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Agency History/Biographical note:
The Adams Female Academy opened its doors in April of 1824, after a bequest of 4,000 dollars from Jacob Adams in 1823. Located in Derry, New Hampshire, this was one of the first academies in New England devoted soley to the education of girls. Zilpah P. Grant Banister was the first principal, and Mary Lyon was her assistant. The school had an excellent reputation, enrollment was over 100, and students came from all over New England. In 1886, the Academy merged with other town schools and became co-educational.

Scope and Content:
The Adams Female Academy Records include catalogues of students and teachers 1824, 1826, 1827, 1830, minutes from a trustee meeting 1824, compositions from students 1824, photographs, and general information. The compositions were wrtitten by 36 students of Mary Lyon.

Cite as: Adams Female Academy Papers, Mount Holyoke College, Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, Massachusetts

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