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Sarah Elizabeth Doyle

1830 – 1922

American educator and educational reformer

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About Sarah Elizabeth Doyle

Lived 1830 – 1922 (aged 92). Sarah Elizabeth Doyle was an American educator.

Sarah Elizabeth Doyle (March 22, 1830 – December 21, 1922)

Rhode Island School of Design Doyle was a charter member of the corporation of the Rhode Island School of Design and served as secretary from 1877 to 1899.

Other achievements Doyle served as the Girls' Principal at Providence High School from 1878 until her retirement in 1892. She was active in a number of Rhode Island organizations, including the Rhode Island Women's Club, which she founded in 1876, the Providence Athenaeum, the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction. In 1898, Providence mayor William C. Baker named Doyle as secretary of a commission of five members to investigate the management of public schools.

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Important facts

Born
22 March 1830, Providence
Birth century
19th century
Died
21 December 1922
Occupation
Educator
Nationality
United States
Education
Pembroke College in Brown University
Awards
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sarah Elizabeth Doyle?

American educator and educational reformer

When was Sarah Elizabeth Doyle born?

Sarah Elizabeth Doyle was born on 22 March 1830 in Providence.

When did Sarah Elizabeth Doyle die?

Sarah Elizabeth Doyle died on 21 December 1922.

What was Sarah Elizabeth Doyle's occupation?

Sarah Elizabeth Doyle was an educator.

What nationality was Sarah Elizabeth Doyle?

Sarah Elizabeth Doyle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sarah Elizabeth Doyle

· Wikidata: Q16929566

· DBpedia: Sarah Elizabeth Doyle

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