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Cornell: Birth of the American University

Cornell: Birth of the American University chronicles the founding of Cornell University.

Aired 12/01/2004 | Rating NR

Cornell: Birth of the American University

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.

Aired 12/01/2004 | Rating NR

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.

Aired 12/01/2004 | Rating NR

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