Washington Seminary records
Scope and Content
These papers consist of catalogues (organized chronologically), invitations, programs, newspaper clippings, Memories, and a history of Washington Seminary.
Dates
- 1878-1978
Creator
- Washington Seminary (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
Washington Seminary was founded in 1878 by the Misses Anita and Lois Washington, the great nieces of Lawrence Washington, half-brother of George Washington. Washington Seminary was primarily a college preparatory school. In 1953 it merged with North Avenue Presbyterian School to form Westminster Schools. Additional historical information has not been established.
Extent
3 linear ft. (5 document cases, 2 oversize boxes)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1940 with subsequent additions
Description Control
This collection was processed in 1912.
- Title
- Washington Seminary records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository