Anita Florence Hemmings | |
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| Born | June 8, 1872 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | 1960 (aged 87–88) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Vassar College |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Spouse |
Andrew Love (m. 1903) |
| Children | 3 |
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Anita Florence Hemmings (June 8, 1872 – 1960) was known as the first African American woman to graduate from Vassar College.[1] As she was of both African and European ancestry, she passed as white for socioeconomic benefits. After graduation, Hemmings became a librarian at the Boston Public Library.