Overview
Wells College, founded in 1868 by businessman Henry Wells, boasts a storied history that spans over a century and a half. Using images and ephemera from the Wells College Archive and Special Collections, Tiffany Raymond, MLIS, and Daniel G. Renfrow, PhD, illustrate the college's rich history and the unique traditions that continue to inspire generations of students to pursue knowledge, leadership, and positive change in the world.
Established as a women's college in Aurora, New York, Wells fulfilled the founder's dream of making a "College Home" for students while simultaneously pioneering women's education, providing opportunities for intellectual growth and leadership long before women's rights were fully recognized. Throughout this history, the college has adapted to the evolving needs of the students and the wider society, including transitioning to coeducation in 2005 to better serve a diverse student body. Wells College's commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and community engagement remains unwavering, making it a beacon of higher education in the picturesque Finger Lakes region. Tiffany Raymond, MLIS, is director of the Louis Jefferson Long Library at Wells College and a member of the class of 2010. Daniel G. Renfrow, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology and chair of the Social Science Division at Wells College.
Established as a women's college in Aurora, New York, Wells fulfilled the founder's dream of making a "College Home" for students while simultaneously pioneering women's education, providing opportunities for intellectual growth and leadership long before women's rights were fully recognized. Throughout this history, the college has adapted to the evolving needs of the students and the wider society, including transitioning to coeducation in 2005 to better serve a diverse student body. Wells College's commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and community engagement remains unwavering, making it a beacon of higher education in the picturesque Finger Lakes region. Tiffany Raymond, MLIS, is director of the Louis Jefferson Long Library at Wells College and a member of the class of 2010. Daniel G. Renfrow, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology and chair of the Social Science Division at Wells College.
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