Episcopal Female Institute Records, 1874-1910

Access and use

Location of collection:
Handley Regional Library
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives Room
The Handley Regional Library
Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society
P.O. Box 58
Winchester, VA 22604
100 W. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lorna M. Loring
Phone: (540) 662-9041 ext. 17

Summary

Extent:
0.42 linear feet
Creator:
Episcopal Female Institute (Winchester, Va.)
Abstract:
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains documents from the Episcopal Female Institute of Winchester, Virginia. There are lists of students and teachers, as well as catalogs describing classes and facilities. The collection also includes the minutes of the Board of Directors.

Biographical / historical:

In 1874 a group of Winchester citizens, under the sponsorship of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Virginia, established the Episcopal Female Institute to provide education to daughters or wards of members of that church. By 1911, the school had closed and all real estate sold.

Acquisition information:
Acquired as a gift.