Lida Lee Tall

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name = Lida Lee Tall


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birth_date = 1873
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death_date = 1942
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occupation = Principal, State Teachers College at Towson
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Lida Lee Tall (1873- 1942) was the sixth principal/president of State Teachers College at Towson (now Towson University).

Early life and education

Tall was Born in Maryland and educated in Baltimore's public schools, Dr. Tall earned her bachelor's degree at Columbia University and her doctorate at the University of Maryland.

Career

Dr. Tall guided the institution through its major transition into a 4-year college. In 1935, the MSNS changed its name to the Maryland State Teachers College and implemented a four-year course leading to a bachelor of science degree. Under Dr. Tall's leadership, the college continued to expand and improve its programs, receiving national recognition for the quality of its programs and faculty. Of special interest to Dr. Tall was attracting good students to Towson and enriching their lives. She was active in the development of social and educational events and programs, promoted student government and numerous clubs and established the first honor society.

External links

* [http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/archives/presidentsBios.cfm Presidential Biographies - Towson Archives]

s-ttl|title=Towson University president
years=Principal, 1920–1934
President, 1934–1938