Mary A. Brigham
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Mary Ann Brigham (6 December 1829 – 29 June 1889) was an American educator who, after teaching for a few years, was elected President of Mount Holyoke College in 1889, but died in a railway accident before she could take up her appointment."[1]
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Mary Ann Brigham | |
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President Elect of Mount Holyoke College | |
In office 1889–1889 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Blanchard |
Succeeded by | Louisa F. Cowles |
Personal details | |
Born | December 6 1829 (1829-12-06) Westborough, Massachusetts |
Died | June 29, 1889(1889-06-29) (aged 59) New Haven, Connecticut |
Spouse | never married |
Alma mater | Mount Holyoke Female Seminary |
Profession | Professor |
Website | Mt. Holyoke College Archives |
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