University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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iil AIL Wine ttl UU MI AI | IMI MILI MMM NNMUULLAUUUUTEAT MM iit} Hit Tih Facts About the University of Idaho ROURD OH et ae ee oe ee ee ee 1889 Number anipuncmes— 2 a LS ee 17 JEU OE ie oe ene A 340 acres Value of Plant (buildings and equipment only) $900,000.00 Number of books if Library. = ee 39,000 Mecmmenta) erederay 2 ee ee $381,480 Rishienbatey es a Se A ee $267,380 Schools and Colleges: College of Letters and Sciences, College of Agriculture, College of Law, College of Engineering, School of Mines, School of Forestry, School of Education, Agricul- tural Experiment Station, Extension Division. Faculty (including extension workers) . - 113 Number of Students attending during 1917-1918 - 592 Numneki or egress granted... = ee 696 Page 14 iibk IILNANANAN ltl | | ’ ANA Hil tH HI I WAL | IUOTIANTATA WU | HII WA

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; iti Wy ! itl | IMINO AUT th l ee lll TT i nt ENT OF Tite MOUNTAINS) Alma Mater Idaho ce story of the founding and growth of the University of Idaho is a story of constant struggle, but of constant progress. Founded at the time when Idaho was just assuming the dignity of Statehood, it received its full share of trials and disturbances concomitant with establishment of the commonwealth. The founding of the University was authorized by Act of Legislature in 1889, and during the fall of that year the contract for the first “Ad” building was let. It was not until three years later, however, that the University of Idaho formally opened its doors to the students of the State. Franklin B. Gault was president of the University, and he and one other professor constituted the faculty. The student body proper numbered six. The first graduating class was in 1896. From this time on the University enjoyed a steady, sure growth. The curriculum was enlarged and the faculty was increased to adequately care for the growing student body. In 1898, President F. B. Gault was succeeded by President James P. Blanton, who held that office until 1900, when James A. McLean was chosen to direct the affairs of the University. Advent of President McLean began a new era for Idaho—the Uni- versity took a “place in the sun. This period was not without its set- backs, however, for in 1906 the Administration building was burned. This was replaced in 1909-10 by the new Administration building. In 1909 the College of Law was added to the University organization, and has enjoyed a steady growth. In 1914, Dr. M. A. Brannon was selected to succeed President Mc- Lean, who had resigned, and under his leadership the work done by his predecessors came to fruition. It was during his administration that the University gained recognition as an institution fostering the best in scholastic attainment. Her work was accepted by the leading universi- ties, and her graduates were recognized as qualified and competent men and women. Dr. E. H. Lindley was chosen by the Board of Education to succeed President Brannon upon his resignation in 1917, and the period of his administration has already been as distinctive for its growth and advance- ment as that of his predecessors. For the first time a unity of purpose prevails among all connected with the school. Improvements and addi- tions to the equipment have been made. This, then, is the history of Idaho. It divides itself into eras, each corresponding to the administration of the presidents, and each marked y progress. May it ever be thus. IIIT ses 1 1 NAMA Page 13 moe: aaa sa-otigtre iit iti] | AIA ob Meoles | IMM aoe Pre Y

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