Watkins and Miller Halls

Watkins and Miller Halls University of Kansas

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Publisher's Synopsis

Elizabeth Miller Watkins was the greatest benefactress of the University of Kansas. Her innovative vision for a women's scholarshiphall was the first of its kind in the nation. Watkins Hall, built in 1926, and its twin Miller Hall, in 1937, are striking examples ofarchitecture influencing behavior. Elizabeth's letters show how she conceived, designed, and even decorated "her" halls for "her" girls.Read about the evolution of student life and customs of the times in these two halls, as they reach ninety and eighty years of age. Thestory is told in the words and photos of the women who lived in them from 1926 to the present.

Book information

ISBN: 9780700622757
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Imprint: University Press of Kansas
Pub date:
DEWEY: 378.78165
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 72
Weight: 488g
Height: 281mm
Width: 218mm
Spine width: 10mm