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Her philosophy was encapsulated in her article, "Opportunities and
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The historian Ruth
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In 1915, Mrs. Russell Sage (as she is referred to in records) purchased the
National Training School in Durham, North Carolina from Thomas A. Gorman. Gorman had previously acquired the school for $ 25,100. The institution, which is now known as North Carolina Central University, had originally
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that she would purchase Yates Castle and its surrounding property to house a teachers' college. This independent project demonstrated her attachment to
Syracuse, her identification as a teacher, and her commitment to women's education. In 1909, she donated $ 50,000 to Syracuse on her birthday.
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belonged to Dr. James E. Shepard, who lost ownership due to debt. After buying the school from Gorman, Mrs. Sage returned control of the institution to Dr. Shepard and a new board of trustees.
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as a comprehensive college for women. The college is located within what has since been designated as the historic district of Troy, an area that is listed on the
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