University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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m faculty r ' ' JAMES E. CHURCH, JR.— Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. Professor Church was graduated at the Michigan State University in June, 1892, with the degree of A. B. He came in September of the same year to the Nevada State University to accept the po- sition of professor of Latin and assistant profes- sor of German. In June, 1897, he was granted a leave of absence for two years, which he pur- posed to devote to the study of Latin. He is at present pursuing his studies in Ann Arbor, Mich. ELMER WILCOX HUBBARD— Professor of Military Science and Tactics, Civil Engineering. Lieutenant Hubbard, who is a native of Connecticut, was graduated from West Point in 1885 as First Lieutenant of Artillery. He ranked high in his class and made very good records in drawings and mathematics. He spent two years— from 1893 to 1895— in special study at Fortress Monroe. He came as military in- structor to the Nevada State University in 1897, and at the breaking out of the Spanish-American war in April, 1898, was called to New York to join his regiment. CHARLES PELEG BROWN— Instructor in Mathematics and Drawing. Mr. Brown was born at Brown ' s Station, Washoe County, Nevada, September 30, 1871. He at- tended district school until 1888, when he en- tered the Nevada State University. In 1889 he became a member of the Freshman class, and graduated in 1893 from the School of Mines. Upon graduation he was appointed analytical chemist in the State Mining Laboratory. In January, 1895, he was appointed instructor in mineralogy and mathematics in the State Uni- versity. In June, 1898, he was given the rank of assistant professor of mathematics. 14

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TaCUltV— Continued THOMAS W. COWGILL— Professor of English Language and Literature. Born on an Ohio farm, April 14, 1854. Prepared for college at Baldwin University, remaining through the Sophomore year. Entered the Freshman class at Harvard 1879 and graduated in 1883. Taught from 18S3 until 1886. Ap- pointed to a position at the Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina in 1886. Was granted a leave of absence in 1887 and 1888 and spent the time at Vanderbilt University, receiving an A. M. degree in 1888. He continued to teach at Salina from 1888 to 1891, when he was called to the Uni- versity of Nevada. RICHARD BROWN— Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and Professor of Practical Mechanics. Mr. Brown is a man of wide experience, having spent nearly twenty years in Nevada as a mechanic in various positions. He was employed in the Mint at Carson before coming to the University and was selected by the Regents to equip the new workshop which was erected in 1896, and to give the students in struction in wood and iron work. As Mr. Brown was encumbered with too many duties, it was decided in September, 1898, to make Mr. Caffrey Superintendent of the Mechanical Department in order to relieve Mr. Brown. HENRY THURTELL— Professor of Mathematics and Mechanics. Pro- fessor Thurtell wasborn in Rockwood, Canada, in 1865. His parents moved to Michigan the same year. Here he grew up on a backwoods farm. He went to the Michigan Agricultural College in 1884 and graduated in 18S8. He was then ap- pointed instructor in mathematics at the same college, and was made assistant professor in 1890. Spent the winters from 188S to 1891 in Ann Arbor taking special work in mathematics. Came to Nevada in 1891 and has spent one sum- mer at the University of Chicago since then. 13

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faculty— Gontinuca ' SAMUEL UNSWORTH— Instructor in Greek and I atin. Mr. Unsworth was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, Peb- ruary 8, 1852. He came to Utah in 1863. Pre- pared for college in St. Mark ' s School, Salt Lake City. Entered St. Stephens ' College, Annandale, N. Y., in 1871. Received the degree B. A. and Primus of class in 1875. M. A. at the same col- lege in 1878. S. T. B. and McVicker Prizeman in Greek, General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1878. Pastor of ch urches in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Reno, and teacher of some Greek and Latin in all three places. MISS LAURA DE LAGUNA— Instructor of Modern Languages. Born in Cali- fornia, of European parentage. Her early edu- cation was received under private instruction and, later on, in public schools. Took special work in French at the University of California. Appointed teacher of English at Mills ' College, 1S87. Resigned from this position 1889 and spent a year in travel and study in the East. Taught French at the Oakland Seminary one year. Entered Stanford University 1891 and received the degree A. B. 1894. Spent next two years traveling. Returned to California 1896 and was appointed instructor in the Nevada State Uni- versity. MISS ANNA H. MARTIN— Instructor in History. Miss Martin received her early education at Bishop Whitaker ' s School for Girls at Reno. In 1891 she entered the Nevada State University, from which she graduated in 1894 with an A. B. degree. In August, 1894, she entered the Leland Stanford Junior University, where she pursued the study of History until 1897, receiving the degree of A. B. in History in 1896 and A. M. in History 1S97. In September, 1897, she was appointed instructor in History at the Nevada State University. 15