FTaSU2003003 Florida State College for Women Surveys and Reports Created by Amy McDonald 2004

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 Florida State College for Women Surveys and Reports 1911-1941 1920-1939 MSS2003003 Florida State College for Women 0.4 Includes reports and surveys provided by the Florida State College for Women to various accreditation, educational, and government agencies from 1911 to 1941. Florida State University Libraries
Special Collections Department 105 Dogwood Way Tallahassee, FL 32306-2047
English

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The Florida State College for Women Reports and Surveys were given to the Special Collections Department, Florida State University Libraries, by Steve Edwards, Dean of Students of Florida State University, in 2003.

Collection is open to research

Copyright holder for this collection: Florida State University

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of University Libraries. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Florida State College for Women Surveys and Reports, Special Collections, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida

This collection was originally listed as three different accessions when they were received in February 2003. Because these materials were the same record type and served a similar purpose, they were merged into one accession in May 2004.

 1905 The Florida Legislature establishes Florida Female College. 1909 The Florida Legislature changes name to the Florida State College for Women (FSCW). 1909 Dr. Edward Conradi becomes college president. 1911-1916 The erection of the Wescott Building (Administrative Building) marked a time of rapid expansion for the college. The School of Education was created, and many new dormitories were built. Finally, in 1915 the FSCW became fully accredited and was admitted to the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States (now called the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). 1920 Enrollment reaches 500 and the first dean of the School of Music, Ella Scoble Opperman, is hired. 1928 Enrollment reaches 1500 and FSCW becomes the seventh largest college for women in the country. 1930 Enrollment expands to 2,663. Because of the Great Depression, students often barter citrus and livestock with the University to cover fees. Faculty reaches 176 members. 1933 16 teachers are fired due to Depression era legislative cutbacks and budget concerns. However, in the late 1930s, FSCW recovers, and the campus continues to acquire land and buildings. New faculty are added and FSCW quickly becomes the third largest women's college in the country. 1941 Dr. Edward Conradi retires.

In this collection is found evidence of the Florida State College for Women's growth from 1911-1941 under the direction of Dr. Edward Conradi. The surveys include data that was provided on a yearly basis to the accreditation associations, and information about the various schools within the college concerning their accreditations and teaching methods, alumni, number of degrees awarded, faculty degrees, salaries, building and land appraisals, student activities and health issues.

Surveys and reports were sent to the American Association of University Women, American Council on Education, Association of American Colleges, Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States, the Encyclopedia Americana, and the U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Education

There are additional surveys from organizations such as alumni associations, the American Medical Association, and universities inquiring about FSCW operations, student health services, the health status of the student body, and religious groups.

 Florida State College for Women--History Florida State University--Accreditation Florida State University--Accreditation--Southern States Florida State University--Faculty--Salaries, etc. Florida State University--History Florida State University--Students Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Surveys Universities and Colleges--Accreditation--Florida--Tallahassee reports 18071FSCW application for membership in American Association of University Women.1926 - 19306 items 18072FSCW reports to American Council on Education.1926 - 19394 items 18073FSCW reports for the Association of American Colleges.1930 - 19415 items 18074FSCW reports to the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States, 1917-1929.1917 - 19299 items 18075FSCW reports to the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States, 1931-1934.1931 - 193418 items 18076FSCW reports to the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States, 1934, 1935 and 19381934 - 193812 items 18077FSCW reports for Encyclopedia Americana, 1930-19401930 - 194014 items 180781919-1931 Miscellaneous surveys and reports.1919 - 193120 items 180791932-1934 Miscellaneous surveys and reports.1932 - 193413 items 1807101935-1941 Miscellaneous surveys and reports.1935 - 194122 items 180711FSCW Reports to U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Education.1911 - 192321 items 180712FSCW Reports to the U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Education.1924 - 192912 items 180713FSCW Reports to the U.S. Department of the Interior-Office of Education.1930 - 193722 items