Chronology of Doshisha

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Chronology of the Doshisha

  1875 Nov.29 Doshisha Eigakko (Academy) established with eight students and two teachers; Neesima and J.D.Davis
1876 Sep. The first two school buildings constructed on the Imadegawa campus
1883 Feb. School regulations of Doshisha established
Neesima named first chancellor
1884 Apr. Neesimafs second visit to Europe and the US
  Sep. Shoeikan, the first brick building on campus, constructed (designated as an important cultural property)
1886 June Doshisha Chapel constructed (designated as an important cultural property)
Yushukan 1887 Nov. Doshisha Hospital and Kyoto Training School for Nurses established
  Nov. The library (present Yushukan) opened (designated as an important cultural property)
1888 Nov. Charter of the Doshisha announced in major newspapers and magazines
1890 Jan.23 Neesima dies in Kanagawa Prefecture at the age of 46
  July Harris Scientific School constructed, funded by J.N. Harris (designated as an important cultural property)
    Sep. Harris Scientific School opened
1891 Sep. School of Politics and Law established
1892 June Comprehensive and specialized courses established at Doshisha GirlsfSchool
1894 Jan. Clark Memorial Hall established (designated as an important cultural property)
1896 Apr. Futsu Gakko (Regular School) renamed as Doshisha Koto Futsu Gakko (Doshisha Upper Regular School)
Doshisha Jinjo Chugakko (Doshisha Junior High School) established
  1897 June Demachi Kindergarten (later renamed as Doshisha Kindergarten) established
1904 Apr. Doshisha Seminary and Doshisha College established under the College Law
1907 Jan. Tasuku Harada named seventh chancellor
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