Philander Smith College

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Philander Smith College had its beginnings in Walden Seminary which was founded in 1877; in 1882 Mrs. Adeline Smith, widow of Mr. Philander Smith of Oak Park, Ill., designated $10,500 for Walden Seminary; trustees accepted the gift and gave it special recognition by changing the name of the struggling Walden Seminary to Philander Smith College; chartered as a four year college in 1883; first baccalaureate degree awarded in 1888.

From the description of Photographs, [18--]-[19--]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972079

From the description of Alumni records, 1933-1999. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972074

From the description of Administrative records, 1965-1999. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972073

From the description of Faculty records, 1961-1996. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972075

From the description of College publications, 1956-2000. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70973514

From the description of Library records, [ca. 1919]-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972076

From the description of Presidents records, 1858-1998. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972080

From the description of Students records, 1924-2000. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972081

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