Blanche Hinman Dow | |
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| Born | February 9, 1894 |
| Died | May 25, 1973 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | President of the American Association of University Women, President of Cottey College |
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| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | French |
Blanche Hinman Dow (February 9, 1894, Louisiana, Missouri-May 25, 1973) was President of the American Association of University Women (1963-1967) and was President of Cottey College, retiring in 1965 after serving for 16 years.[1]
Dow graduated from Smith College in 1913, continuing her education at Columbia University earning a master's degree and doctorate in French.[2] She went on to serve on the White House Commission on International Cooperation, the National Citizens Committee on Community Relations, and the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped.[1]
Works
Legacy
The Dow International Scholarship Fund at Cottey College was established in 1973 in memory of Dow and provides funding for international students.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "BLANCHE DOW, LED UNIVERSITY WOMEN". NY Times. May 26, 1973. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ↑ Christensen, Lawrence O.; Foley, William E.; Kremer, Gary (October 31, 1999). Dictionary of Missouri Biography. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 9780826260161 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "CCAA Projects". Cottey College. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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