From 1896 to 1950, Shimer College was officially known as the Frances Shimer Academy of the University of Chicago.
During the Academy period, the school marketed itself under a number of different names, including Frances Shimer School, Frances Shimer School for Girls, Frances Shimer Junior College, and Frances Shimer College.
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