Wanamaker Institute -- Fiftieth Year

Philadelphia: Wanamaker Institute, 1930. Paperback. 60 pages: illustrations; 20 cm. Paperback with red, black, and gold cover; stapled. John Wanamaker (1838-1922) founded Bethany College in 1880 at Bethany Presbyterian Church to provide training for young men and women. In 1908 it was incorporated as Wanamaker Institute of Industries. This is the catalog for the classes offered during the 1930-31 school year, which included: "English for Foreigners" and tutoring for those hoping to apply to college; business and commercial subjects; dressmaking and other skills grouped under Home Education; and architectural and mechanical drawing and trade courses. Includes lists of students who graduated in 1930, honor students, and scholarship recipients. Scarce. In Near Fine Condition: lower part of front cover scratched; otherwise, clean and bright. Near Fine. Item #011629

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