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1890-1899: A Golden Era

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In the Hesperian published on Charter Day, February 15, 1894, Chancellor James H. Canfield writes an overview of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its purpose as an institution.

Article, "Charter Day"

Minutes from the Board of Regents Minutes that contains information about the financial situation at the University during MacLean's chancellorship

Minutes, Board of Regents

Department and professor list for College of Literature Science, and Arts and the Industrial College, provided by J.S. Dales, Board of Regents secretary during the period when Charles Bessey served as acting chancellor.

List, Department and professors

Program from Charter Day activities held on February 15, 1894 for the Silver Anniversary of the University of Nebraska

Program, Charter Day

Resignation letter written by Chancellor George MacLean to Charles H. Morrill, president of the Board of Regents, on June 24, 1899.

Handwritten letter, George Maclean to Charles H. Morrill

James Canfield's published farewell letter to the faculty and Board of Regents.

Letter, James Canfield Resignation

A letter from George Howard to the Board of Regents on the university library and having additional open hours.

Letter, George Howard to Board of Regents

Letter to Chancellor James H. Canfield from librarian Mary L. Jones, describing the amount of money needed to keep the library up and running.

Letter, to James H. Canfield from Mary L. Jones

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