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3 unusual facts about Annie Nathan Meyer


Annie Nathan Meyer

Meyer's childhood encountered many hardships as the Crash of 1873 damaged her parents’ financial status.

In January 1888, Meyer wrote a 2,500 word essay to The Nation arguing New York City lacked culture in comparison to other major cities because it lacked a liberal arts college for women.

So, working with Ella Weed, she created a committee of fifty prominent New Yorkers willing to support the projected college.



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