Lake Erie College papers

Collection — Box: 1-2

Identifier: MS 0563

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Catalogs, publications, clippings, photographs, of Lake Erie Female Seminary, opened 1859, later named Lake Erie College and Seminary and Lake Erie College.

Dates

Creation: 1857-1982

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Historical Note

The Lake Erie Female Seminary was founded in Painesville, Ohio in 1859 as a "daughter college" of Mount Holyoke. The course of study included a variety of mathematics and science courses, as well as courses in history, English, philosphy, Latin, and religion. In 1898 the name changed to Lake Erie College and Seminary and has since become a college.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (2 full Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Lake Erie College. Founded as Lake Erie Female Seminary in Painesville, Ohio, 1859. Papers consist of catalogs, publications, clippings and photographs. Primarily documenting the founding of the school and its academic program.