An appeal for the provision of facilities for the higher education of women. The memorial was sent to the Schools Inquiry Commission by Emily Davies and signed by 521 teachers of girls and 175 others. Catherine M Johnston's name heads the list of signatories. Manuscript version with signatures pasted to two rolls. In addition 3 envelopes of signatures and notes (possibly those which arrived too late), and empty envelope marked 'Signatures to Memorial for Ladies' College'.