Over at College: A Texas A&M Campus Kid in the 1930s (Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (933 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1623493854 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
James Knox Walker Jr., the couple’s oldest child, recollects the days when professors, staff members, and their children formed a small, closely knit society “over at College.” The campus served as the children’s playground and the scene of their adventures. It also served their educational needs at A&M Consolidated School, founded in 1920. The greater community, of which this small on-campus neighborhood was a part, was known simply as “College.” There was no such place as College Station, and the city of Bryan stood six miles away. This community flourished from its beginnings in the late 1890s until 1938, when the college informed residents that it would no longer provide on-campus housing. In 1926 James Knox Walker, staff civil engineer in charge of building at A&M, and his new bride moved onto the campus of what was then known as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Over at College is a charming stroll through the past that also captures fascinating glimpses of the social structures, institutions, mores, and daily lives on the A&M campus during the 1920s and 1930s.
“His 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
It was of personal interest to me because my husband Ann Burns It was of personal interest to me because my husband was living on Campus at the same time and was a neighbor to Knox Walker.. Enjoyable Diane It took me back in time a bit to see how things were at one time Enjoyable