Washburn Preparatory School

Washburn Preparatory School or Washburn College Preparatory School (1894–1911) was a private preparatory school that was located at 165 Devine Street[1] at the corner of San Pedro Street in San Jose, California.[2]

History

The school was founded by Jessica Thompson Washburn (née Jessica Benton Thompson, ?–1931).[3] She attended the University of Michigan, class of 1884,[4] and became in 1892 one of the first two women to graduate from Stanford University.[5] She opened the school because she was concerned that there wasn't any school in the area that adequately prepared students for study at Stanford University or other elite universities.[5] The curriculum for this school was based on the requirements to enter Stanford University.[6]

Teachers and staff

Her husband, Arthur H. Washburn (1856–1921),[7] also a Stanford University alumnus, served as the Washburn School head-master.[5] Their son, Henry Lord Washburn also worked at the school.[8] Lucy Washburn, Arthur's older sister was an experienced teacher and helped support the establishment of the school.[9] The Washburns (Arthur, Jessica and Lucy) had all taught at the San Jose State Normal School before opening Washburn Preparatory School.[9] California impressionist painter, Lucy Bacon taught art classes at the school.

References
  1. The Stanford Alumni Directory. Stanford Alumni Association. 1910. p. 267.
  2. James, William F.; McMurry, George H. (1933). "History of San Jose California" (PDF). SanJoseCountryClub.org. p. 135. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  3. In Memoriam, The Michigan Alumnus. Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. 1931. p. 189.
  4. "Digitized University of Michigan Alumnae Council Survey Responses, 1924". quod.lib.umich.edu/a/alumnae/. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  5. "First Woman Graduate Dies". The Stanford Daily News. 12 October 1931. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  6. Powers Thomas, Grace (1898). Where to Educate, 1898-1899: A Guide to the Best Private Schools, Higher Institutions of Learning, Etc., in the United States. Boston: Boston and Brown and University of California. p. 18.
  7. Sawyers, Eugene T (1922). "ARTHUR H WASHBURN- Washburn School, Santa Clara County". www.mariposaresearch.net. History of Santa Clara County,California, Historic Record Company. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  8. "Guide to the Henry Washburn Photographs and Scrapbooks". www.oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  9. Liedtke, Michael (April 22, 2015). "Lucy M. Washburn". SJSU News. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
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