University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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Board of Regents JOHN NEWTON EVANS— Was born in Defiance, Ohio, May 13, 1835. He received his education from a private tutor. Early in life he came vs est in company with sev- eral brothers and settled in I ong Valley, forming a co-partnership knovfn as the Evans Brothers. Has taken an active interest in university affairs since his residence in Reno, and the people, in recognition of his friendship for the institution, elected him regent in 1896. HON. W. E. F. DEAI,— Was born in Maryland and educated at Dickin- son College, receiving the degrees of B. A. and M. A. Mr. Deal came to California about i860, and after teaching school two years moved to Nevada, where he began the study of the law. He was admitted to the bar in 1864, and has since shared Nevada ' s prosperity and reverses. He was elected regent of the University in November, 1894. HON. HENRY S. STARRETT— Was born in Warren, Knox County, Maine, March 26, 1863; graduated from Warren High School, and from the Maine State Normal School in 1883. Shortly afterward he came west and set- tled in Battle Mountain, where he has been engaged in teaching school and in mining since his residence in the State. He took his seat as member of the Board of Regents in January, 1895, and has been twice re-elected.

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josepi) Edward $tubb$ rx 3 OSEPH EDWARD STUBBS, D.D., L.L.D., was born in Ashland, Ohio, March 19, 1850. His early education was received at the Ashland high school, where he graduated iu 1868. From here he entered the classical course of the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, in 1869, a mem- ber of the Freshman Class. The following year he was elected principal of the Delaware high school for the spring term, and ably discharged this duty. Throughout his college course he was noted for his close application and marked ability. Recognizing his ability the faculty of the O. W. U. elected him tutor of the Latin and Greek in the College Department, and for three years he filled this position very successfully He received his degree from the university in 1873. From 1880 to 1886 he was City Superintendent of Schools in Ashland, Ohio, and at the expiration of this office was offered the presidency of Baldwin Univer- sity at Bera, Ohio. Du ring the eight years of his administration the affairs of the University were in a very prosperous condition. The enrollment of students was increased, the campus was enlarged, and the endowment fund was increased from $13,000 to $180,000. Two beautiful buildings, the Recitation Hall and Library, were also built, and remain as marks of Dr. Stubbs ' untiring effort and persever- ance. In 1890 the faculty of the Baldwin University granted him a leave of absence for two years. He spent this in travel and in pursuing the studies of German, philosophy and literature in the University of Berlin. After his return to the University he was elected president of the College Association of Ohio. In 1894 he accepted the presidency of the University of Nevada. Dr. Stubbs brought with him to this position a wide experience in educational work. During his five years ' administration the development of the institution has been remark- able. The course of study has been raised until it compares favorably with that of other instittitions of its class. The enrollment of students has increased from 189 to over 300, four splendid buildings have been placed upon the campus, and the campus itself has been enlarged. Through his efforts in organizing University Extension Classes the University influence has been felt in many places through- out the state. The present prosperous condition of our University is very largely due to Dr. Stubbs ' personal efforts. Through him our college has been recog- nized by other colleges. In 1895 he was elected Fourth Vice-President of the American Association of Colleges of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and Chairman of the college section. In his report as Chairman of the College Section, read at the meeting held in Washington November, ' 95, he discussed the Admission Requirements and the Correlation of Subjects in the Curricula of Colleges of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1898 he was elected first vice-president of the same associ- ation, and at the meeting of the association held November, 189S, he addressed the College Section on Some Recent Changes in the Theory of Higher Education. Dr. Stubbs has always devoted himself to the higher interests of the institu- tion over which he presides. He has shown tact, energy, enthusiasm and sound business judgment. His influence for good has been felt by both students and the community at large.

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faculty MISS HANNAH KEZIAH CLAPP— Librarian. Born in Auburn, N. Y., removed to Michigan, where she was educated by her mother; took a course of study in a seminary at Ypsilanti, Mich., and upon graduation became principal of the Model Department of the Mich- igan State Normal School; came across the plains in 1859 to California. Was made pre- ceptress in the Vacaville Academy November, 1859. Resigning this position, she came to Carson, Nevada, and established the Sierra Seminary, which flourished for twenty-five years. Came to Reno in 1887, and was elected to a po- sition on the faculty of the Nevada State Uni- versity. WALTER McNAB MILLER— Professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Geology. Born at Osborn, Ohio, July 10, 1859. Received early edi cation in village school; graduate of Columbus, Ohio, High School 1875; taught in business college 1877; taught district school in Ohio, 1878, 188 1 -2; entered Ohio State Univer- sity 1879; Instructor in Natural Science, Ports- mouth, Otiio, High School, 1883-4; Principal of same school 1884-7; graduated from Ohio State University 1885; granted life diploma in Ohio 1886; Professor of Natural Science Nevada State University, 1887; granted life diploma in Nevada 1887; Botanist and Chemist in Nevada Experiment Station i838; graduated from Cooper Medical College December, 1895; postgraduate ROBERT DYAS JACKSON— Professor of Mining and Metallurgy. Born Feb. 18, i860, at Brooklyn. He attended the gram- mar schools in New York City, and, removing to Minneapolis, attended the high schools of that city. Subsequently he spent two years in the smelters and iron mines of Pennsylvania. He entered the School of Mines at the Univer- sity of California 1878, graduating with the de- gree Ph. D. 1882. The next seven years were passed in active mining and engineering work. In 1889 he came to the University of Nevada to accept the position which he now occupies. ID