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One hundred years ago a nation began moving, searching for new land, for new ideas, for new dreams - dreams that might become realities, not only for the gen- eration of 1858, but for the numerous generations of people who would follow in the footsteps of stalwart, foresighted pioneers. And with a new hope and strong con- viction a magniflcent idea in education was conceived. There were to be llpeoplels colleges? Education on a higher level was to be the right and opportunity not only of those preparing for the learned pro- fessions, but also for those who would till the soil and man the growing industry of the land. The vision was bold; the achievement of reality, difficult. As early as 1848 citizens of Iowa sought a school of agriculture and requested the site and buildings at Fort Atkinson for such a purpose. Emphasis was placed on a college of scientific agriculture, stressing research and instruction to increase production and improve rural life. On the snowy night of Feb. 4, 1858, the plans for a State Agricultural College and Farm began to flame in the hearts and minds of three men, Benjamin Gue, Robert Richardson and Ed Wright who met to draw up a bill proposing such a college to be connected with the entire agricultural interests of the state. The bill met opposition from certain legislators who felt such a venture would be a squander of money on an untried dream. With a deep belief and enduring hope in the success of such a project, Gue saved the day for the bill, and Iowa State College became a reality, at least in name, on March 22, 1858, when the governor of Iowa signed the measure. lll Iii; 3.7 3- Sum C113; b . tulmij I,- - wmlllbi j b; .' lllllliir l .: allllut I ,y ldUQU-ggi' - andngL'I a -.-s
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