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Janet Seeley
Janet Seeley (June 2, 1905 – December 20, 1987) was an American college professor. She was a member of the faculty at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, William Smith College from 1932 to 1971, and was director of the school's physical education department and dance program. A gymnasium on campus, and two scholarships, are named for Seeley. Early life and education Janet Seeley was born in Connecticut and raised in Rye, New York, the eldest daughter of Frank Earle Seeley and Mabel Martin Seeley. Philanthropist Frederick Townsend Martin and socialite Bradley Martin were her mother's uncles. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1927, and earned a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1932. At Bryn Mawr she was president of the school's athletic association, and a member of the school's field hockey team. She also trained as a dancer, at the Bennington School of Dance and the Elizabeth Duncan (dancer), Elizabeth Duncan School of Dance in Munich, and wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Townsend Martin
Frederick Townsend Martin (December 6, 1849 – March 8, 1914) was a New York City writer, advocate for the poor, and an acknowledged leader of society in New York. He was referred to as a "millionaire with a mission." Early life Martin was born in Albany, New York on December 6, 1849 to Henry Hull Martin (1809–1886) and Anna Townsend (1815–1866). His maternal grandfather was Solomon Townsend, a prominent merchant in Albany, and his siblings were Henry Townsend Martin (d. 1915), Bradley Martin (1841–1913), who married Cornelia Sherman, Howard Townsend Martin, and Alice Townsend. His niece, Bradley's daughter, Cornelia Martin (1877-1961), married William Craven, 4th Earl of Craven (1868–1921). He was educated at the Albany Boys Academy and graduated from the Albany Law School in 1872 and served as a colonel in the New York National Guard, as judge advocate. Career At the time of the election U.S. President Harrison, Martin said: It matters not one iota what political pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
