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1865 - 1919Kate Upson Clark

Clark was an active and influential member of Alumnae Association for over 50 years. She was the founder of the New York Wheaton Club in 1885, Wheaton’s first regional alumnae club; a Trustee from 1906-1935; and the recipient of Wheaton’s… Read More »

1906 - 1934Ida Josephine Everett

Ida Josephine Everett taught English and psychology from 1906 to 1913 and English literature from 1912 to 1928. She was the first dean of the College from 1912 to 1921. A native of Walpole, she graduated from Mount Holyoke College,… Read More »

1909 - 1946Sarah Belle Young, Honorary Degree Recipient

Sarah Belle Young, professor of English, registrar and secretary to the faculty from 1909 to 1946, is awarded an honorary degree. Miss Young experienced many changes at Wheaton, having arrived in the days of the Seminary and its many restrictions.… Read More »

1918Catherine Filene Shouse

Catherine Filene Shouse was a member of the class of 1918. Daughter of Lincoln and Theresa Filene, Catherine organized the first Intercollegiate Vocational Conference for Women at Wheaton in 1917, while still a junior. Vocational conferences were held at Wheaton… Read More »

1922Emily S. Hartwell, Honorary Degree Recipient

Emily Stearns Hartwell, Missionary, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.

1923Calvin Coolidge Speaks at Commencement

Calvin Coolidge, Vice President (and later President) of the United States, speaks at Commencement.

1924Corinne Roosevelt Robinson Speaks at Commencement

Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, sister of Teddy Roosevelt, speaks at Commencement.

1928Cornelia James Cannon Speaks at Commencement

Cornelia James Cannon speaks at commencement and is awarded an honorary degree.

1928Kathryn Newell Adams, Honorary Degree Recipient

Kathryn Newell Adams, president of Constantinople Woman’s College, is awarded an honorary degree.

1931 - 1989Dr. Ernest John Knapton

Member of the history department from 1931 to 1969, and Professor Emeritus from 1969 to 1989, Dr. Knapton was educated at the University of British Columbia, Oxford University (where he was a Rhodes Scholar) and Harvard University.

1934Dr. Mary E. Woolley, Honorary Degree Recipient

Dr. Mary E. Woolley, President of Mount Holyoke College, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.

1938Dr. Helen Wieand Cole Speaks at Commencement

Dr. Helen Wieand Cole, widow of Samuel Valentine Cole, speaks at Commencement.

1941Walter Oscar McIntire Speaks at Commencement

“Dr. Mac,” Walter Oscar McIntire was a professor of philosophy and education from 1914 to 1941. A beloved teacher, students knew him as gentle, dedicated, serious and approachable. He performed marriage ceremonies for many alumnae, usually in Cole Memorial Chapel.… Read More »

1941 - 2003Holcombe Austin

Holcombe Austin was a Professor of Philosophy from 1941 to 1972 (emeritus, 1972-2003).

1944Grace B. Park, Honorary Degree Recipient

Grace B. Park, wife of Wheaton president, J. Edgar Park, is awarded an honorary degree.

1950Amy Loveman, Honorary Degree Recipient

Amy Loveman, author, editor, and critic, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.

1950Bernice Brown Cronkhite, Honorary Degree Recipient

Bernice Brown Cronkhite, Dean of Radcliffe Graduate School, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.

1951Dr. Katharine E. McBride Speaks at Commencement

Dr. Katharine E. McBride, president of Bryn Mawr College, speaks at commencement and is awarded an honorary degree.

1952Mabel Newcomer, Honorary Degree Recipient

Mabel Newcomer, Vassar Professor of Economics, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.

1952Dr. Martha May Eliot, Honorary Degree Recipient

Dr. Martha May Eliot, Head of Harvard Department of Maternal & Child Health, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.

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