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The History of Women at Princeton UniversityFor much of its history, Princeton University had the reputation of being an “old-boys' school.” Starting in the fall of 1969, Princeton became co-educational, and eight women transfer students graduated in June 1970, with slightly greater numbers graduating in the two subsequent years. Women who matriculated as freshmen in 1969 graduated in the Class of 1973, the first undergraduate class that included women for all four undergraduate years. However, the first steps towards co-education came as early as 1887, with the founding of Evelyn College. From its inception, this women's institution was associated with Princeton University, and it was hoped that the link would be similar to the Radcliffe and Harvard University relationship. Unfortunately, Evelyn College closed in 1897, due to financial problems and a lack of support from Princeton. Vanessa Snowden ‘04 To Read More from the Mudd Manscript Blog Click HERE Related Sources Committee on the Education of Women at Princeton Records, 1955-1969 Concerned Alumni of Princeton Records, 1970-1979 The Daily Princetonian (Student newspaper) Historical Photograph Collection, Campus Life Series, c. 1850-2010 Historical Subject Files Collection, 1746-2013 Arthur J. Horton Collection on Coeducation, 1968-1980 Office of the President Records: Robert F. Goheen Subgroup, 1924-1988 Office of the Provost Records, 1953-2001 Princeton Alumni Weekly Photograph Collection, c. 1968-c. 2001 Willis M. Rivinus Papers on the Sally Frank Case, 1979-1991
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