Kansas Christian College (Lincoln)

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Kansas Christian College

Kansas Christian College was an institution of higher learning located in Lincoln, Kansas, United States. [1] It was established in 1882, [2] began classes in 1885, and continued operations until 1913. [3]

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References

  1. Patterson's American education, Volume 2 by Homer L. Patterson, published 1905, American Educational Company (Chicago) pages 73-76
  2. Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. Archived 2011-05-04 at the Wayback Machine Standard Pub. Co. Chicago : 1912. 3 v. in 4. : front., ill., ports.; 28 cm. Vols. I-II edited by Frank W. Blackmar. Transcribed July 2002 by Carolyn Ward.
  3. Skyways Library Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine Lincoln County, Kansas Education and Schools