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Barhamville Front Dovilliers 1860
Elias Marks (December 2, 1790 – June 22, 1886) founded the South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute at Barhamville, South Carolina. The girls' school flourished for over 30 years in the Antebellum South, antebellum period, pioneering in higher education for young women. Marks was born in History of the Jews in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston and earned an M.D. at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He soon switched from medicine to a career in Women's education in the United States, female education. Marks published writings on medical and educational themes as well as a book of poems. He "was esteemed by all as a scholar and a gentleman." Early life and education Marks was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1790. His parents, Humphrey and Frances Marks, had come from Lancashire, England in 1783 and worshipped at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue in Charleston. The Marks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barhamville Front Dovilliers 1860
Elias Marks (December 2, 1790 – June 22, 1886) founded the South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute at Barhamville, South Carolina. The girls' school flourished for over 30 years in the Antebellum South, antebellum period, pioneering in higher education for young women. Marks was born in History of the Jews in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston and earned an M.D. at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He soon switched from medicine to a career in Women's education in the United States, female education. Marks published writings on medical and educational themes as well as a book of poems. He "was esteemed by all as a scholar and a gentleman." Early life and education Marks was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1790. His parents, Humphrey and Frances Marks, had come from Lancashire, England in 1783 and worshipped at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue in Charleston. The Marks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |