Mount Holyoke College - Llamarada Yearbook (South Hadley, MA)

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me usznmnnmm Helen French Gulliver Julia E. Ward Elizabeth Blanchard

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me asznmnnnnn Helen French Gulliver Among those who made the history of Mount Holyoke between 1860 and l890 and put their stamp on its traditions, there is no name more loved and honored than that of Helen French Gulliverf' She taught at Mount Holyoke for ten years, was made principal in l867, and though illness obliged her to give up this position in l872, she kept up her helpful interest in the college until her death in I9l0. Julia E. Ward ' Miss Julia E. Ward was principal of the' Seminary from 1872-1883. During her administration, Williston Hall and the Observatory were built and the grounds were greatly enlarged by the acquisition of Goodnow Park. Modern languages were introduced into the prescribed courses, and other important changes in the curriculum were made. l 'Q Elizabeth Blanchard Miss Elizabeth Blanchard and Miss Anna Edwards were associate principals of Mount Holyoke Seminary during the years l872-1883. ln l883 Miss Blanchard was made principal and from I888-1889 she served as acting president of Mount Holyoke Seminary and College. She was the first teacher in History of Art in the Seminary. During her administration the college charter was granted. - I0

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Zee nsznmnnmsn ng y Mary A. Brigham , Miss Brigham was a well-beloved teacher at Mount Holyoke Seminary during the years I855-l858. After a long, successful principalship at Brooklyn Heights Seminary, she was appointed president of Mount Holyoke College, l889. Her appoint- ment as president of the college was followed by her untimely death, a few weeks before the time of entering upon her active duties. Mary Brigham Hall, which was the gift of the New York Alumnae, became her memorial. Louise Frances Cowles In 1889 occurred the death of Miss Brigham. In the trying period before a new president could be chosen, Miss Louise Frances Cowles, who had for years been an inspiring teacher, filled the position of acting president. Elizabeth Storrs Mead Mrs. Elizabeth Mead was called in l890 to the presidency of Mount Holyoke Seminary and College. Among the important changes which occurred in the student organization during her administration were the abolishment of the self-reporting system and later the introduction of student government. Her prompt and decisive action at the time of the fire in IS96 will never be forgotten. Mrs. Mead resigned the presidency of Mount Holyoke College in l900 after ten years of eflicient leadership and construc- tive administration. I2