Mary Emma Woolley
11th President of Mount Holyoke College / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American politician, see Mary E. Woolley Chamberlain.
Mary Emma Woolley (July 13, 1863 – September 5, 1947) was an American educator, peace activist and women's suffrage supporter. She was the first female student to attend Brown University and served as the 10th President of Mount Holyoke College from 1900 to 1937.
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Mary Emma Woolley | |
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10th President of Mount Holyoke College | |
In office 1900–1937 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Storrs Mead |
Succeeded by | Roswell G. Ham |
Personal details | |
Born | (1863-07-13)July 13, 1863 South Norwalk, Connecticut |
Died | September 5, 1947(1947-09-05) (aged 84) |
Domestic partner | Jeannette Augustus Marks |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Profession | Professor |
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