Helen Gertrude Russell

Background

Russell, Helen Gertrude was born on September 28, 1901 in Gorham, Maine, United States. Daughter of Walter Earle and Winifred (Stone) Russell.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Wellesley College, 1921. A.M., Columbia, 1924. Doctor of Philosophy, Radcliffe College, 1932.

Career

Teacher high school, Mount Holly, New Jersey, 1921-1923, Horace Mann School for Girls, New York City, 1923-1927. Instructor mathematics Wellesley College, 1928-1929, 32-36, assistant professor, 1936-1945, associate professor, 1945-1951, professor, 1951-1968, also Helen Day Gould professor mathematics.

Politics

Pacifists should be honored because they do not allow us to become complacent about war and violence.

Views

The strong feature of Methodism is that prayers are not only led by an ordained minister, but often by a local preacher - a lay person who has been trained and authorized to lead worship and preach.

Membership

Member American Mathematics Society, American Association Mathematics, Association Teachers Mathematics in N.E., Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Father:

Walter Earle Russell

Mother:

Winifred (Stone) Russell