The History Of Federal And State Aid To Higher Education In The United States (1890)

The History of Federal and State Aid to Higher Education in the United States is a book written by Frank Wilson Blackmar and published in 1890. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of federal and state funding for higher education in the United States. It covers the period from the colonial era to the late 19th century, detailing the various forms of support that have been provided to colleges and universities over the years.Blackmar begins by discussing the early history of higher education in the United States, including the establishment of the first universities and colleges. He then goes on to examine the role of state governments in funding higher education, including the establishment of land-grant colleges and the development of state university systems.The book also covers the federal government's involvement in higher education, including the passage of the Morrill Act and the creation of the Department of Education. Blackmar discusses the impact of these initiatives on higher education and the ways in which they have shaped the modern system of higher education in the United States.Overall, The History of Federal and State Aid to Higher Education in the United States is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the development of higher education in the United States. It provides a detailed account of the various forms of support that have been provided to colleges and universities over the years, and offers insights into the ways in which these initiatives have shaped the modern system of higher education in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.