Bryn Mawr College Calendar Volume 1, PT. 2 - V. 3, PT. 3 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...Hot Springs, and by private tuition. Wooldbidge, Grace La Pierre. Group, History and Economics and Politics, 1905-09. Baltimore. Md. Prepared by the Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore. Holder of Bryn Mawr School Scholarship, 1905-09. WORTHINGTON, MABY DOROTHY W HIT ALL, Group, Chemistry and Biology, 1906-09. New York City. Prepared by the High School, Kensington, London, England. Yabnall, Emma, Group, Latin and French, 1907-09. Ardmore, Pa. Prepared by the Lower Merlon High School, Ardmore, and by the Friends' Central School, Philadelphia. SUMMARY OF STUDENTS. Class of 1909 80 ""1910 73 ""1911 77 "1912 95 ""1913 2 Hearers 7--334 Resident Fellows 12 Graduates 70 82 European Fellows 4 Total 420 BRYN MAWR COLLEGE. Bryn Maws College was founded by Dr. Joseph W. Taylor, Introducof Burlington, New Jersey, who died January 18th, 1880. By torH his will he left the greater portion of his estate for the purpose tatemenf' of establishing and maintaining an institution of advanced learning for women. The college is situated in the suburbs of Philadelphia, at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, five miles to the west of the city. The site was purchased by the founder on account of its healthfulness and beauty, and the college buildings were begun during his lifetime. In 1880, the year of his death, the college was incorporated by the authority of the State of Pennsylvania, and invested with power to confer degrees. A circular of information was issued by the trustees in 1883. A president and a dean of the faculty were elected in the spring of 1884, and during the remainder of the year plans were matured and appointments made in the faculty. The courtesy of the presiding officers and instructors of existing universities and colleges facilitated an acquai...