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100 1 _aPalmer, Alice Freeman,
_d1855-1902
245 1 0 _aWhy Go to College? An Address
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2000-10-01
508 _aProduced by Stephanie L. Johnson. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Why Go to College? An Address by Alice Freeman Palmer" is an eloquent and insightful address delivered by Alice Freeman Palmer, who was formerly the President of Wellesley College. This work is a philosophical treatise that examines the significance of higher education for women, crafted during the late 19th to early 20th century. The text argues the necessity of college education for young women, emphasizing not only the practical advantages but also the personal growth, social connections, and enduring interests that one can cultivate through collegiate experiences. In her address, Palmer articulates the transformative power of education, portraying college as a vital space for personal development, happiness, and health. She discusses how college equips women with the skills and knowledge essential for their future roles in society, emphasizing the importance of cultivating specialized interests that can render them valuable members of their communities. Through varied anecdotes, Palmer illustrates how college fosters friendships, shapes ideals, and exposes young women to diverse experiences and thoughts, ultimately urging her audience to embrace education as a means to empower themselves and fulfill their potential. The address serves both as a passionate advocacy for women's education and a guide to the enriching opportunities that college life presents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Education (Higher)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2361
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