William Henry Moody

“ The University of Wyoming was established by the territory with the declared object of providing education for both sexes in 'the different branches of literature, the arts and sciences, with their varied applications.' The Constitution of the state of Wyoming confirmed the establishment of the university and declared it to be the university of the state of Wyoming. ”

“ The first session of the state legislature enacted a law declaring more fully the objects of the university, which provided, among other things, that it should be open to both sexes, regardless of race or color, and should 'embrace colleges or departments of letters, of science, and of the arts. ”