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:*In the year 1905 the Philander Smith Institute of Mussoorie, founded (in 1884<ref>
[http://archive.org/stream/theearlyschools00cummuoft#page/431/mode/1up Page 431] ''The Early Schools of Methodism'' by A.W. Cummings 1886 Archive.org</ref>) by a Mrs. Smith, widow of Mr. Philander Smith of Illinois was moved to [[Naini Tal]] and “amalgamated” with the Oak Opening Boys’ High School and the result was the Philander Smith College<ref> [http://www.birlavidyamandir.com/history.asp Birla Vidyamandir School: History] </ref>.
For more information about schools, including additional schools, refer ''The Guide to Mussoorie'' in 'Historical books online' below.
== Useful Sources ==
===Historical books online===
*[http://www.archive.org/stream/landfiveriversa01rossgoog#page/n269/mode/2up A description of Masuri and Landaur], ''The Land of the Five Rivers and Sindh: Sketches Historical and Descriptive'', page 260 by David Ross 1883 Archive.org
*[http://people.virginia.edu/~pm9k/woodstock/writings/GuideToMussoorie1908Selected.pdf Extracts from ''Guide to Mussourie'', 1908] "Compiled from various sources for F Bodycot, Mafasilite Printing Works, Mussoorie". 54 page pdf. Original book at least 150 pages. Note this pdf may be slow to load
**Information about schools may be found on pages 47-52 of the pdf.
**[http://people.virginia.edu/~pm9k/woodstock/writings/guideToMussoorie1908Notes.html Notes on the ''Guide to Mussoorie''] by Philip McEldowney
*[http://archive.org/stream/handbooktravelle00john#page/n461/mode/2up "Map of Mussooree and Landaur"], between pages 280 and 281, ''A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon'' published by John Murray, London Eighth Edition 1911 Archive.org.
*[http://books.google.com.au/books?id=raQEAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA406 "Extract of a Report on the Medicinal Garden at Mussoorea, addressed to the Honorable Sir C. Metcalfe, Bart, in charge of the Honorable Company's Botanic Garden, Calcutta"] by J. F. Royle, Esq. ''Transactions of the Medical and Physical Society of Calcutta Volume 4 1829'', page 406
