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CHAPTER V. Re-Opening of Edinburgh University to Women 502

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RE-OPENING OF EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY TO WOMEN 502 S. J.-B. writes article for Nineteenth Century— Views on marriage, etc.—Her Hindu students— Appointed a lecturer on Midwifery in the Extra- Mural School—Death of Dr. Lucy Sewall—S. J.-B.’s renewed efforts to gain admission for women to St. Andrews—Final appeal to her own Alma Mater “to decide a question which has been under consideration for twenty-five years”—Success— Congratulations from members of “National Association”—S. J.-B.’s characteristics as doctor and as citizen.

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