Mary Institute Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: WUA-01-wua00137

Staff Only

This collection is comprised of a variety of materials that chronicle the history of Mary Institute. Such materials include early inconclusive runs of course catalogues, musical programs, promotional announcements, correspondence, and commemorative anniversary booklets.

Dates

Creation: 1862-1974

Creator

Mary Institute (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

There is restricted material in this collection. For details, contact the University Archivist at (314) 935-5495.

Conditions Governing Use

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)

Extent

1.50 linear feet

2 boxes

Additional Description

Historical Information

Mary Institute in St. Louis was founded in 1859 as a female seminary and college preparatory school for Washington University. Mary Institute’s course of instruction closely matched that of its male equivalent, Smith Academy.