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Dakota School of Mines: January 21, 1885

January 21, 1885 - Council Bill # 57 introduced by S. Pitt Wells to locate, establish and endow a School of Mines for the Territory of Dakota [Dakota Territory, Session Laws 1885, Chapter 133] March 17, 1885 - Territorial Governor Gilbert A. Pierce signs Council Bill #57 [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Highlights of the History of Public Higher Education in South Dakota". 197?, pg 16]