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Special Meeting
November 15, 1958

on the University campus and escort them while visiting other institutions within this area covering a period of approximately one week. It was further stated by the Department of State that all expenses in connection with the entertainment of the visiting Russians shall be borne by the Department of State.

It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, directing the approval of the U. S. Department of State request to permit the University of Nebraska to act as hosts in receiving Russian Nationals for a brief inspection of educational institutions in this area.

Game, Forestation and Parks Commission members discuss use of Fort Robinson area for recreational use

Meeting with the Board were members of the Nebraska Game, Forestation and Parks Commission and Mr. Mel Steen, Game Commission Director. Mr. Steen indicated in behalf of the Commission the desire of the Commission to use additional areas at Fort Robinson, particularly the grounds along the White River and to use additional buildings now vacant at the Fort, all in an effort to, as stated by Mr. Steen, enlarge and improve the recreational use by the general public of the lands and facilities of the government-owned Fort Robinson.

It was pointed out by Chancellor Hardin that the University is a tenant at Fort Robinson; that Fort Robinson is government property and that the granting of additional use of lands and buildings at the Fort would of necessity be made solely by the United States Department of Agriculture. He further stated that any changes in the present use of the area would be of concern both to the United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Nebraska insofar as such change as requested by the Game Commission might affect the beef cattle breeeding and research program presently being conducted at Fort Robinson. The Chancellor further stated the research program is conducted jointly by the United States Department of Agriculture and an associaton of regional agricultural colleges in this area.

Mr. Steen requested to make recommendations to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

It was suggested by Chancellor Hardin that the Game Commission submit specific recommendations and requests for such additional facilities as are requested at which time it was agreed that representatives of the University of Nebraska will consider such requests and then make recommendations to the United States Department of Agriculture for any adjustments which might be made which would be feasible or not a hazard to the beef cattle breeding and research program. It was agreed that Mr. Steen would make such recommendations.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned.

CYThompson (signed)
President

Attest:

JohnK Selleck (signed)
Corporation Secretary

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