Louisa Gregory | |
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| Born | Louisa Catherine Allen December 9, 1848 Scott County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1920 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Illinois State Normal University |
| Occupation | educator |
| Employer | Illinois Industrial University (1874–1880) |
| Known for | domestic science |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
Louisa Catherine Gregory (née Allen; December 9, 1848 – May 1, 1920), was a pioneer in the field of domestic science. She was born in 1848 in Scott County, Kentucky, and graduated from Decatur High School. She continued her pursuit of education, attending Illinois State Normal University. In 1874 Louisa Allen became a faculty member at Illinois Industrial University, as a pioneer member of the School of Domestic Science and Art.[1][2] In June 1880, she resigned as a professor at the University of Illinois after marrying Regent John Milton Gregory on June 18, 1879.[1][3][4] He died in 1898.[5]
- ^ a b Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Industrial University. Illinois Industrial University. Dec 31, 1881.
- ^ Course Catalog- 1875-1876. University of Illinois Archives: University of Illinois. 1875.
- ^ "Louisa Catherine Allen Gregory". Find a Grave. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "President Gregory's Captive". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. 1879-06-18. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Dr. J. M. Gregory". The Champaign County News. Champaign, IL. p. 1. Retrieved 2021-08-07 – via Newspapers.com.
