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Mar 29, 2024 · Lou Henry Hoover, 1874–1944 | Hoover Institution. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Stanford Libraries, and the Hoover Institution Library & Archives are pleased to present this celebration of the incredible 150 year legacy of the extraordinary Lou Henry Hoover.
Dec 16, 2009 · Lou Hoover (1874-1944) was an American first lady (1929-1933) and the wife of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States. ... Although Lou Henry’s love of the outdoors made her ...
Lou Henry Hoover served as First Lady from 1929 to 1933 as the wife of the 31st President, Herbert Hoover. An avid Chinese linguist and geology scholar, she was also the first First Lady to make ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Lou Hoover was an American first lady (1929–33), the wife of Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States. A philanthropist who was active in wartime relief, she was also the first president’s wife to deliver a speech on radio. Daughter of Charles Henry, a banker, and Florence Weed Henry,
Mar 8, 2019 · A fine book, a good painting, a lovely concert, a good speech, a rare geological specimen, a research project always held her attention. [Stanford President Ray Wilbur at Lou Henry Hoover’s memorial service, 1944] After her death, it came to light just how focused on the needs of others Lou Henry Hoover had been throughout her entire life.
Lou Henry Hoover, humanitarian, Girl Scout leader, and First Lady of the United States, was born in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1874. She spent the first decade of her life in Iowa, where she developed a deep appreciation for outdoor life and camping. She moved with her family to California in 1885, where she continued her exploration of nature.
Mar 29, 2004 · Lou Henry Hoover: The 150 Year Legacy. A Stanford-wide celebration of an extraordinary alumna. The year 2024 marks the sesquicentennial birthday of Lou Henry Hoover (1874–1944). A remarkable person and independent woman ahead of her time, she brought her intellect and hardworking spirit to all her many roles in life – from scientist to ...
