Classic History Book of Oklahoma City

Story of the Oklahoma City University and Its Predecessors by H.R. Brill was published in 1938 by the University Press of OCU. At 263 pages it includes several plates of images.

 

H.R. Brill was a retired minister who ran the printing arm of the university.

 

It traces the roots of Oklahoma City University from its origins as Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth University, Epworth University (1904 in OKC), Methodist University (1912-1919 in Guthrie) and finally Oklahoma City University from 1919-1938 (the date of publication).

 

A detailed look via records, class lists, yearbooks and other records concerning the early schools, faculties and events.

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