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100	1		_aGardner, Alice, _d1854-1927
245	1	2	_aA Short History of Newnham College, Cambridge
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-01-06
508			_aProduced by Ralph and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A Short History of Newnham College, Cambridge" by Alice Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the development and establishment of Newnham College, one of the first women's colleges at Cambridge University, from its inception in the early 1870s to its recognition as a formal institution by the University in 1881. The book focuses on the pioneering efforts of early founders and educators, such as Professor Henry Sidgwick and Miss Anne J. Clough, who worked tirelessly to secure higher education opportunities for women at a time when such pursuits were met with considerable societal resistance. The opening of the book introduces readers to the early days of Newnham College, describing its gradual formation starting with a small gathering of women seeking educational opportunities in Cambridge. Gardner emphasizes the role of influential figures, particularly Miss Clough, in fostering a nurturing learning environment amid various challenges. The narrative highlights the educational barriers women faced, as well as the advocacy efforts that led to the establishment of a college dedicated to their academic advancement. Notably, the text paints a vivid picture of the communal and intellectual spirit that characterized the initial cohort of Newnham students and their desire for serious scholarly engagement against the backdrop of a restrictive educational landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNewnham College
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53909
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