The Story Of Wellesley

The Story of Wellesley is a historical book written by Florence Converse that provides a comprehensive account of the founding and development of Wellesley College. The book covers the period from the early 19th century to the early 20th century, and it highlights the challenges and triumphs of the college's founders, faculty, and students.The book starts with the story of Henry Fowle Durant, who founded the college in 1870 with the help of his wife, Pauline. It then explores the early years of the college, including the challenges of finding a suitable location, recruiting faculty, and attracting students. The book also details the development of the college's academic programs, including its pioneering efforts in women's education.The Story of Wellesley also delves into the social and cultural context in which the college was founded, highlighting the prevailing attitudes towards women's education and the role of women in society. The book explores the ways in which Wellesley College challenged these attitudes and helped to pave the way for greater opportunities for women.Throughout the book, Converse draws on a range of sources, including letters, diaries, and official college records, to provide a rich and detailed account of the history of Wellesley College. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of women's education in America, as well as for those interested in the history of higher education more broadly.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