This online exhibition was first published in 2006 by Cornell University Library’s Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections. Cornell University Library archived the original version of the online exhibition in 2024 to preserve its earlier design. This version maintains access to the original images and text within an updated website.
This website was part of an exhibition celebrating the inauguration of President Skorton in 2006. At the time, Cornell's history spanned more than 140 years, yet only twelve presidents. Find out how they began their presidencies, and how their contributions have helped to shape a beloved and revolutionary Cornell.
For more recent information about Cornell Presidents, visitors should see "The Presidency" web page, hosted by the Office of the President.