""A History of Albright College, 1856-1956"" is a comprehensive account of the first century of Albright College, a private liberal arts college located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The book is authored by Felix Wilbur Gingrich, a former professor of history at Albright College. The book begins with the founding of the college by the United Evangelical Church in 1856 and traces its development through the next century. It covers the college's growth, its struggles during the Civil War and the Great Depression, and its transition from a church-affiliated institution to a private college. The book also explores the role of Albright College in the local community and its impact on the education of generations of students. The author draws on a wealth of primary source material, including college records, personal papers, and interviews with alumni, to provide a rich and detailed account of the college's history. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Albright College or the development of higher education in the United States.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.