Progress and Contridiction: The Life of Mary Sibley
Files
Loading...
Description
Explore the life and legacy of Mary Easton Sibley, the founder of Lindenwood University. Discover how she established a school for young women in 1832, overcame financial challenges, and her life around education, faith, and missionary work. This episode also examines the her relationship with slavery and the expectations of nineteenth-century Missouri, offering a deeper look at the woman whose vision helped shape Lindenwood’s history.
Publication Date
10-2026
Keywords
Mary Sibley, Slavery, Lindenwood College, Lindenwood University, Saint Charles
Disciplines
United States History
Recommended Citation
Sherrod, Dah'Mya, "Progress and Contridiction: The Life of Mary Sibley" (2026). Stories from the Archives. 4.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/archives_pod/4