Barnard Beginnings Petition - Memorial to the Columbia College Board of Trustees, , 1882
File — Box: 1
Collection Scope and Content Summary
From the Collection:
This collection contains a petition signed by over 1400 New York City community members, following a meeting of the Association of the Promotion of the Higher Education of Women. The petition advocates for the admission of women into Columbia University courses and lectures. Following this petition, Annie Nathan Meyer began the process of founding Barnard as an affiliated institution to Columbia, for the education of women.
Dates
- Creation: 1882
Creator
- From the Collection: Meyer, Annie Nathan (Person)
Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.33 Linear Feet (2 oversize boxes)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections Repository