. Contemporary American biography . several subordinate stations are now in operation, is probably more largelyindebted to him for its passage than to any other single individual outside of Congress. Whilehe would be the last to detract from the credit due to the efforts of others, it is the simpletruth to say that, in the midst of the numerous and widespread agencies which were set inoperation in behalf of that important measure, his leadership was freely recognized by all whohad part in securing it. The passage of this Act was followed by the organization of an Asso-ciation, including in its
. Contemporary American biography . several subordinate stations are now in operation, is probably more largelyindebted to him for its passage than to any other single individual outside of Congress. Whilehe would be the last to detract from the credit due to the efforts of others, it is the simpletruth to say that, in the midst of the numerous and widespread agencies which were set inoperation in behalf of that important measure, his leadership was freely recognized by all whohad part in securing it. The passage of this Act was followed by the organization of an Asso-ciation, including in its membership all these Colleges and Experiment Stations, which at oncetook rank as one of the most influential bodies of educational and scientific workers in theUnited States. This Association, known as The American Association of Agricultural Collegesand Experiment Stations, chose Dr. Atherton as its first President. In 1890, Congress passeda third Act intended to strengthen the educational work of the Land Grant Colleges, in dis-.
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