Reflections on Opening Day at Illinois Industrial University, March 2, 1868

The University of Illinois, known as Illinois Industrial University, held its first classes on March 2, 1868.  The Student Life and Culture Archives at the university posted, "Reflections on Opening Day 150 years Ago - 2 March 1868," written by Gregory Behle, professor at The Master's University.  Behle draws on photographs and other resources from the institutional archives in his portrayal of activities on the campus.

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