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Education in Augusta County


January 18, 1859
Staunton Spectator, p. 1, col. 6: For The Spectator; The College Agenda
Proposal to establish a college in Staunton. Propsed names include Jackson, Jefferson, or Washington College.

February 15, 1859
Staunton Spectator, p. 1, col. 3: For the Spectator; Waynesboro, Va. Jan 28th; An Incident in College Life
Long (2 column) essay on the vices of college life.

February 22, 1859
Staunton Spectator, p. 1, col. 5: To the Citizens of Augusta County
Report of the committee appointed to procure subscriptions for the establishment of a College in Staunton. Financial details, links with faculty and proprieters of Roanoke College, raising of endowment. Benefits of local education to the community and county.

June 24, 1859
Republican Vindicator, p. 2, col. 1: Wesleyan Female Institute
On Sunday McGauley will give the baccalaureate address before the Weslyan Female Institute.

August 19, 1859
Republican Vindicator, p. 2, col. 2: Penmanship
Prof. Sherbrooke has opened a Writing School over the Post Office.

November 11, 1859
Republican Vindicator, p. 2, col. 4: Classical School in Staunton
Smith intends to open a classical school in Staunton as early as 1860.

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