(1) Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was an American iron and steel magnate
and one of the greatest philanthropists of his era. He provided endowments
and financial support for education and research and gave funds for over
2,500 free public libraries.
(2) North Dakota Agricultural College became North Dakota State University
in December 1960.
(3) In 1895 J. H. Worst
was appointed president of NDAC. Although Worst was not the first president
of NDAC, he is regarded as the "Father of NDAC." A considerable amount
of progress was made during Worst's adminstration. The number of students
steadily increased, and the staff increased threefold. Worst was successful
in obtaining money from Andrew Carnegie in 1905 for the building of a campus
library. Ten new buildings were constructed on campus, as well as gardens
and trees. Political reasons are cited for Worst's retirement from NDAC
in March of 1916. He was made president emeritus on April 5, 1919 by the
Board of Regents.