Illustrated History of the University of California

Berkeley: Students' Cooperative Society, 1901. Revised. Dark blue folio, 430 pages, b&w illustrations, portraits; 31 cm. Very minor fraying to spine foot, very mild wear to spine head and foot, gently bumped and worn corners, large discoloration mark to rear board, light soiling to boards, slightly loose hinge (binding partially cracked but intact); overall Good+. Hardcover.

Numerous interesting photos of historical interest. University of California (1868-1952) -- History. Contents: 1. Antecedents of the university -- 2. The college precursor of the university -- 3. The inauguration of the university -- 4. Berkeley -- 5. The years of internal growth -- 6. The expansion of the university -- 7. From 1895 to 1900 -- 8. The Phoebe A. Hearst architectural plan -- 9. The college of the fine arts -- 10. The astronomical department of the university -- 11. The professional colleges -- 12. The school of the useful arts -- 13. The regents and the finances -- 14. The students of the university -- Appendix. Jane K. Sather's gifts; revised plans for the university buildings. **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**