Letter to B.D. Ames. Swarthmore College, PA. 1874 Oct. 16.

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Letter to B.D. Ames. Swarthmore College, PA. 1874 Oct. 16.

Concerning the delay of the writing of a book, because of college duties.

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Ames, Bernice Darwin, 1827-1876,

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Magill, Edward H. (Edward Hicks), 1825-1907

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Previously Principal of its Preparatory Department, Edward Hicks Magill became the second President of Swarthmore College in 1870. He had supported the decision to make the college coed and implemented one hundred rules to show his belief in strict discipline. Swarthmore College progressed during his Presidency and the first class was graduated in 1872. During his term, the Preparatory Department was abolished, and Swarthmore's reputation as an established college was secured. After his retireme...