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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
9
The Bryan Habitat Academy, formerly the Texas Woman’s College, marks its establishment with a push toward comprehensive schooling. Trustees, led by Rev I E Ingram, envision a coed, standards-first campus featuring two brick dormitories, modern classrooms, girls and boys housing, and expanded science and arts facilities. Notable staff include Prof OC Chariton and Prof W P Keeton, with Dr Weaver guiding current growth amid financial strain.
The article describes Villa Maria, an Ursuline girls academy near the city, founded in Europe and brought to Galveston area in the 19th century. It highlights the order, campus facilities, disciplined boarding regime, music and literature instruction, and aims of forming refined, educated young women with moral character.
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