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Upstate History Documentaries
Cornell: Birth of the American University
Special | 1h 1m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Cornell: Birth of the American University chronicles the founding of Cornell University.
Cornell: Birth of the American University chronicles the founding of Cornell University, focusing on two men, Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, whose individual dreams and ambitions would come together to create one of the great institutions of learning in the world. This one-hour documentary includes rare photos and film footage from the Cornell University Archives.
Upstate History Documentaries
Cornell: Birth of the American University
Special | 1h 1m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Cornell: Birth of the American University chronicles the founding of Cornell University, focusing on two men, Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, whose individual dreams and ambitions would come together to create one of the great institutions of learning in the world. This one-hour documentary includes rare photos and film footage from the Cornell University Archives.
How to Watch Upstate History Documentaries
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