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Susan Myra Kingsbury

1870-10-18 – 1949-11-28

Portrait of Susan Myra Kingsbury
Cropped image of Susan Myra Kingsbury from a group photograph of the 1931 prohibition advisory research committeeCredit: NEA Washington Bureau

Life & Legacy

Susan Myra Kingsbury (October 18, 1870 – November 28, 1949) was an American professor of economics and a pioneer of social research. Kingsbury helped to establish the American Association of Schools of Social Work, and served as vice president of the American Sociological Society and American Economic Association. During her time at Bryn Mawr College, Kingsbury established courses and opportunities for women in the industrial workforce.

Occupation & Career

teacher, sociologist, economist, editor, educator

Education

Stanford University; Columbia University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

The Records of the Virginia Company of London

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Bryn Mawr College · Vassar College

Notable Work

The Records of the Virginia Company of London

Education & Institutions

Columbia University · Stanford University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q58878984 — wikidata View source

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