Date Original
1875-1948
Description
This collection contains catalogs, commencement notices, Warner Literary Club material, programs, college circulars, and miscellaneous items pertaining to Arkansas Female College. Also included are news clippings on Julia McAlmont Warner.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Arkansas Female College was founded in 1872 by Myra C. Warner as an institute of higher education for young women. Mrs. Warner acted as principal and teacher at the college for many years. The college was housed in the Albert Pike Mansion in Little Rock until 1889, when it moved to a smaller site. Mrs. Warner's daughter, Julia McAlmont Warner, born September 1, 1860, began teaching at the school at age 17. She was fluent in German, French, Spanish, Latin, and Italian. Julia was a member of the Aesthetic Club for 31 years and co-founder of the Mayflower Society and Alliance Francaise. She was also a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Colonial Dames. She died December 30, 1929.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000672
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Arkansas Female College collection, MS.000672
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Arkansas Female College collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
