Mary Lyon

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Why Is Mary Lyon Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Mary Mason Lyon was an American pioneer in women's education. She established the Wheaton Female Seminary in Norton, Massachusetts, in 1834. She then established Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1837 and served as its first president for 12 years. Lyon's vision fused intellectual challenge and moral purpose. She valued socioeconomic diversity and endeavored to make the seminary affordable for students of modest means.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Mary Lyon?

Mary Lyon is affiliated with the following schools:

• Ipswich Female Seminary
• Mount Holyoke College