate 1890s until 1938, when the college informedresidents that it would no longer provide on-campushousing. Over at College is a charming stroll through the pastthat also captures fascinating glimpses of the socialstructures, institutions, mores, and daily lives on theA&M campus during the 1920s and 1930s. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James Knox Walker Jr , David ChapmanPublisher: Texas A & M University Press Imprint: Texas A & M University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.328kg ISBN: 9781623493851ISBN 10: 1623493854 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 30 April 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsHis stories are told with such clarity, it's almost like jumping in a time machine and walking around campus alongside him. Alumni, current students, family, and fans of Texas A&M alike will find this book immersive, educational, and entertaining. -- Insite Brazos Valley -- (09/26/2016) Author InformationJames Knox Walker Jr. graduated with a BS inentomology from Texas Agricultural and MechanicalCollege in 1951. He served as a faculty member inthe department beginning in 1968 and in 1993 wasappointed professor emeritus at Texas A&M University, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |