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

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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

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me usznmnnmm Helen French Gulliver Julia E. Ward Elizabeth Blanchard

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356 EIZHNRRRDH -Q25 Mary E. Brigham Louise Frances Cowles N w Elizabeth Storrs Mead