| Miracle on the Mesa: A History of the University of New Mexico, 1889-2003 Contributor(s): Davis, William E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826340172 ISBN-13: 9780826340177 Publisher: Published by Unm Press for the Office of the OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: Written by former UNM president William "Bud" Davis, "Miracle on the Mesa" covers the changes and growth experienced by the University since its founding on February 28, 1889. The story of the "Miracle on the Mesa" is told chronologically, within the framework of each administration, beginning with the "joint presidencies" of Elias S. Stover and Hiram Hadley, who served from 1892 through 1897, and ending with Louis Caldera, current president of UNM. More than just a history of the university, Davis's lively text also provides a unique look at Albuquerque and its citizens during each time period. For example, this colorful description of the equipment football players wore in the 1890s: "Our canvas suits--those who were fortunate enough to have them--carried little padding except where towels were stuffed over shoulders and knees. Head-gears, nose-guards, and helmets were not yet introduced and all players cultivated heavy heads of hair for protection."--from "Miracle on the Mesa" UNM alumni, former and current UNM students, and former and current faculty members and administrators will enjoy reading about the efforts that have gone into making the University of New Mexico the quality institution of higher learning that it is today: the Miracle on the Mesa. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Education | History |
| Dewey: 378.789 |
| LCCN: 2005027467 |
| Physical Information: 1.35" H x 8.56" W x 10.96" (4.48 lbs) 496 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico |
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| Publisher Description: Written by former UNM president William Bud Davis, Miracle on the Mesa covers the changes and growth experienced by the University since its founding on February 28, 1889. The story of the Miracle on the Mesa is told chronologically, within the framework of each administration, beginning with the joint presidencies of Elias S. Stover and Hiram Hadley, who served from 1892 through 1897, and ending with Louis Caldera, current president of UNM. More than just a history of the university, Davis's lively text also provides a unique look at Albuquerque and its citizens during each time period. For example, this colorful description of the equipment football players wore in the 1890s: Our canvas suits--those who were fortunate enough to have them--carried little padding except where towels were stuffed over shoulders and knees. Head-gears, nose-guards, and helmets were not yet introduced and all players cultivated heavy heads of hair for protection.--from Miracle on the Mesa UNM alumni, former and current UNM students, and former and current faculty members and administrators will enjoy reading about the efforts that have gone into making the University of New Mexico the quality institution of higher learning that it is today: the Miracle on the Mesa. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, William E.: - William E. Davis served as president of the University of New Mexico from 1975 through 1982. |
