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Arthur Gilman
1837–1909
Best remembered as an educator, writer, and early advocate for higher education for women, he helped shape the institution that grew into Radcliffe College. He also wrote widely on history, literature, and biography for general readers.
2 Audiobooks
The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic
by Arthur Gilman
Ancient Egypt
by George Rawlinson, Arthur Gilman
About the author
Born in Alton, Illinois, on June 22, 1837, Arthur Gilman became known as an American author, editor, and educator. After working in business early in life, he turned toward literary and educational work, later becoming connected with the Riverside Press in Cambridge and serving in editorial roles.
Gilman is most often remembered for his part in creating the "Harvard Annex" in 1879, an effort to provide women with access to instruction by Harvard professors. That project developed into Radcliffe College, and his work helped open new paths for women's higher education in the United States.
Alongside his educational work, he published many books on history, biography, travel, and literature, writing in a clear style aimed at broad audiences. He died in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on December 27, 1909.