On February 27, 1813, the Maine Literary and Theological Institution was founded in Waterville, Maine. Later the name was changed to Colby College. It is considered a pioneer in higher education because:
in 1833, students organized the first collegiate anti-slavery society;
in 1871, Colby, previously an all-male college, admitted women;
in 1975, they participated in the first intercollegiate women’s varsity ice hockey game;
in 1983, Colby became the first college to issue e-mail accounts to all students.
ABHS has files on Colby College from 1875 to 1960.
