it was one of the first major institutions for learning in the city of greenville, first incorporated as greenville baptist female college in 1854, then became greenville female college in 1908, then finally becoming greenville women's college in 1912. after the depression, furman univerity assumed control. during its time, the college saw some of greenville's brightest early musicians, such as professors decamps and giuseppe ferrata, who is also featured in our archive. the campus was located on what is now "Heritage green".