California Biographies

VAN NESS YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY

Transcribed by Donna L. Becker 

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm

 
	Is an elegant institution, located at 1222 Pine street.  The school was first 
commenced about 1860, by Miss James, a daughter of the well-known G. P. R. 
James.  In 1865 she was succeeded by Miss Prince; in 1876 by Mrs. Colgate-Baker; 
in 1883 by Mrs. Sarah B. Gamble, and in 1889 by the present proprietor, Dr. 
Willey.  Up to 1883 it was on Van Ness avenue: hence its name.  This institution 
is practically a home for its pupils.  Special attention is given to music, 
taught by Professor Stewart, Mrs. Marriner-Campbell and Henry Heyman.  Painting 
and art study also receive close attention, under the direction of Miss Withrow. 
 The seminary receives pupils who are eight years old and over.  Christian 
influences pervade the school.  Neatness, cleanliness, comfort and elegance are 
conspicuous in all the departments.
 
Source: "The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 2, page 107, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.