Barbara M. White
Barbara McClure White (July 23, 1920 – December 30, 1984) was an ambassador and president of Mills College.
Barbara M. White | |
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| Born | July 23, 1920 |
| Died | December 30, 1984 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College |
| Known for | Presidency of Mills College |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Mills College |
Biography
White received her B.A. in history from Mount Holyoke College in 1941. White worked as a Foreign Service Officer, serving in Chile, Portugal, Spain, and Italy before becoming the deputy director of the United States Information Agency. In 1973, White became the first woman with ambassadorial rank in the United States delegation to the United Nations.[1]
As White said:
- "The basic purpose of a liberal arts education is to liberate the human being to exercise his or her potential to the fullest."[2]
After her retirement, Mills established the Barbara M. White Professor of Public Policy Chair.
References
- Burkhart, Ford (November 5, 1973). "Barbara McClure White Is 1st Woman Ambassador To UN From U.S.; Title Is Ms". Associated Press. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
- Simpson, James B. (September 8, 1976). "The World: Education: Educators & Participants". Bartelby.com. Christian Science Monitor. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Joseph Wert |
President of Mills College 1976–1980 |
Succeeded by Mary S. Metz |
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