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Know Your History - Mary McHenry, class of 1954

In celebration of Black History Month, #KnowYourHistory celebrates Mary McHenry (class of 1954), a beloved professor and instrumental faculty member, who is credited with bringing the study of African American literature to Mount Holyoke. She also helped establish the African American Studies department. Visit the Archives to learn more about McHenry!

A Black woman with glasses and shoulder length hair sits at a table covered with books and papers.