Pacific University first female graduate Harriet Hoover Killin
Title
Pacific University first female graduate Harriet Hoover Killin
Description
Harriet Hoover Killin was the first woman to graduate from Pacific University in 1869. The photo in this exhibit is one that was taken in 1937 when she was 88. It is believed that she is some how related to Herbert Hoover, because they both have family ties in Oregon.
Something important to note, is during graduation, classes were so small, every person was expected to give a speech. She was not allowed because she was a woman. Harriet Hoover Killin brought in a new wave to Pacific, and started the trend for all the rest of the woman after her.
Something important to note, is during graduation, classes were so small, every person was expected to give a speech. She was not allowed because she was a woman. Harriet Hoover Killin brought in a new wave to Pacific, and started the trend for all the rest of the woman after her.
Identifier
WCMpic_000791
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Source
Five Oaks Museum
License
Courtesy of Washington County Museum. Please contact the museum regarding permission to reuse this image.
Type
Still Image