Marsh, Margaret Alexander

Marsh was born Margaret Charlotte Alexander on Aug. 22, 1893 to George and Emily Carter Alexander. She graduated from Smith (A.B., 1914; M.A., 1916). From 1916-1924 Marsh worked as the Executive Secretary of the American Association for International Conciliation. In addition she worked as a specialist on American investments in Mexico for the Federal Council of Churches. She studied at the London School of Economics (1920-1921). Marsh joined Smith College in the Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology in 1929 and retired from it in 1959. Her research focus was international relations, particularly the social and economic consequences of 20th century imperialism. Most of her work dealt with Central and South America, but she also did research in Russia, Japan, China and Africa. She married Allison Wilson Marsh on Aug. 6, 1924, who was a professor of physical education at Amherst College from 1917-1958. Marsh died Dec. 10, 1984 in Amherst, Mass.

From the description of Margaret Alexander Marsh papers, 1911-1984. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 52253793

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