This site was created for Northwestern's Sesquicentennial celebration which concluded in 2001. The information is retained for archival purposes only and is not updated. For information about the celebration, contact archives@northwestern.edu or univ-relations@northwestern.edu.

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Sequicentennial Book and Video

  • What was the relationship between Frances Willard, the first dean of women, and Henry Fowler, University president?
  • Why did Northwestern's founders build a campus and a whole new town around it instead of locating in Chicago, where those founders first met?

The answers to these questions and a host of wonderful stories are part of Northwestern University: Celebrating 150 Years. Published in celebration of the Sesquicentennial and filled with historical and contemporary photos, this full-color book chronicles Northwestern's fascinating history and relates many entertaining stories.

Written by Chicago author Jay Pridmore and published by Northwestern University Press, this 280-page beautifully illustrated hardcover edition is available for $45. Click here to choose a selection from the book.
     

 

Produced by Scott Craig Productions and the Sesquicentennial Office, Northwestern's video history is now available. Northwestern: Moments in Time premiered on October 21, 2000 as well received warmly by audiences. The 55-minute video provides a touching and entertaining look at Northwestern's first 150 years. The videotape is available now for only $10 while supplies last.

The book and video are now available for purchase at the Norris University Bookstore, Evanston area booksellers or by calling 1-800-621-2736 and using a credit card.

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