Helen Metcalf Danforth
American university president / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helen Metcalf Danforth (1887–1984; née Helen Pierce Metcalf) was an American university president. From 1931 to 1947, she served as the President of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Quick Facts 8th President of the Rhode Island School of Design, Preceded by ...
Helen Metcalf Danforth | |
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8th President of the Rhode Island School of Design | |
In office 1931–1947 | |
Preceded by | Eliza Greene Metcalf Radeke |
Succeeded by | Max W. Sullivan |
Personal details | |
Born | Helen Pierce Metcalf (1887-09-03)September 3, 1887 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | October 18, 1984(1984-10-18) (aged 97) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
Spouse | Murray Snell Danforth (m. 1916–1943; death) |
Relations | Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf (grandmother), Eliza Greene Metcalf Radeke (aunt), Jesse H. Metcalf (uncle) |
Children | 3 |
Education | St. Timothy's School |
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