Susquehanna University - 1858 to 1894

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This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1857 through 1894.

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Universities & colleges, Susquehanna Female College, Susquehanna University, Women's colleges, Buildings
The Susquehanna Female College opened on September 22, 1859. It was once the private residence of Leonard App, brother to John App (who donated the land for the Missionary Institute). The Female College closed on December 20, 1872 for financial reasons. The Missionary Institute began to enroll women after the close of the Female College. The building still stands and is now an apartment building on Market Street in Selinsgrove.
Education of women, Susquehanna Female College, Susquehanna University, Women's colleges
Rev. E.W. Hutter, the Pastor of St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Philadelphia, addressed the faculty and students of the Susquehanna Female College on Female education.