Project Gutenberg 2017-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 376 Gardner, Alice 1854 1927 21021565 A Short History of Newnham College, Cambridge Produced by Ralph and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Short History of Newnham College, Cambridge" by Alice Gardner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the development and establishment of Newnham College, one of the first women's colleges at Cambridge University, from its inception in the early 1870s to its recognition as a formal institution by the University in 1881. The book focuses on the pioneering efforts of early founders and educators, such as Professor Henry Sidgwick and Miss Anne J. Clough, who worked tirelessly to secure higher education opportunities for women at a time when such pursuits were met with considerable societal resistance. The opening of the book introduces readers to the early days of Newnham College, describing its gradual formation starting with a small gathering of women seeking educational opportunities in Cambridge. Gardner emphasizes the role of influential figures, particularly Miss Clough, in fostering a nurturing learning environment amid various challenges. The narrative highlights the educational barriers women faced, as well as the advocacy efforts that led to the establishment of a college dedicated to their academic advancement. Notably, the text paints a vivid picture of the communal and intellectual spirit that characterized the initial cohort of Newnham students and their desire for serious scholarly engagement against the backdrop of a restrictive educational landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Newnham College LF Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Schools & Universities Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 265667 2025-09-21T12:04:20.944912 text/html 240226 2024-10-23T01:36:42 text/html 647487 2025-09-21T12:04:25.013893 application/epub+zip 649799 2025-09-21T12:04:21.736978 application/epub+zip 154428 2025-09-21T12:04:21.326939 application/epub+zip 743298 2025-09-21T12:04:27.794891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 715068 2025-09-21T12:04:24.618902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219510 2022-09-24T14:24:35.879870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227020 2025-09-21T12:04:20.429964 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 207133 2024-10-23T01:36:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16986 2025-09-21T12:04:27.919915 application/rdf+xml 17982 2025-09-21T12:04:21.414940 image/jpeg 2606 2025-09-21T12:04:21.369944 image/jpeg 634233 2025-09-21T12:04:20.994921 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia