University of Arizona. Agricultural Experiment Station

The national Agricultural Experiment Station System was created in 1887 to promote and conduct agricultural research at land-grant institutions around the country. The research arm of the College of Agriculture, the Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station was founded in 1890 along with the School of Agriculture. The creation of this school was interrelated to the founding of the University of Arizona.

From the guide to the University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station records, 1891-1922, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

Establishment of the University of Arizona and the Agricultural Experiment Station were interrelated. Frank A. Gulley was appointed Dean of the first School of Agriculture in 1890. Before the opening of the University in Fall 1891, Gulley selected faculty, oversaw building projects, and issued the first publications.

From the description of University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station records, 1890-1915. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31688433

From the guide to the University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station records, 1890-1915, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)