Emma Howell Knight
Emma Howell Knight | |
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| Born | August 24, 1865 |
| Died | September 24, 1928 |
| Resting place | Greenhill Cemetary, Lamarie, Wyoming |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Education | University of Nebraska, University of Wyoming |
| Occupation | Dean of Women |
| Spouse | Wilbur Clinton Knight (married 1890–1903) |
| Children | Samuel Howell Knight, Wilburta Florence Knight, Everett Knight, Oliver Knight |
Emma Howell Knight (August 24, 1865 – September 24, 1928) was an American-Canadian academic and the University of Wyoming's first Dean of Women.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Emma Howell Knight began attending the University of Nebraska in 1890 at the age of 25. She temporarily paused her education after meeting her husband Wilbur Clinton Knight[3], moving to the Medicine Bow Mountains of Wyoming where her husband worked as a geologist.[4] She began attending the University of Washington to continue her education after his death in 1903 and earned a 2 year diploma in Domestic Studies,[5] whilst simultaneously working as the Albany County's superintendent of schools. She then became the University of Washington's Dean of Women in 1911 until her retirement in 1921.[3]
Legacy
[edit]The University of Wyoming dedicated a lecture hall "Knight Hall", in memory of the former Dean.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Emma Howell Knight | WyoHistory.org". www.wyohistory.org. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "Emma Howell Knight's legacy in education: Equals that of her husband and children". Albany County Historical Society. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ a b Thomas, Horace D. (1963-04-01). "Samuel Howell Knight". Rocky Mountain Geology. 2 (1): 1–6. ISSN 1555-7332.
- ^ Columnist, JUDY KNIGHT History (2021-10-10). "Emma Howell Knight's legacy in education". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ ahcadmin. "Emma Howell Knight". American Heritage Center (AHC) #AlwaysArchiving. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "University of Wyoming's Knight Hall Field Trip | WyoHistory.org". www.wyohistory.org. Retrieved 2024-12-22.