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Justin Smith Morrill: Father of the Land-Grant Colleges
by Coy F. Cross

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Publisher Comments:

Almost every land-grant college or university in the US has a building named for Justin Smith Morrill, yet few understand his contribution. Cross, a professional historian employed by the US Air Force, reveals a complex and influential political figure who, as chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, influenced American economic policy for 50 years. His most-recognized achievements were the pieces of legislation that bear his name: the Morrill land-grant college acts of 1862 and 1890. This legislation paved the way to open up American higher education to the working class, women, minorities, and immigrants.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-156) and index.

Table of Contents

The making of Justin Morrill — Mr. Morrill goes to Washington — The Morrill Tariff — The irrepressible conflict — Morrill's monument: the Land-grant College Act — The politician inside the public servant — Senator Morrill — Beautifying Washington — Epilogue — Bibliography — Index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780870135088
Subtitle:
Father of the Land-Grant Colleges
Author:
Cross, Coy F.
Publisher:
Michigan State University Press
Location:
East Lansing :
Subject:
General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Legislators
Subject:
State universities and colleges
Subject:
State universities and colleges -- United States -- History.
Publication Date:
August 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
245
Dimensions:
9.18x6.22x.78 in. 1.07 lbs.