This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 edition. Excerpt: ... inaii.tain and develop the system of lectores for women instituted in January, IbT'i, on the subjects of the Cambridge higher local examinations and in other branches of academic study." The president of the association is the distinguished astronomer. Prof. John Couch Adams; and in t.e liat of its membership ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 edition. Excerpt: ... inaii.tain and develop the system of lectores for women instituted in January, IbT'i, on the subjects of the Cambridge higher local examinations and in other branches of academic study." The president of the association is the distinguished astronomer. Prof. John Couch Adams; and in t.e liat of its membership are enrolled most of the professors of the university. Practically under this association the same advantages were offered to young women at their homes in Cambridge, as were attainable at Girton with the disadvantage of residing away from home. In one respect it presently appeared that these advantages were really greater; inasmuch as the professors of the university began very soon and very generally to open their lecture rooms to the young women engaging in study under the auspices of the association. In consequence of this, students began tobe attracted to Cambridge from, a distance; and for these a modest hall was opeued in 1871; but as the members rapidly increased, a building was specially erected for the purpose sufficiently spacious to accommodate upwards of thirty, which, under the name of Xewnham Hall, was occupied in 1875. This building also was soon found to be overflowing; and accordingly, in the spring of 1879, it was decided to erect another in the immediate vicinity of the first, to be called Xewnham Hostel, which will be ready for occupation in October of the present year. Though Xewnham Hall wat established for the accommodation of students coming to Cambridge to take advantage of the educational opportunities created by the Cambridge " association," the council of the hall and the association were two separate and independent organizations. For the better accomplishment of their common object it was resolved, during...
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Add this copy of American Journal of Education; Volume 31 to cart. $61.86, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Palala Press.
Add this copy of The American Journal of Education; Volume 31 to cart. $61.86, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Palala Press.
