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Rev. Edwards was the Presbyterian minister of a Hagerstown church. He originally proposed the idea for a women's college in the area to Rev. Wightman. Together, they envisioned a different kind of college for young women. It would be the intellectual equal of men’s colleges, have a government based on honor and self-discipline, and maintain a Christian atmosphere while promoting a non-sectarian student body. Above all, the goal would be intellectual and spiritual growth. ]]> Edwards: Presbyterian minister from Hagerstown Maryland
Wightman: pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Greencastle. Wightman did not believe in a “female” education of women – he proposed a first-class college comparable to men’s colleges.
Wightman and Edwards envisioned a different kind of college for young women. It would be the intellectual equal of men’s colleges, have a government based on honor and self-discipline, and maintain a Christian atmosphere while promoting a non-sectarian student body. Above all, the goal would be intellectual and spiritual growth.

The two pastors’ vision led to a discussion at the Presbytery meeting in Greencastle on April 15, 1868. The meeting passed a resolution that the Committee on Education (chaired by Dr. Edwards) would start devising a means to establish such a college. By the Presbytery’s June meeting, the Committee laid out a plan. They needed to determine a Board of Trustees, advertise the College, secure a location, and raise the money to fund it all.]]> Resigned: June 23, 1874
Education: Jefferson College class of 1847
Dr. Archibald remained at Wilson for only one year. He had previously been a professor at the Danville Theological Seminary, which temporarily closed, and then reopened in 1874. Dr. Archibald returned to his former field of labor at that time.
]]> Rev. Dr. Kennedy was Vice President during President Archibald's term and then served as acting president (1872-1873 and 1874-1876) between Archibald's resignation and President Wylie's inauguration.
]]> Resigned: 1878
Education: Reverend Wylie was ordained by the Presbytery of Philadelphia of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1853.
Reorganized college curriculum; capped enrollment at 75 students (which he did not reach), instituted housekeeping courses (no academic credit) – effort to make a distinction between work at the college level and at the secondary level.
]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> Inaugurated: pro tem, 1878
Resigned: 1881
Goodsell
Died: Sept. 19, 1893
Inaugurated: Lady Principal, 1877
Resigned: 1881
Education: Vassar, 1869
Management of the College was largely given to Lady Principal Abby Goodsell. Started the Alumnae Association.
]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> Resignation: 1883
1881: establishment of a School of Music
1882: special course in Fine Arts
]]> Died: June 5, 1894
Inauguration: 1883
Education: Attended Andover Theological Seminary – ordained in 1869, honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Washington College

Family moved to America in 1849 – Philadelphia
Became a teacher then principal of the 24th school in Philly before turning 21

Married Elizabeth Boggs in 1870
After marriage became pastor of church in New Bloomfield, Perry county for 13 years

Progress:
Increased enrollment at Wilson
College became debt-free under him
Prepared plans for new science hall
Modified and clarified Wylie’s curriculum
Strengthened Art Department
Extended Main Hall
]]> Resignation: 1895
Following the unexpected death of her husband, Mrs. Edgar unofficially took over as Acting President while the College searched for President Edgar's successor. During this year, Edgar Hall was built and named in her husband's honor.
]]> Wilson College: Campus Newspaper]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed]]> Died: 1921
Inauguration: May 28, 1895
Resignation: 1903
Education: Lafayette ’77, Princeton Theological Seminary ’80; Received degree of D.D. from alma mater (1892)

Progress:
Facilities: President’s Hall (infirmary); Harmony Cottage; Science Hall; Latin School (Brick House); South Hall; new gymnasium; new dining hall; Frank Thomson Music Hall begun
Promoted Music and Art departments
]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> This image has been selected and made available by a user using Artstor's software tools. Artstor has not screened or selected this image or cleared any rights to it and is acting as an online service provider pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §512. Artstor disclaims any liability associated with the use of this image. Should you have any legal objection to the use of this image, please visit http://www.artstor.org/copyright for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.]]> Resignation: June 7, 1911
Campus doubled in size to fifty acres
1906 – athletic fields developed on north campus
Entrance requirements stiffened
Number of elective courses increased
Department of Bible established in 1903
Facilities: Thomson Hall finished and occupied (1903); pipe organ added to chapel; dining room enlarged; first telephone exchange established in newly enlarged post-office (1909); infirmary reorganized and equipped on second floor of McClure wing of Main
]]> Inauguration: 1911
Resignation: August 1, 1915
Education: AB from Wilson (1895), PhD from University of PA (1900). Also studied at Clark University (1902-1904). Honorary degree from Wilson College (1932).
First official female president at Wilson College. Worked at Wilson as an instructor in 1892, then became a professor and dean (1900-1902).
Head of Department of Education at Wellesley College
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