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A Brief History Of Bridgewater Academy, Maurice K. Walsh
A Brief History Of Bridgewater Academy, Maurice K. Walsh
Histories of Bridgewater & Local Institutions
The history of Bridgewater Academy begins in the year 1799. The thesis presents the history of the Academy in seven chapters. Chapter I treats of the movement which led to the establishment of the Academy and the factors which brought it about. Chapter II describes the steps taken by the Board of Trustees in satisfaction of the provisions of the Act of the Legislature that created the Academy. Chapter III discusses the conduct of the school as planned by the original Board of Trustees.
In Chapter IV the influences which insured the early success of the school are described. In …