Higher Education for Women

Seven Sisters Colleges - Historical Background
The Seven Sisters, all located in the American Northeast, were pioneers in women's higher education in the 19th century, and still serve women's education today. A few of the seven are now coeducational or merged with a coed institution, but some remain private women's colleges.

Why Go to College?
An address by Alice Freeman Palmer, onetime President of Wellesley College, on the value of higher education for women, delivered at a time when few women went to college.

About M. Carey Thomas
From her position as President of Bryn Mawr College, Thomas became a spokesperson for women's hopes for higher education.

Emma Willard Quotes
Quotes by Emma Willard - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Mary Lyon on the Web
Very complete web site (including print options for those who prefer to read offline) on the founder of Mount Holyoke College.

Women Who Go to College
Article by Arthur Gilman, 1888, on women's college education: who should attend, and who should decide?