Nevada State University

The University was constitutionally established as a land-grant institution in 1864, opened in Elko in 1874, and was relocated to Reno in 1885. As a land-grant school it was to teach agriculture and the mechanic arts to receive federal funds.

From the description of Financial records, 1879-1911. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 43056535

In 1885, the university, by act of the Nevada legislature, was removed from Elko, Nevada, to Reno. In February 1886, the first building constructed on campus was completed, and a register, stamped Nevada State University, was provided for visitors to sign. This first register covers the period March 1886-1890; a second register covers the period 1911-1916.

From the description of Visitor registers, 1886-1890; 1911-1916. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 42334556