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Emma Willard's Idea Put to the Test: The Consequences of State Support of Female Education in New York, 1819-67.

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Beadie, Nancy – History of Education Quarterly, 1993

Describes the role of Emma Willard in encouraging the New York State legislature to provide state support for women's education. Discusses political and social issues in the mid-1800s and Willard's vision of a separate system of higher education for women. Outlines establishment of teacher education programs. (CFR)

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