[6] In 1856, the California Department of Public Instruction admonished Professor Charles G. Hazletine for an advertisement of Morris Female Institute, stating his grammar was improper.

Subjects included the usual Bible study, reading, writing, history, and math; teachers also taught geometry, chemistry, astronomy, Latin, art, and philosophy.

Miss Dana ensured that the "entire school met weekly to discuss current events, and the senior year focused on such themes as exploitation in the slums, reports of muckrakers, and the growth of the Socialist party.

"[1][2][3] According to Arthur F. Kinney's biography of Dorothy Parker, the school was:in an imposing Victorian house furnished with Oriental rugs, heavy velvet curtains, overstuffed plush sofas, and large chandeliers.

[Parker's] fellow students in the small, highly selective classes included wealthy cattle princesses, heiresses, Southern belles and Northern debutantes.

For circular apply to MISS LOUISE L. NEWELL, Principal.A school brochure describes their art studio as complete with clay, casts, models, and photographs to use as reference.

[1] Because of the well-rounded education Miss Dana provided, her graduating students were automatically accepted to Vassar College, with entrance requirements being waived.

Outings required chaperones and parents had to send monthly allowances by check on time.

[2][14][15] The Vassar College Bulletin described the stipulations:The fund is $1375 and is to be invested by Vassar College as a fund, the interest of which shall provide a prize to be awarded by the Faculty of the College to that student in the English Department who has the estimation of the department best fulfilled the requirement of a special reading course, or courses, offered for competition by the department each year.

It is understood that no essay shall be required in this competition and no examination beyond such as shall seem necessary to the department to determine among the claimants for the prize.