Women -- Education

Abstract The Mount Vernon Seminary began in 1875 as a private high school and junior college for women, founded by Elizabeth J. Somers. The George Washington University initially affiliated with Mount Vernon College, and ultimately acquired the college's property and legacy in 1999. This collection contains videotapes, audio cassettes, audio tape reels, 8 mm film, 16 mm film, and a 35 mm film from the Mount Vernon Seminary and College archives. The recordings capture campus scenes, ceremonies,...

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This collection contains memorabilia from the Mount Vernon Seminary and College campuses. The Mount Vernon Seminary began in 1875 as a private high school and junior college for women, founded by Elizabeth J. Somers. The George Washington University initially affiliated with Mount Vernon College, and ultimately acquired the college's property and legacy in 1999. Material in this collection dates between circa 1850 and 2000.

Abstract Having outgrown its M Street location, Mount Vernon Seminary moved to a 15.5-acre campus on Nebraska Avenue, NW, in 1917. School founder Elizabeth J. Somers died in 1924, and the Elizabeth Somers Chapel was dedicated on campus in 1925. Adelia Gates Hensley was headmistress until her death in 1923, when Jean Dean Cole became headmistress, a position she held until her death in 1939. It was under Ms. Cole's administration that MVS was divided into the preparatory and Junior College divisions....

Abstract The Mount Vernon Seminary was officially established by Elizabeth Somers in 1875 and a two year junior college was added in 1927. The Junior College remained open until 1969, when Mount Vernon College became a four-year unversity. The university was an independent institution until 1999, when it became affilated with The George Washington University. This collection includes photographs, negatives, press clippings and public relations materials from Mount Vernon Seminary and...

Abstract The Mount Vernon Seminary was officially established by Elizabeth Somers in 1875 and a two year junior college was added in 1927. The Junior College remained open until 1969, when Mount Vernon College became a four-year unversity. The university was an independent institution until 1999, when it became affilated with The George Washington University. This collection includes files from the Office of the President that cover a range of topics, including but not limited to...

Abstract This collection contains meeting minutes and administrative files belonging to Dr. Nina Mikhalevsky, a professor and administrator at Mount Vernon College for over 20 years. Mikhalevsky held many positions at Mount Vernon College including chair of the Liberal Studies department, dean of students, and director of the Elizabeth J. Somers Women's Leadership Program, among others. The materials in this collection range in date from 1905-2000, with the bulk of the materials dating from...

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This collection contains newspaper articles, photographs, songs, and correspondence related to the Spring Valley campus of the Mount Vernon Seminary and College and the student life of student Florence Foerderer. The bulk of the material dates from 1943 to 1950.

Abstract The Mount Vernon Seminary was officially established by Elizabeth Somers in 1875 and a two year junior college was added in 1927. The Junior College remained open until 1969, when Mount Vernon College became a four-year unversity. The university was an independent institution until 1999, when it became affilated with The George Washington University. This collection includes student publications from Mount Vernon Seminary and College including: The Record, Asylum/Quintessence,...

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The Mount Vernon Seminary and College began in 1875 as a private high school and junior college for women, founded by Elizabeth J. Somers. The George Washington University initially affiliated with Mount Vernon College, and ultimately acquired the college's property and legacy in 1999. This collection contains bound course syllabi from the Mount Vernon Seminary and Junior College, dating from 1902 to 1942. Each syllabus includes a list of enrolled students.

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Peter Pelham was the fifth president of Mount Vernon Seminary and Junior College, originally founded in Washington, D.C. in 1875. Mount Vernon Seminary and College merged with The George Washington University in 1999. This collection contains correspondence, and administrative files from the collection of Peter Pelham, president of Mount Vernon Seminary from 1962-1976.

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The series consists of photographs in print form, slides, and photographic positives. Most date between 1976-1990 and many are undated. The photographs depict events at Mount Vernon College and Seminary such as reuions, sporting events, and personnel. Images of the Washington, D.C. area are also included.

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This collection contains correspondence, photographs, a plaque, and administrative files belonging to George and Olwen Lloyd, President and Headmistress of Mount Vernon Seminary and Junior College from 1936-1962. The materials in this collection range in date from 1940-1985.

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The materials of this series include issues of Post Impressions. They range in date from 1982-1988. A student newpaper at Mount Vernon College, issues of Post Impressions contain articles about student/faculty/administration news, reports on important campus events, recipes, classifieds, and letters to the editor.

When possible, two copies of each issue are included.

Scope and Contents This series contains programs, invitations, correspondence, speeches and addresses, memoranda, notes, personal files, seating charts and schedules, newspaper and magazine articles, and photographs. The materials date from 1968 to 1987. These are the commencement, baccalaureate, convocation, inaugeration, and other special event files of Mount Vernon College which were maintained in the Presidential Office of the College. This series includes personal files of Mount Vernon College...

Scope and Contents This series contains three publications by the Alumnae Association of Mount Vernon Seminary. Subseries 1 includes The Roll Call (1913-1933) and the Alumnae Roll Call (1934-1940). Subseries 2 contains Annual Reports of the Alumnae Association (1889-1933). The series also has one publication titled The Alumnae Association of Mount Vernon Seminary, which was only published for the academic year 1933-1934. Publications covered campus and alumnae topics such as reunions, commencements,...

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The realia includes medals, songbooks, rings, a paperweight, and pins. The materials date from 1877-1975. The materials result from participation in school groups, class activities, religious groups, and non-academic organizations.

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The materials of this series include issues of various short run publications from Mount Vernon Seminary and College. They date from 1964-1992. These publications include literary magazines, political newsletters, and campus newsletters.

When possible, two copies of each issue are included.

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The materials of this series include course syllabi from Mount Vernon Seminary, Mount Vernon Junior College, and Mount Vernon College. They range in date from 1939-1997.

Scope and Contents Note This series contains issues from The Record, dating from 1890 to 1899. A student publication from the Composition Department at Mount Vernon Seminary, the publication was distributed to students, parents, and alumnae for the annual subscription price of $1.00. The editor states the purpose of the publication as, "a medium through which all bits of news which are of interest to the various members of this large family may be transmitted, thus making it truly a 'record,' and so keep the...

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The materials of this series include issues of The Voice. They date from 1990. A student newpaper at Mount Vernon College, issues of The Voice contain articles about student/faculty/administration news, reports on important campus events, information on issues pertinent to college students, and editorials. Some issues also contain articles regarding the history of the school.

When possible, two copies of each issue are included.

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Materials from the Presidency of Victoria Schuck from 1974-1980. The contents includes personal and professional correspondence, photographs, inauguration materials and awards.