EXTRA! Montana Newspaper Stories 1864-1922: Montana State University's founding

In 1862, the Morrill Land Grant Act provides land for at least one college in each state to promote education in science, classical studies, agriculture and engineering. When Montana becomes a state in 1889, cities vie for the opportunity to host the college. It was awarded to the city of Bozeman in 1893.

Key dates

February 16, 1893—The Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts is founded in Bozeman, Montana.
April 17, 1893—Augustus M. Ryon appointed president.

From the newspapers

• The Agricultural College, Daily Yellowstone Journal, January 07, 1893, p. 3
• For the Fourth Time, Helena Independent, January 15, 1893, p. 8
• Agricultural College, Helena Independent, April 05, 1893, p. 8
• For Agricultural Students, Weekly Tribune, April 07, 1893, p. 4
• Agricultural Schools, Anaconda Standard, April 15, 1893, p. 6
• The Experiment Station, Anaconda Standard, April 26, 1893, p. 6
• Professor Ryon Honored, New North-west, April 29, 1893, p. 3
• Ready Now for Work, Anaconda Standard, September 11, 1893, p. 1
• The Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Anaconda Standard, September 14, 1893, p. 3  

To find more

Search for these terms in combination, proximity, or as phrases: montana agricultural college, mac, augustus m. ryon (or a.m. ryon)

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Written by Catherine W. Ockey