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The Regents appeared to be satisfied with their relations with the state legislature, as the only mention of the land endowment in 1890 came under the Receipts and Expenditures section. Again it can be seen that the university's income continued to grow as the interest on the invested funds continued to grow exponentially. -
In this passage, the Regents call attention to the original language used in both the Morrill Act and the Nebraska State Constitution. It would seem the Regents felt their role in the economics of the university was being superseded by the state government. State senators must have taken notice of this argument, as the Regents fail to make mention of this issue in subsequent publications. Brief accounting numbers are also delivered. From these numbers it is evident that the university's income was increasing from the endowed land. -
The bureaucratic process of funding in relation to the land endowment is again further detailed.This article particularly highlights the the idea of racial separation, specifically "separate but equal." -
The Federal Government sought to tighten down on the specifics of the federally endowed land. This was a reactive measure to fight against land speculators. -
This is the the critical first step that allowed for the eventual creation of the University of Nebraska. The language in the bill is straightforward. States were granted 30,000 acres of federal land for each congressional representative. From this land,the land was to be sold so that an agricultural college could be formed. -
An Act to provide for the registry, sale, leasing and general management of all lands… (section 4)- This brief section stipulates that land sales were not to exceed 40 acres large. This was intended to keep land speculators from buying up large tracts of land. -
An Act to amend “An Act to establish the University of Nebraska (pages 117-118)- Two years after the original passage of the act to establish the university, this short amendment was created. The legislature wanted to clearly delineate between the regents’ fund and the university fund. Where two thirds of land sale profits would benefit the university fund, and the other third was to supplement the regents’ fund. -
Joint Resolution accepting act of Congress of the United States (pages 308-312)- This is a reprint of the original Morrill Act passed in 1862. The Nebraska legislature printed it in their records verbatim, with the final passage being a complete acceptance of the federal terms. -
An Act to provide for the selection and entry of public lands… (pages 60-61) This short piece of legislation shows the Nebraska legislature acknowledging their acceptance of 90,000 acres and 72 sections of public land for the purpose of an agricultural college. Additionally the State is clarifying their intent to work within the legal confines of land sales set forth by the federal government. -
An Act to provide for the location of the seat of government… (Section 11)- This act made the unification of the state college and agricultural college official. It also recognizes that the federally endowed land need still be surveyed. -
An Act to provide for the Registry of School Lands… (Sections 5, 17, 26, 27)- The state of Nebraska was sure to cover as many points as possible in relation to public land received from the federal government. This act lumps together “general schools”, what would later become public schools, and the university. The act specifies in length the bureaucratic procedures that were to be taken to ensure the value of the lands would forever go “undiminished.” In short, all proceeds from land sales were to be directed to the treasurer of the State. In turn the treasurer would invest the proceeds in United Sates or State securities, which were to bear not less than six per cent annual interest. The annual interest then supplemented the university fund. -
This excerpt comes from the original constitution for the state of Nebraska. Although only mentioned in short, the education sections are important. From the foundation of the state, the government took responsibility for whatever form a university may have taken. Additionally, the state adopted the minimum price of $5 per acres sold from the federally endowed land. -
Receipts and Expenditures (Pp. 17-18) In 1886 the two year budget was again estimated. All income deriving from the endowed land was $63,000, approximately one third of the total income.The Resources of the University (Pp. 89-90) The regents paid respect to the gifted land from the Morrill Act, giving it credit for one third of the university's income. -
"Receipts and Expenditures" (Pp. 4) & "Probable Income" (Pp. 12) In 1884 the income from land leased and interest on sold lands began to seriously materialize. The expected two year income from these lands was $70,000, with an additional $17,000 in delinquent lessees. Thus $84,000 was allocated to the university budget. -
Receipts and Expenditures (Pp. 5) This excerpt from the 1882 Regents' Report, gives specific accounting numbers for the university. In 1882, the university's income hit the level the regents had been expecting. For a two year fiscal period a total of $123,349.26 was received. This is a stark contrast from $13,984.50 received in 1880. Coincidentally, 1882 was the first year the regents did not ask the senate to take action with the federally endowed land. -
The Industrial College (Pp. 4-5) The regents again ask for the state legislature to act with haste in relation to the federally endowed land. Although the bureaucratic structure of the university was taking form, the physical university was at an impasse waiting for the proper funding. -
(Pp. 4-5) The Committee for Land Selection suggested to the state legislature, that the federally endowed land be sold or leased as soon as possible. Thus the profits may be invested and the annual dividends could supplement the university fund. -
The Land Endowment (Pp. 28-29) The regents request that the process of surveying and allocating land be sped up, so that a steady income may be provided to the university. Additionally, the regents declare their intent to foster a university that is not solely fixated upon agricultural issues. Rather a serious focus should be dedicated to the "...education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life." -
Page four- The regents formed a committee to secure the federally endowed land, so that sales might commence. Proceeds from sold land would enter the University Fund (sic). -
(Pp. 5) In a short letter written to the board of regents, governor David Butler reports the state's University Fund. Governor Butler also mentions the federally allocated land, which at the time was being surveyed for sale.