Mary Annette Anderson

Location: Middlebury
Tag(s): Education
Historical Category: African-American History
Video Date: 01/26/17

Born in 1874, Mary Annette Anderson grew up in Shoreham and attended Middlebury College. She was the first black female member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated first in her class. The Anderson Freeman Center at Middlebury is named partially in her honor.

This Place in History is produced in partnership by Local 22 & Local 44 (www.mychamplainvalley.com) and the Vermont Historical Society.

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