SettingsSmith College faculty
Albert Francis Blakeslee
Albert Francis Blakeslee (9 November 1874 – 16 November 1954) was an American botanist.
Albert Francis Blakeslee (9 November 1874 – 16 November 1954) was an American botanist.
Alfred Einstein
Alfred Einstein (December 30, 1880February 13, 1952) was a German-American musicologist and music editor.
Alfred Einstein (December 30, 1880February 13, 1952) was a German-American musicologist and music editor.
Alice Ambrose
Alice Ambrose Lazerowitz (November 25, 1906 – January 25, 2001) was an American philosopher, logician, and author.
Alice Ambrose Lazerowitz (November 25, 1906 – January 25, 2001) was an American philosopher, logician, and author.
Allen Weinstein
Allen Weinstein is an American historian, educator, and federal official who has served in several different offices.
Allen Weinstein is an American historian, educator, and federal official who has served in several different offices.
Alvin Etler
Alvin Derald Etler (February 19, 1913 - June 13, 1973) was an American composer and oboist.
Alvin Derald Etler (February 19, 1913 - June 13, 1973) was an American composer and oboist.
Amy Clampitt
Amy Clampitt (June 15, 1920 - September 10, 1994) was an American poet and author.
Amy Clampitt (June 15, 1920 - September 10, 1994) was an American poet and author.
Andrea Hairston
Andrea Hairston is an African-American science fiction and fantasy playwright and novelist.
Andrea Hairston is an African-American science fiction and fantasy playwright and novelist.
Andrew Zimbalist
Andrew S. Zimbalist (born October 16, 1947) is an American economist.
Andrew S. Zimbalist (born October 16, 1947) is an American economist.
Benjamin Kendall Emerson
Benjamin Kendall Emerson (December 20, 1843 – April 7, 1932) was an American geologist and author.
Benjamin Kendall Emerson (December 20, 1843 – April 7, 1932) was an American geologist and author.
Catherine Ann Cline
Catherine Ann Cline (1927-2005) was an American historian of contemporary Britain, and the former chair of the history department of the Catholic University of America.
Catherine Ann Cline (1927-2005) was an American historian of contemporary Britain, and the former chair of the history department of the Catholic University of America.
Chien-Shiung Wu
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist with expertise in the techniques of experimental physics and radioactivity.
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist with expertise in the techniques of experimental physics and radioactivity.
Cyrus H. Gordon
Cyrus Herzl Gordon (1908 - March 30, 2001), was an American scholar of Near Eastern cultures and ancient languages.
Cyrus Herzl Gordon (1908 - March 30, 2001), was an American scholar of Near Eastern cultures and ancient languages.
Cyrus Herzl Gordon
Cyrus Herzl Gordon (1908 - March 30, 2001), was an American scholar of Near Eastern cultures and ancient languages.
Cyrus Herzl Gordon (1908 - March 30, 2001), was an American scholar of Near Eastern cultures and ancient languages.
Daniel Aaron
Daniel Aaron is an American writer and academic who helped found the Library of America.
Daniel Aaron is an American writer and academic who helped found the Library of America.
David Newbury
David Newbury is the Gwendolen Carter professor of African studies at Smith College, Massachusetts.
David Newbury is the Gwendolen Carter professor of African studies at Smith College, Massachusetts.
Donna Robinson Divine
Donna Robinson Divine (born 1941) is Morningstar Family Professor in Jewish Studies and Professor of Government at Smith College.
Donna Robinson Divine (born 1941) is Morningstar Family Professor in Jewish Studies and Professor of Government at Smith College.
Eleanor Duckett
Eleanor Shipley Duckett was an English-born philologist and medieval historian who spent most of her career in the United States.
Eleanor Shipley Duckett was an English-born philologist and medieval historian who spent most of her career in the United States.
Eleanor Hadley
Eleanor Martha Hadley was an American academic, economist, and professor at Smith College and George Washington University.
Eleanor Martha Hadley was an American academic, economist, and professor at Smith College and George Washington University.
Eleanor Wilner
Eleanor Rand Wilner is an American poet, and editor.
Eleanor Rand Wilner is an American poet, and editor.
Elizabeth Alexander (poet)
Elizabeth Alexander is an American poet, essayist, playwright, and a university professor.
Elizabeth Alexander is an American poet, essayist, playwright, and a university professor.
Ellen Doré Watson
Ellen Doré Watson is an American poet, translator and teacher.
Ellen Doré Watson is an American poet, translator and teacher.
Elliot Offner
Elliot Melville Offner was an American sculptor and longtime professor of art at Smith College.
Elliot Melville Offner was an American sculptor and longtime professor of art at Smith College.
Emmett Reid Dunn
Emmett Reid Dunn (born on November 21, 1894 in Alexandria, Virginia; died February 13, 1956) was an American herpetologist noted for his work in Panama and for studies of salamanders in the East...
Emmett Reid Dunn (born on November 21, 1894 in Alexandria, Virginia; died February 13, 1956) was an American herpetologist noted for his work in Panama and for studies of salamanders in the East...
Ernst Wallfisch
Ernst Wallfisch was a prominent viola soloist, recording artist and pedagogue, primarily remembered along with his wife, pianist Lory Wallfisch, as partners of the Wallfisch Duo.
Ernst Wallfisch was a prominent viola soloist, recording artist and pedagogue, primarily remembered along with his wife, pianist Lory Wallfisch, as partners of the Wallfisch Duo.
Gladys Anslow
Gladys Amelia Anslow (May 22, 1892-March 31, 1969) was a physicist who spent her career at Smith College.
Gladys Amelia Anslow (May 22, 1892-March 31, 1969) was a physicist who spent her career at Smith College.
Guenter Lewy
Guenter Lewy (born 1923, Germany) is an author and political scientist who is a professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts.
Guenter Lewy (born 1923, Germany) is an author and political scientist who is a professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts.
Gwendolen M. Carter
Gwendolen Margaret Carter was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1906.
Gwendolen Margaret Carter was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1906.
Helen Krich Chinoy
Helen Krich Chinoy (September 25, 1922 – May 24, 2010) was an American theater historian who documented the roles of women in the Theater of the United States.
Helen Krich Chinoy (September 25, 1922 – May 24, 2010) was an American theater historian who documented the roles of women in the Theater of the United States.
Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz
Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz is the Sydenham Clark Parsons Professor of American Studies and History, emerita, at Smith College.
Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz is the Sydenham Clark Parsons Professor of American Studies and History, emerita, at Smith College.
Henry-Russell Hitchcock
Henry-Russell Hitchcock (1903-1987) was the leading American architectural historian of his generation.
Henry-Russell Hitchcock (1903-1987) was the leading American architectural historian of his generation.
Herman D. Stein
Herman D. Stein, DSW (August 13, 1917 – October 2, 2009) was Dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and University Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University in Cl...
Herman D. Stein, DSW (August 13, 1917 – October 2, 2009) was Dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and University Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University in Cl...
Ileana Streinu
Ileana Streinu is a Romanian-American computer scientist and mathematician, the Charles N. Clark Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Smith College in Massachusetts.
Ileana Streinu is a Romanian-American computer scientist and mathematician, the Charles N. Clark Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Smith College in Massachusetts.
J. Seelye Bixler
J. Seelye Bixler was the President of Colby College, Maine, United States, from 1942-1960.
J. Seelye Bixler was the President of Colby College, Maine, United States, from 1942-1960.
Janet Abu-Lughod
Janet L. Abu-Lughod, née Lippman (born 1928) is an American sociologist with major contributions to World-systems theory and Urban sociology.
Janet L. Abu-Lughod, née Lippman (born 1928) is an American sociologist with major contributions to World-systems theory and Urban sociology.
Jere Abbott
Jere Abbott (1897 – 1982) was the first associate director of the Museum of Modern Art.
Jere Abbott (1897 – 1982) was the first associate director of the Museum of Modern Art.
John Woods Duke
John Woods Duke (July 30, 1899-October 26, 1984), an American composer and pianist born in Cumberland, Maryland, became arguably best-known for his art songs.
John Woods Duke (July 30, 1899-October 26, 1984), an American composer and pianist born in Cumberland, Maryland, became arguably best-known for his art songs.
Joseph O'Rourke (professor)
Joseph O'Rourke is the Olin Professor of Computer Science at Smith College and the chair of the Smith computer science department.
Joseph O'Rourke is the Olin Professor of Computer Science at Smith College and the chair of the Smith computer science department.
Kate Sanborn
Katherine Abbott Sanborn (11 July 1839 - 9 July 1917) was an American author, teacher and lecturer.
Katherine Abbott Sanborn (11 July 1839 - 9 July 1917) was an American author, teacher and lecturer.
L. S. Stavrianos
Leften Stavros Stavrianos (1913 - March 23, 2004) was a Greek-Canadian historian.
Leften Stavros Stavrianos (1913 - March 23, 2004) was a Greek-Canadian historian.
Laura Scales
Laura Woolsey Lord Scales (November 13, 1879 – June 12, 1990) was an American educator and college dean.
Laura Woolsey Lord Scales (November 13, 1879 – June 12, 1990) was an American educator and college dean.
Leonard Baskin
Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was an American sculptor, book-illustrator, wood-engraver, printmaker, graphic artist, writer and teacher.
Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was an American sculptor, book-illustrator, wood-engraver, printmaker, graphic artist, writer and teacher.
Louis Fortis
Louis G. Fortis is an American economist; educator; and newspaper publisher-editor who served three terms as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee County.
Louis G. Fortis is an American economist; educator; and newspaper publisher-editor who served three terms as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee County.
Manfred Kridl
Manfred Kridl (1882–1957) was a Polish historian of literature.
Manfred Kridl (1882–1957) was a Polish historian of literature.
Margaret Storrs Grierson
Margaret Storrs Grierson (June 29, 1900–December 12, 1997), archivist and philosophy professor, was the founder and first director of the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College.
Margaret Storrs Grierson (June 29, 1900–December 12, 1997), archivist and philosophy professor, was the founder and first director of the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College.
Mary Ellen Chase
Mary Ellen Chase (24 February 1887 – 28 July 1973) was an American educator, teacher, scholar, and author.
Mary Ellen Chase (24 February 1887 – 28 July 1973) was an American educator, teacher, scholar, and author.
Merle Curti
Merle Curti (1897-1997) was a leading American historian.
Merle Curti (1897-1997) was a leading American historian.
Michael C. J. Putnam
Michael Courtney Jenkins Putnam (born September 20, 1933) is an American classicist specializing in Latin literature, but has also studied literature written in many other languages.
Michael Courtney Jenkins Putnam (born September 20, 1933) is an American classicist specializing in Latin literature, but has also studied literature written in many other languages.
Michael Gorra
Michael Gorra is an American professor of English and literature, currently serving as the Mary Augusta Jordan Professor of English Language & Literature at Smith College.
Michael Gorra is an American professor of English and literature, currently serving as the Mary Augusta Jordan Professor of English Language & Literature at Smith College.
Michael Klare
Michael T. Klare is a Five Colleges professor of Peace and World Security Studies, whose department is located at Hampshire College, defense correspondent of The Nation magazine, and author...
Michael T. Klare is a Five Colleges professor of Peace and World Security Studies, whose department is located at Hampshire College, defense correspondent of The Nation magazine, and author...
Morris Steggerda
Morris Steggerda (September 1, 1900 - March 15, 1950) was an American physical anthropologist.
Morris Steggerda (September 1, 1900 - March 15, 1950) was an American physical anthropologist.
Oliver Waterman Larkin
Oliver Waterman Larkin (August 17, 1896, Medford, Massachusetts – December 17, 1970) was an American art historian and educator.
Oliver Waterman Larkin (August 17, 1896, Medford, Massachusetts – December 17, 1970) was an American art historian and educator.
Oskar Seidlin
Oskar Seidlin (February 17, 1911 — December 11, 1984); German-born American literary scholar, poet, and writer of children’s stories.
Oskar Seidlin (February 17, 1911 — December 11, 1984); German-born American literary scholar, poet, and writer of children’s stories.
Ramón Eduardo Ruiz
Ramón Eduardo Ruiz (September 9, 1921-July 6, 2010) was an American historian of Mexico and Latin America.
Ramón Eduardo Ruiz (September 9, 1921-July 6, 2010) was an American historian of Mexico and Latin America.
Ray Allen Billington
Ray Allen Billington (September 28, 1903 – March 7, 1981) was an American historian.
Ray Allen Billington (September 28, 1903 – March 7, 1981) was an American historian.
Richard Wilbur
Richard Purdy Wilbur (born March 1, 1921) is an American poet and literary translator.
Richard Purdy Wilbur (born March 1, 1921) is an American poet and literary translator.
Rick Fantasia
Rick Fantasia is the Barbara Richmond 1940 Professor in the Social Sciences at Smith College in the United States and Director of its Kahn Liberal Arts Institute.
Rick Fantasia is the Barbara Richmond 1940 Professor in the Social Sciences at Smith College in the United States and Director of its Kahn Liberal Arts Institute.
Robert Baxter (critic)
Robert Baxter was an American performing-arts critic and academic who wrote theatre, opera, and classical music criticism for the Courier-Post for close to 30 years.
Robert Baxter was an American performing-arts critic and academic who wrote theatre, opera, and classical music criticism for the Courier-Post for close to 30 years.
Robert C. Schnitzer
Robert C. Schnitzer was an American actor, producer, educator, and theater administrator.
Robert C. Schnitzer was an American actor, producer, educator, and theater administrator.
Roger Sessions
Roger Huntington Sessions was an American composer, critic, and teacher of music.
Roger Huntington Sessions was an American composer, critic, and teacher of music.
Senda Berenson Abbott
Senda Berenson Abbott was a pioneer of women's basketball, authoring the first Basketball Guide for Women.
Senda Berenson Abbott was a pioneer of women's basketball, authoring the first Basketball Guide for Women.
Seymour Itzkoff
Seymour William Itzkoff (born 1928) is an American professor known for his research into intelligence.
Seymour William Itzkoff (born 1928) is an American professor known for his research into intelligence.
Sidney Bradshaw Fay
Sidney Bradshaw Fay was an American historian, revisionist historian, whose re-examination of the causes of World War I, The Origins of the World War remains a classic study.
Sidney Bradshaw Fay was an American historian, revisionist historian, whose re-examination of the causes of World War I, The Origins of the World War remains a classic study.
Sigrid Nunez
Sigrid Nunez (born 1951) is an American writer.
Sigrid Nunez (born 1951) is an American writer.
Stan Wagon
Stanley Wagon is a Canadian-American mathematician, a professor of mathematics at Macalester College in Minnesota.
Stanley Wagon is a Canadian-American mathematician, a professor of mathematics at Macalester College in Minnesota.
Stanley Elkins
Stanley M. Elkins is the Sydenham Clark Parsons Professor Emeritus of history at Smith College.
Stanley M. Elkins is the Sydenham Clark Parsons Professor Emeritus of history at Smith College.
Taitetsu Unno
Rev Taitetsu Unno is a scholar, lecturer, and author on the subject of Pure Land Buddhism.
Rev Taitetsu Unno is a scholar, lecturer, and author on the subject of Pure Land Buddhism.
Timothy Shortell
Timothy Shortell is an associate professor of sociology at the City University of New York, known for his vehement criticism of religion, especially Christianity, and of the administration of Pr...
Timothy Shortell is an associate professor of sociology at the City University of New York, known for his vehement criticism of religion, especially Christianity, and of the administration of Pr...
Viola Florence Barnes
Viola Florence Barnes (August 28, 1885-July 01, 1979) was an American historian and author, one of the most prominent female historians in the US in the first half of 20th century.
Viola Florence Barnes (August 28, 1885-July 01, 1979) was an American historian and author, one of the most prominent female historians in the US in the first half of 20th century.
Werner Josten
Werner Erich Josten (b. Elberfeld, Germany, June 12, 1885; d. New York, February 6, 1963) was a German-born composer of contemporary classical music.
Werner Erich Josten (b. Elberfeld, Germany, June 12, 1885; d. New York, February 6, 1963) was a German-born composer of contemporary classical music.
Whitney Cross
Whitney Rogers Cross (1913–1955), a mid-20th century historian, is still well-known in certain American academic circles as the author of The Burned-over District: The Social and Intellectual ...
Whitney Rogers Cross (1913–1955), a mid-20th century historian, is still well-known in certain American academic circles as the author of The Burned-over District: The Social and Intellectual ...
William Francis Ganong
William Francis Ganong, M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C., (19 February 1864 - 7 September 1941) was a Canadian botanist, historian and cartographer.
William Francis Ganong, M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C., (19 February 1864 - 7 September 1941) was a Canadian botanist, historian and cartographer.
William O. Aydelotte
William Osgood Aydelotte was an American historian focused on the British Parliament, a pioneer in applying the statistics to historical research.
William Osgood Aydelotte was an American historian focused on the British Parliament, a pioneer in applying the statistics to historical research.