Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Welham Girls' School: A Legacy of Education and Community
Welham Girls' School in India created a museum to tell its story.
The school started in 1957 with a vision to educate girls.
The museum holds letters, old school things, and memories of the school’s history.
The school was started by Miss Hersilia Susie Oliphant and Miss Grace Mary Linnell.
The school helped during wars by making supplies and raising money.
The museum's aim is to remember the school’s past and what it has done to help women in India.
Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun opened in 1957 and recently established a museum to preserve its history.
The school was founded by Miss Hersilia Susie Oliphant, with Miss Grace Mary Linnell as the first principal.
The museum features documents, memorabilia, and letters, including one from Indira Gandhi.
The school's history includes contributions to war efforts and fundraising for those in need.
The museum highlights the school's mission to educate and empower women.
- Who
- Welham Girls’ School, its founders, and students
- What
- The preservation of Welham Girls' School's history and legacy through a museum.
- When
- Founded in 1957, with the museum opening in July. Article focuses on historical events.
- Where
- Dehradun, India
- Why
- To preserve the history, growth, and collective memories of Welham Girls’ School.
- Location
- Dehradun, India
- Founded
- 1957
- Founder Principal
- Miss Grace Mary Linnell
- Original Vision
- Institution for girls' education
- Motto
- Artha shanti phala vidya (The aim of knowledge is to bring peace)
- Museum Opening
- July [Year not specified]