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_aConverse, Florence, _d1871-1967 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Story of Wellesley |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2000-10-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Stephanie L. Johnson. HTML version by Al Haines. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Story of Wellesley" by Florence Converse is a historical account written during the early 20th century that chronicles the evolution of Wellesley College, a renowned women's institution in Massachusetts. The book dives into the founding principles laid out by Henry Fowle Durant and illustrates the college's mission grounded in Christian ideals, scholarship, and the advancement of women's education. Converse aims to convey a holistic view of Wellesley's journey through the accounts of its founders, alumnae, and faculty, emphasizing its significance in the broader movements for women's rights and education in the context of American democracy. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes a poignant backdrop with references to the aftermath of a devastating fire at Wellesley. This event triggers reflections on the college's legacy, as a group of grief-stricken women share their experiences with a young reporter. Converse underscores that the essence of Wellesley transcends mere anecdotes or "pranks" and instead focuses on the serious commitment of its community to ideals of education, scholarship, and service. The opening lays a foundation for exploring the college's history, the key figures involved in its creation, particularly Durant, and the unwavering principles that guide its mission, thereby setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the narrative of women's higher education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWellesley College | ||
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