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Filling The Gap Division Spread 7
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The last WYO yearbook publication was in 1976. Many exciting things have happened to the University over these six years. Therefore, we have devoted the next eight pages to fill in the gap and to provide a condensed record of these events. 6 Filling The Gap Division Spread
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Above. (UW in 1901) Today, UW ' s campus consists of over 735 acres, housing nearly 50 major buildings: a sharp contrast to 20 acres and three buildings. UWSeal UW History The University of Wyoming was found- ed in Laramie in 1886, 18 years after the Territory of Wyoming was estabhshed and four years before Wyoming was ad- mitted to statehood. The history of the University ' s founding is a chapter in the last frontier ' s story, for Wyoming was one of the last areas in the West to be set- tled. The University began functioning Sept. 6, 1887, with one building (Old Main) constructed at a cost of $49,000. There were five professors, two tutors and 42 students. Population of the territory was under 50,000 and Cheyenne was the largest town with 9,000 people. Laramie was second with 5,000. The first president was former governor of the territory, John W. Hoyt, unquestionably a man of scholarly abilities. His salary was $2,000. Total fees listed in the 1887 catalogue were $7.50. Estimated cost of living for the entire year was $250. to $300. Those holding county nominations were ad- mitted free. No restrictions were imposed as to race or creed. Women as well as men were admitted- a trend west of the Mississippi. This last provision also was in accordance with Wyoming ' s granting women the right to vote and to hold office from the earliest territorial days. Many of the original 42 students were from Laramie. One of the greatest pro- blems of early presidents was interesting the entire state in its University. As the result of poor travel conditions, out-of- town students had to stay in Laramie for the entire school year. Steadily accelerating growth has mark- ed Wyoming and the University from those infant days. A territory of sagebrush and struggling pioneers has grown into a state of fine highways, modem schools and educated citizenry. The University has become a recognized center of learning. Did you know, 8 History
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