University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln: Domestic Affairs
A comprehensive look at the domestic policies of the Lincoln Administration. Although the many issues involved with the Civil War were top priority, many decisions about other domestic problems were made that had a lasting effect. From...
US National Archives
Our Documents: Morrill Act (1862)
Primary document (and transcription) of Morrill Act, which provided land to states to use in the establishment of agricultural colleges.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia offers biographical information on Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865 CE), including short-answer basics and a "Life in brief."
University of Kentucky
Univ. Of Kentucky: Campus Guide: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land Grant Colleges
This page gives a very brief description of the Morrill Act of 1862 and the formation of land-grant colleges. Also lists some land-grant colleges.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Justin Smith Morrill
Provides biographical information on Justin Morrill who sponsored the Morrill Act.