The Story Of Wellesley

The Story of Wellesley is a historical account of the founding and development of Wellesley College, a prestigious women's liberal arts college located in Massachusetts. Written by Florence Converse, a Wellesley alumna and author, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the college's history from its establishment in 1870 to the early 20th century.The book begins by describing the vision and dedication of the college's founder, Henry Fowle Durant, who sought to provide women with a rigorous education that was equal to that of men. Converse goes on to detail the challenges that the college faced in its early years, including financial struggles, opposition from conservative critics, and the difficulties of providing a high-quality education for women in an era when female education was not widely valued.Despite these challenges, Wellesley College flourished and became one of the most respected institutions of higher learning in the United States. The book covers the many accomplishments of the college, including the establishment of a strong academic program, the development of a vibrant campus culture, and the achievements of its students and faculty.Throughout the book, Converse emphasizes the importance of Wellesley College as a pioneer in women's education and as a symbol of the growing movement for women's rights and equality. The Story of Wellesley is a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable institution and the women who helped shape it.In this happy condition of affairs, the alumnae trustees undoubtedly play a mediating part, for they understand the college from within as no clergyman, financier, philanthropist, --no graduate of a man's college--can hope to, be he never so enthusiastic and well-meaning in the cause of woman's education. But so long as the faculty are excluded from direct representation on the board, the situation will continue to be anomalous. For it is not too sweeping to assert that Wellesley's development and academic standing are due to the cooperative wisdom and devoted scholarship of her faculty. The initiative has been theirs. They have proved that a college for women can be successfully taught and administered by women. To them Wellesley owes her academic status.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work