October 16th, 1898

Miniature Kiowa Camp on display... 80 foot diameter... 80 teepees each prepared by members of the camp, each different, as it is the custom that none imitate in any way the property of another family. Hence it is of great ethnological value in the study o f Indian heraldry... [SB]

Explanation of symbolism on diplomas... lower right corner is a figure representing Nebraska, upholding agricultural products of the state, while at her feet horticulture products lie in profusion. On the left stands "Fame", reaching for her scroll, while at her feet are emblems of art, science, music and manufacture. Above the figures is a cornice line of the seals of the states of the T/M region. The motto "Peace Has Her Victories, As Well As War" (sits above the seals). Surmounting this in the center i s a fragment from Marins "Agriculture" with manufacturing and liberal arts symbolized on the left and mining on the right. [WH]