Hampton University is situated on an arm of Hampton Roads; two miles from Fort Monroe. Founded under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Samuel Armstrong in 1868 and incorporated in 1870 as Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute; it was the first permanent school for freedmen in the South. Industrial and normal education through self-help was the fundamental principle of the school; trades and industries were taught and practiced. Among the university�s noteworthy alumni are Dr. Booker T. Washington; renowned orator and Tuskegee Institute founder; Alberta Williams King; mother of Martin Luther King Jr.; Marcus Dixon; NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs; and Wanda Sykes; comedian and actress. Today; the university is recognized for the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute; the world�s largest cancer proton treatment center; and its local commitment to the commercial revitalization of downtown Hampton; Virginia. Through the use of vintage photographs; Hampton University shows how the university community continues to uphold Armstrong�s legacy by �keeping their eye to the future.�
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Best Book on Indigenous SheltersBy LafmoreThis is the best book Ive found providing practical information on the construction of various shelters. We are preparing to build a village using all indigenous shelters and the book provides outstanding information on a wide variety of shelters; regions and materials. Its incredibly well researched and includes information on the cultural significance of each shelter; the materials used and the peoples relationship to the harvesting and use of the material. Plenty of photos and diagrams of actual construction are provided so you can understand all the principles needed to build each shelter and there is some information on how different villages were laid out. It is well written and an interesting read whether you hope to build a shelter or not.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic book about the wide variety of structures built by ...By MESFantastic book about the wide variety of structures built by native Americans - an absolute must read for anyone interested in pre-European architecture of the US and Canada. Or really anyone interested in architecture.This book covers the full range from the Northeast to the Southwest. Fabulously researched an illustrated. The book includes details about construction methods and usage while also putting the structures in a social context. 8 pages of color photographs in the center of the book. Beautiful images with medium quality reproduction. My only criticism of this book is that the photographs appear to be low quality reproductions - like that of a good quality Xerox machine. They are clear enough to read but with such rich text and line drawings; I expected higher quality images. But dont let that deter you from buying this book - Ive not seen anything which compares to it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Non western view on architectureBy MikeI had to buy this book for my multi cultural architectural history class. The book was very informative with lot of pictures illustrating the building techniques and styles. Although; most pictures are in black and white. It was easy to read and understand; with out being dry like most text books. The book also helps illustrate the cultures of Native American peoples. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in architecture from a non western view point; and in Native American culture.
