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Peer reviewedJohnson, Eldon L. – Journal of Higher Education, 1981
From institutional histories, this article documents misconceptions that the early land-grant colleges were unique in the land-grant heritage, derived from student demand, "revolutionized" post-Civil War agriculture and industry, and enjoyed state favor. Our neglect to understand their dominant national role and incremental educational…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Role, Educational Development, Educational History
