Elizabeth Storrs Mead | |
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10th President of Mount Holyoke College |
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In office 1890–1900 |
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Preceded by | Louisa F. Cowles |
Succeeded by | Mary Emma Woolley |
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Born | 1832 |
Died | 1917 |
Alma mater | Ipswich Female Seminary |
Profession | Professor |
Elizabeth Storrs Mead (May 21, 1832 - March 25, 1917) was an American educator who was the 10th President of Mount Holyoke College from 1890 - 1900. She taught at Oberlin College before becoming President. She was the mother of influential social psychologist George Herbert Mead.