Agnes Irwin (educator)

Agnes Irwin (December 30, 1841 – December 5, 1914) was an American educator, best known as the first dean of Radcliffe College (1894–1909). Prior to that, she served as the principal of the West Penn Square Seminary for Young Ladies in Philadelphia (later renamed as the Agnes Irwin School).

Agnes Irwin
Agnes Irwin, c. 1909
Born(1841-12-30)December 30, 1841
Washington, D.C.
DiedDecember 5, 1914(1914-12-05) (aged 72)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OccupationAmerican educator
Known forFirst dean of Radcliffe College (1894-1909)
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