Microbiologist, cancer researcher. Born November 15, 1920 in Ithaca, New York to Joseph W. Gavett Jr. and Helen Whitton Gavett. Non-graduating member of Mount Holyoke College class of 1943. Married Richard O. Hancock and had two children. Spent sixteen years at home with her children and then went back to work at a cancer center as a data manager for the study of new drugs. Served two terms on the Board of Deacons of her local church; member of the League of Women Voters and the Oratorio Society.
From the description of Papers, 1939-1956 1939-1942. (Lewis & Clark Library). WorldCat record id: 42947493
Elizabeth (Betty) Gavett was born on November 15, 1920 in Ithaca, New York. Her parents were Joseph W. Gavett Jr., a professor of engineering at Cornell University, and Helen Whitton Gavett. Elizabeth attended Monroe High School in Rochester, New York and then attended Mount Holyoke College, as a member of the class of 1943, until the end of her junior year. When her father became ill, she transferred to the University of Rochester for her senior year and graduated with a degree in Biology. Following her graduation, she conducted research in microbiology and worked as the executive director of the local multiple sclerosis chapter. She spent summers helping to run her family's resort in the Adirondacks. In October of 1956, she was married to Richard O. Hancock. They had two children. She spent sixteen years at home with her children and then went back to work at a cancer center as a data manager for the study of new anti-cancer drugs. She has done volunteer work for her church, serving two terms on the Board of Deacons and teaching Sunday school. She was a member of the League of Women Voters as a chair of the Natural Resources Committee and sang in the Oratorio Society. She has also helped in various groups related to her children's activities. Her other interests include Bible study, stamp collecting, computers, and environmental issues.
From the guide to the Elizabeth Gavett Hancock papers MS 0705., 1939-1956, 1939-1942, (Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections)
