Showing posts with label Sarah Wilson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sarah Wilson. Show all posts

Thursday, September 3, 2009

John Stewart Memorial Library, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA

[LIB3674]

"Wilson College was incorporated by Act of the Legislature, March 24, 1869, and was opened October 12, 1870, as a school for the higher education of women. A large portion of the founding of this college were contributed by Miss Sarah Wilson as a memorial to herself and her family. Miss Wilson is buried in the graveyard of Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church." [From the back of the card]

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

1951 John Stewart Memorial Library, Wilson College, CHAMBERSBURG PA

[LIB1875]

"Wilson College was incorporated by Act of the Legislature, March 24, 1869, and was opened October 12, 1870, as a school for the higher education of women. A large portion of the funds made available for the founding of this college were contributed by Miss Sarah Wilson as a memorial to herself and her family. Miss Wilson is buried in the graveyard of Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church."