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Blanche Hinman Dow

Summary

Blanche Hinman Dow (February 9, 1894 — 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]

Blanche Hinman Dow
Born(1894-02-09)February 9, 1894
Louisiana, Missouri
Died(1973-05-25)May 25, 1973
Known forPresident of the American Association of University Women, President of Cottey College
Academic background
Education
Alma materColumbia University
Academic work
DisciplineFrench

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]

Legacy edit

The Dow International Scholarship Fund at Cottey College was established in 1973 in memory of Dow and provides funding for international students.[3]

Works edit

  • The Changing Attitude Toward Women in Fifteenth‐Century French Literature (1936)[1]
  • Meditations for Women (1949)[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "BLANCHE DOW, LED UNIVERSITY WOMEN". NY Times. May 26, 1973. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ Christensen, Lawrence O.; Foley, William E.; Kremer, Gary (October 31, 1999). Dictionary of Missouri Biography. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 9780826260161 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "CCAA Projects". Cottey College. Retrieved May 4, 2020.