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Miskatonic University is a private, independent institution founded in 1690. The 120-acre campus is located in Arkham, Massachusetts and is named for the Miskatonic River, which flows through the town. | Miskatonic University is a private, independent institution founded in 1690. The 120-acre campus is located in Arkham, Massachusetts and is named for the Miskatonic River, which flows through the town. | ||
Miskatonic University ceased operations in 1936 due to financial problems. Most of the campus buildings were destroyed, along with the entire town of Arkham, in the mysterious | Miskatonic University ceased operations in 1936 due to financial problems. Most of the campus buildings were destroyed, along with the entire town of Arkham, the following year in the mysterious flooding of the Misaktonic River. | ||
A [[Miskatonic Society | formal organiation]] of alumnae and former associates of the university formed in 1936. | |||
== Faculty == | == Faculty == | ||
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* [[Professor Jeffrey Parkman | Jeffrey Parkman]], assistant professor of psychology, [[USC]] | * [[Professor Jeffrey Parkman | Jeffrey Parkman]], assistant professor of psychology, [[USC]] | ||
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== Miskatonic as Patron == | == Miskatonic as Patron == | ||
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* '''Frequency of Appearance:''' Fairly often (roll of 9 or less). | * '''Frequency of Appearance:''' Fairly often (roll of 9 or less). | ||
* '''Special Limitations:''' Minimal Intervention:. | * '''Special Limitations:''' Minimal Intervention:. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://www.miskatonic-university.org/ Miskatonic University web site] | * [http://www.miskatonic-university.org/ Miskatonic University web site] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:38, 9 October 2013
Miskatonic University is a private, independent institution founded in 1690. The 120-acre campus is located in Arkham, Massachusetts and is named for the Miskatonic River, which flows through the town.
Miskatonic University ceased operations in 1936 due to financial problems. Most of the campus buildings were destroyed, along with the entire town of Arkham, the following year in the mysterious flooding of the Misaktonic River.
A formal organiation of alumnae and former associates of the university formed in 1936.
Faculty
| Name | Department | Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Henry Armitage | Chief Librarian | Professor Ferdinand C. Ashley | Ancient History | |
| Professor Atwood | Physics | Professor Dexter | Zoology | |
| Professor William Dyer | Geology | Professor Ellery | Chemistry | |
| Professor Tyler M. Freeborn | Anthropology | Professor Lake | Biology | |
| Dr. Francis Morgan | Archaeology | Professor Frank H. Peabodie | Engineering | |
| Professor Wingate Peaslee | Political Science | Professor Wingate Peaslee | Psychology | |
| Professor Warren Rice | Languages | Professor Upham | Mathematics |
Alumni
- Calvin Alden, American author
- Howard Phillips, American journalist and author of pulp fiction
- Jeffrey Parkman, assistant professor of psychology, USC