French, Mildred P., 1891-

Mildred Pearl French was born 6 December 1891 in La Grande, Oregon. She attended the Pratt Institute (1915, B.S.) and the University of Idaho before receiving her graduate degree at Columbia University (1925, A.M.). French was employed in various positions at Kansas State College, University of Indiana, and Columbia University before her appointment as Dean of Women and Dean of the School of Home Economics at the University of Connecticut in 1928. Upon her retirement in 1953, Miss French moved to Cheney, Washington, where she continued to be active in community.

From the description of Mildred P. French papers, 1930-1968. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 122257663