Whitworth College Women in Transition Program.

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In 1970 Lillian Whitehouse (later, Lyle) broadened the scope of college education by offering the women of the Spokane, Washington area special programs. Her educational model, “Women in Transition,“ has been widely copied. Her understanding and concern for women in what they yearn to achieve and her respect for their learning abilities led to her being awarded Whitworth College’s George Frederick Whitworth Medal on April 15, 1977.

From the guide to the Whitworth College Women in Transition Program Records, 1970-1987, (Whitworth University Archives)

Historical NoteIn 1970 Lillian Whitehouse (later, Lyle) broadened the scope of college education by offering the women of the Spokane, Washington area special programs. Her educational model, ⁰́₋Women in Transition ,⁰́₋ has been widely copied. Her understanding and concern for women in what they yearn to achieve and her respect for their learning abilities led to her being awarded Whitworth College⁰́₉s George Frederick Whitworth Medal on April 15, 1977.

From the description of Whitworth College Women in Transition Program Records, 1970-1987. (Whitworth University). WorldCat record id: 65186113

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creatorOf Whitworth College Women in Transition Program Records, 1970-1987 Whitworth University Archives
creatorOf Whitworth College Women in Transition Program. Whitworth College Women in Transition Program Records, 1970-1987. Whitworth University Library, Harriet Cheney Cowles Memorial Library
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associatedWith Lyle, Lillian Whitehouse person
associatedWith Lyle, Lillian Whitehouse. person
associatedWith Simpson, Clarence J. person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Spokane (Wash.)
Spokane (Wash.)
Washington (State)
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Universities and colleges
Universities and colleges
Universities and colleges
Presbyterian universities and colleges
Washington (State)
Women
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Active 1987

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