mary anna LonGstreth
Born in Philadelphia, Longstreth (1811-1884) began her schooling at 2 years old, "according to the strictest traditions of the Society of Friends."
At 13, Longstreth was already instructing her younger sisters in Latin. At 18 years old, Longstreth founded a Quaker school for girls. Founded in a private residence at 3 N. 11th St., the School of Mary Anna Longstreth counted five pupils on its inaugural roster. |