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'''Reed College''' is an independent undergraduate institution in [[Portland, Oregon]], founded in 1908. [[Simeon Reed]] was a local transportation magnate who suggested that some portion of his estate should be devoted to "cultivation, illustration, or development of the fine arts in the city of Portland.." His widow, Amanda, followed that suggestion in her will by providing funds for a college based on the principles of [[equality]] and [[secularism]]. Their legacy became the subject of family litigation, but partly through the efforts of Amanda's nephew funds were secured for the building of what is now Reed College. The College was finally established 4 years after her death, and opened its doors to students 3 years later. | '''Reed College''' is an independent undergraduate institution in [[Portland, Oregon]], founded in 1908. [[Simeon Reed]] was a local transportation magnate who suggested that some portion of his estate should be devoted to "cultivation, illustration, or development of the fine arts in the city of Portland.." His widow, Amanda, followed that suggestion in her will by providing funds for a college based on the principles of [[equality]] and [[secularism]]. Their legacy became the subject of family litigation, but partly through the efforts of Amanda's nephew funds were secured for the building of what is now Reed College. The College was finally established 4 years after her death, and opened its doors to students as the Reed Institute 3 years later. | ||
Reed features a traditional [[liberal arts]] and [[science]] curriculum, supported by an 'honor principle' ethos. It is characterized as a community of "virtue" .. | Reed features a traditional [[liberal arts]] and [[science]] curriculum, supported by an 'honor principle' ethos. It is characterized as a community of "virtue" .. | ||
*[http://web.reed.edu/clac Consortium of liberal arts colleges 2007 Reed College meeting] | *[http://web.reed.edu/clac Consortium of liberal arts colleges: 2007 Reed College meeting] | ||
*[http://library.reed.edu/collections/archives.html Reed Archives] | *[http://library.reed.edu/collections/archives.html Reed Archives] | ||
*[http://nwda-db.wsulibs.wsu.edu/findaid/ark:/80444/xv55761 Guide to the Simeon Gannett Reed Papers 1864-1931] | *[http://nwda-db.wsulibs.wsu.edu/findaid/ark:/80444/xv55761 Guide to the Simeon Gannett Reed Papers 1864-1931] | ||
*[http://library-catalog.reed.edu/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=Simeon+and+Amanda+Reed+papers&searchscope=9&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tSimeon+and+Amanda+Reed+papers Simeon and Amanda Reed papers, 1823-1916] | |||
*[http://web.reed.edu/apply/news_and_articles/college_rankings.html Reed's view of college ranking] | |||
*[http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1libartco_brief.php Liberal arts colleges, top schools] | |||
[[Category:CZ Live]] | [[Category:CZ Live]] | ||
[[Category:Stub Articles]] | [[Category:Stub Articles]] | ||
[[Category:Education Workgroup]] | [[Category:Education Workgroup]] | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 19 January 2008
Reed College is an independent undergraduate institution in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1908. Simeon Reed was a local transportation magnate who suggested that some portion of his estate should be devoted to "cultivation, illustration, or development of the fine arts in the city of Portland.." His widow, Amanda, followed that suggestion in her will by providing funds for a college based on the principles of equality and secularism. Their legacy became the subject of family litigation, but partly through the efforts of Amanda's nephew funds were secured for the building of what is now Reed College. The College was finally established 4 years after her death, and opened its doors to students as the Reed Institute 3 years later.
Reed features a traditional liberal arts and science curriculum, supported by an 'honor principle' ethos. It is characterized as a community of "virtue" ..