Michigan Female College View 1

Description:

Abigail Rogers was a pioneer for the school. She and her sister Delia worked to achieve education for women. The school opened in 1855 originally in the State Capitol Building until the school was constructed in 1858. James Turner was also involved in securing funds for the school. Located at the future site of the School for the Blind at the head of West Grand River on North Pine Street. Three copies.

Date Created:

1860-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives

Collection:

Local History Photograph Collection

Subject Topic:

Ingham County (Mich.), Lansing (Mich.), Schools, Educational facilities, Grand River Avenue, Pine Street, and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

Language:

English

Rights:

Copyright Not Evaluated

URL:

http://cadl.pastperfectonline.com/archive/EABAF357-2BBE-45A9-9D91-555961094523