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The University of Nevada A Centennial History
Nevada's early higher education story recalls Morrill Act impact Elko's selection as site and the long path to Reno moving the university preparatory school opened 1874 first instruction 1887 1891 credentials. It notes Elko demographics immigration and rail links plus regional geography and politics shaping Nevada's college beginnings.
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America
Elko
Nevada
University of Nevada
Reno
Central Pacific
Utah Salt Flats
Elko County
University Preparatory School
United States
Dicaps
Comstock Lode
Carson City
Lewis R Bradley
Pioche
Hamilton
Eureka
Austin
Tuscarora
Little Academy
State Superintendent of Public Instruction