| A History of Alma College: Where Plaid and Pride Prevail Contributor(s): Beld, Gordon G. (Author), McMacken, David C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1626193320 ISBN-13: 9781626193321 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Education | History |
| Dewey: 378.774 |
| LCCN: 2013048436 |
| Series: American Chronicles (History Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Come along with authors Gordon Beld and David McMacken on a trip down memory lane to Alma College, a mid-Michigan school with a fascinating past, rich heritage and impressive influence. Look on as thousands of spectators flock to the campus for the annual Highland festival. Sit in the front row while a yet unknown young performer introduces you to a new song, Take Me Home, Country Roads." Peek into a voting booth to see the ballot listing two former Alma students who are candidates for the U.S. vice presidency--in the same election. Learn how Alma students reached out to make a difference here at home and around the world.." |
Contributor Bio(s): Beld, Gordon G.: - Retired Michigan reporter Gordon Beld continues to write for Grand Rapids Magazine. He has written for Grand Rapids Press, the Grand Rapids Herald and Michigan History Magazine. Beld is the author of A Gentle Breeze from Gossamer Wings" and "Grand Times in Grand Rapids: Pieces of Furniture City History." |