Davies, Sarah Emily, 1830 - 1921 (pioneer for women's education)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1830 - 1921
Dates and places
Born in Southampton 1830, died in London 1921.
Geographical areas
Educated at home. Lived in Gateshead, Co. Durham 1839-61. Lived and worked in London from 1862 until her death in 1921, with periods of residence in Hitchin and later at Girton College, Cambridge, 1869-1904.
Legal status / Nationality
British
Sphere of activity
Pioneer in the field of women's education, particularly higher education. Founder of Girton College, Cambridge.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Fonds
Personal Papers of Sarah Emily Davies, 1856 - 1978
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Davies
Scope and Contents
The papers include the Family Chronicle (an account of family and other matters written by Davies in 1905, covering the years 1847-68) and papers relating to the following: London University degrees for women; Elizabeth Garrett and medical examinations; the Victoria Magazine, 1863-4; the London School Board, 1870-73; the Schools Enquiry Commission, 1864-70; admission of girls to local examinations, 1858-69; the London Association of Schoolmistresses and the Kensington Society, 1866-69;...
Dates:
1856 - 1978
Conditions Governing Access:
Open to bona fide scholars and by appointment only.
Found in:
Girton College Archive
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Personal Papers