Shorter College

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Dates:
Active 1951
Active 1982

Biographical notes:

The Cherokee Baptist Female College in Rome, Georgia was originally chartered in 1873. In 1877, its name was changed to Shorter Female College to honor the contributions of Alfred Shorter. By 1923, it became known as Shorter College.

From the description of Board of Trustees minutes, 1878-1978. (Shorter University, Livingston Library). WorldCat record id: 38476837

From the description of Board of Trustees records, 1910-[ongoing]. (Shorter University, Livingston Library). WorldCat record id: 38476834

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Subjects:

  • Baptist universities and colleges
  • College trustees
  • Women
  • Women college students
  • Women's colleges

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Places:

  • Rome (Ga.) (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)
  • Rome (Ga.) (as recorded)

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