Shimer College.
Small, liberal arts college located in Waukegan, Illinois.
The college began as the Mt. Carroll (Illinois) Seminary in 1853, under the direction of Frances Shimer. It developed a reputation as a woman's school. Renamed the Frances Shimer College in 1896, it was once affiliated with the University of Chicago (1896-1897, 1950-1956). Moved to Waukegan in 1979.
From the description of Records, 1837-1978. (Northern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 14703469
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| creatorOf | Shimer College. Records, 1837-1978. | Northern Illinois University |
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| Waukegan (Ill.) | |||
| Mt. Carroll (Ill.) |
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Active 1837
Active 1978
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