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Founding of Occidental College
- When
- April 20, 1887
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Part of
- Occidental College founded
Presbyterian clergy, missionaries, and laymen founded Occidental College in Los Angeles on April 20, 1887, establishing a coeducational institution.
The group included James George Bell, Lyman Stewart, and Thomas Bard. The college was established as a coeducational college by members of the Presbyterian Church. Its incorporation papers were officially signed by the California Secretary of State on this date.
Sources
- Occidental College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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