The history of the Ohio State University is a fascinating story of growth and development, from its humble origins as a small agricultural college to its modern status as a leading research institution. This book provides an in-depth look at the key figures and events that shaped the university's history, from its founding president Edward Orton to its contributions to the war effort during World War II.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.