"The Story of Wellesley" by Florence Converse is a historical narrative that tells the story of Wellesley College, a distinguished women's school in Massachusetts. Starting with the background of a fire that devasted Wellesley, the author recounts the college's history, starting with its founding principles by Henry Fowle Durant, and highlights its dedication to Christian values, learning, and the growth of women's education. Converse explains Wellesley's story using the memories of its founders, graduates, and teachers to show its importance in the wider movements for women's rights and education within American society. The overarching theme emphasizes the college's commitment to its guiding principles.
The Story of Wellesley
By Florence Converse
Amidst grief and devastation, a women's college rises from the ashes to fulfill a mission of education, Christian virtue, and female empowerment.
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About the AuthorFlorence Converse was an American author. Throughout her career, she wrote a variety of pieces spanning many genres, including historical novels, mysteries, religious plays, and poetry. Converse had a Boston marriage with Vida Dutton Scudder.
Florence Converse was an American author. Throughout her career, she wrote a variety of pieces spanning many genres, including historical novels, mysteries, religious plays, and poetry. Converse had a Boston marriage with Vida Dutton Scudder.
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