Elizabeth Blanchard (educator)
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Elizabeth Blanchard (1834 - 1891) was an American educator who was the first President of Mount Holyoke College.
Blanchard graduated from Mount Holyoke in 1858, and taught there for twelve years before becoming the Associate Principal from 1872-1883. She served as Principal from 1883-1888.
When Mount Holyoke Seminary received its collegiate charter and became Mount Holyoke College, she served as Acting President from 1888-1889.