Wesleyan College (Macon, Ga.)

Dates:
Active 1836
Active 1890

Biographical notes:

The Georgia Female College opened in Macon, Georgia in 1839 as the first college chartered to grant degrees to women. In 1843, the name changed to Wesleyan Female College and by 1917 to Wesleyan College.

From the description of Wesleyan College (Macon, Ga.) matriculation books, 1846-1961. (Wesleyan College, Willet Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 38727759

From the description of Wesleyan Collecge faculty meeting minutes, 1861-[ongoing]. (Wesleyan College, Willet Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 38727732

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Subjects:

  • Universities and colleges
  • Universities and colleges
  • College teachers
  • Women
  • Women college students
  • Women's colleges

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

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