February 1, 1919: Spring Term Begins

The second semester of men and women learning side-by-side at the College of William and Mary began on February 1, 1919. No significant break between semesters was to be enjoyed by students, faculty, or staff!

For additional information about the first women students at the College of William and Mary see: When Mary Entered with her Brother William: Women at the College of William and Mary, 1918-1945 by Laura F. Parrish; "The Petticoat Invasion": Women at the College of William and Mary, 1918-1945; The Martha Barksdale Papers; and the Women at the College of William and Mary page on the Special Collections Research Center Wiki.