Slowe, Lucy Diggs, 1885-1937

Dean of women, Howard University, 1922-1937; previously a teacher and principal in Washington, D.C. public schools.

From the description of Lucy Diggs Slowe papers, 1919-1943. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 742052856

• 1883 July 4: Born in Berryville, Virginia, Youngest child of Henry.
• 1899: Slowe and Fannie Potter Slowe. Mother died and she was taken in by her aunt, Martha Price.
• 1904: Graduated from Baltimore Colored High School, Baltimore, Maryland. Entered Howard University, first girl from Baltimore Colored High School to enter and first to receive a scholarship.
• 1908: Received her A B. degree from Howard University, Washington, D.C.
• 1908 - 15 : Taught English in Baltimore Colored High School, Baltimore, Maryland.
• 1915: Received her M.A. degree from Columbia University.
• 1915 - 19 : Appointed teacher of English at Armstrong High School, Washington, D.C.
• 1919 - 22 : Organized and became first principal of Shaw Junior High School, first Junior High School for Negroes in Washington, D.C.
• 1922 - 37 : First Dean of Women, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
• 1937 October 21: Died in Washington, D.C.

From the guide to the Lucy D. Slowe Papers, Bulk, 1922-1937, 1919-1943, (Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University)