Author Archives: Jeff Rankin

About Jeff Rankin

Jeff Rankin is editor and historian at Monmouth College. A researcher, writer and lecturer about the history of the institution and the surrounding area, he edited and co-authored the college's sesquicentennial history, "A Thousand Hearts' Devotion."

The Day Stan the Man Came to Monmouth

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jeff Rankin

On a warm Monday morning in June just over half a century ago, an overflow crowd in front of Wallace Hall watched members of the Class of 1962 receive their degrees, yet many of the spectators were there not so much to … Continue reading →

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Lady Alice’s Legacy

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jeff Rankin

What educator was closely associated with Monmouth College’s first five presidents, whose administrations spanned 96 years? Hint: This faculty member was a student under President David Wallace, was hired to teach by President J.B. McMichael, was a college classmate of … Continue reading →

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