Herbert Davis
Encyclopedia
Herbert Davis was the fourth official president of Smith College
, serving from 1940 to 1949, succeeding acting president Elizabeth Cutter Morrow
. During World War II
, he presided over the creation of America's first Officers' Training Unit of the Women's Reserve (also known as WAVES).
Smith College
Smith College is a private, independent women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is the largest member of the Seven Sisters...
, serving from 1940 to 1949, succeeding acting president Elizabeth Cutter Morrow
Elizabeth Cutter Morrow
Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, born Elizabeth Reeve Cutter was an American poet in the early 20th century, and became the first female head of Smith College, acting as college president from 1939 to 1940 . She was the wife of U.S...
. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he presided over the creation of America's first Officers' Training Unit of the Women's Reserve (also known as WAVES).