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Monmouth’s Early Growth and Teacher Shortage Debate
A historical overview recounts Monmouth Oregon’s 1855 founding to support a state normal school. It notes the university origin, land donations, early buildings, and 130 students under President Campbell. It highlights teacher shortages, Pendleton losses to Seattle Portland Spokane, and urges revival of normal schools to prevent ensuing statewide shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vespertine Literary Society
Pacific Christian Messenger
Monmouth
T. H. Hutchinson
T. H. Lucas
J. B. Smith
S. Whitman
D. Lewis
J. E. Murphy
Dover
L. F. M. Butler
Illinois
Oregon
Monmouth University
Christian College
Judge Cowls
McMinnville
J. B. W. Butler
W. Hart
I Rik College
S. &. Whitman
Elijah Davidson
F. M. Butler
John Harris
F. F. Campbell
Stanley
Rome
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Pendleton
Northwest
Seattle
Portland
Spokane
Sanders
East Oregonian