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Elizabeth Watson Russell Lord

1819-04-28 – 1908-05-24

Portrait of Elizabeth Watson Russell Lord
A woman of the centuryCredit: Internet Archive identifier: womanofcenturyfo00will

Life & Legacy

Elizabeth Watson Russell Lord (April 28, 1819 – May 24, 1908) was an American educator and philanthropist from the U.S. state of Ohio.
For two years, she was superintendent of the state institution for the blind at Batavia. She received her master's degree from Oberlin College in 1901; and served there as Assistant Principal, Women's Department, 1884–94, as well as Assistant Dean, Women's Department, 1894–1900. She was the Chief Donor of the school's Lord Cottage.

Occupation & Career

educator, philanthropist

Education

Oberlin College

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Oberlin College

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q28114733 — wikidata View source

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