Phoebe Haynes Ainsworth came to Oberlin with her family in 1853. She studied in the Preparatory Department and College from 1854 to 1858 but did not graduate. Instead she followed her musical interests, specializing in voice. She devoted her life to teaching and studying music throughout the United States and Germany. From 1866-67, she taught at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She died in Oberlin in 1928.
From the description of Diaries, 1863-1875. (Oberlin College Library). WorldCat record id: 27115974