Abbot Academy

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Dates:
Active 1893
Active 1947

Biographical notes:

The first school dedicated to the higher education of girls in the United States, Abbot Female Academy was founded by Sarah Abbot in 1829 in Andover, Massachusetts. It later was known as Abbot Academy until it merged with Philips Academy in 1973.

From the description of Abbot Academy collection, 1893-1947. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 667883547

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Subjects:

  • Women

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Places:

  • Massachusetts--Andover (as recorded)

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