John Franklin Goucher Collection

The John Franklin Goucher Papers (1845-1922) consist primarily of biographical material, correspondence, writings, and publications, arranged by document type and then chronologically. Highlights include a collection of writings and sermons, published work on women’s education and international missionary literature.

Records of John F. Goucher, a prominent figure in the establishment of the college and president for seventeen years (1891-1908). He also served as a pastor for the Methodist Episcopal Church and was extremely active in local and international missionary work, establishing various Christian women’s schools in India, China, and Japan.           

Finding Aid for John Franklin Goucher Collection