Janet Huntington Brewster

Janet Huntington Brewster (September 18, 1910 December 18, 1998) was an American philanthropist, writer, radio broadcaster and relief worker during World War II in London. She was the wife of broadcaster Edward R. Murrow.

Janet H. Brewster
Born(1910-09-18)September 18, 1910
Middletown, Connecticut, US
DiedDecember 18, 1998(1998-12-18) (aged 88)
Needham, Massachusetts, US
Burial placeWorthington Center Cemetery, Worthington,
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, US
Alma materMount Holyoke College
Occupation(s)relief worker, philanthropist,
radio broadcaster and writer
Known for
  • Broadcasting for CBS on the British home front
  • Serving as a trustee of Mount Holyoke College from 1949 to 1959
Spouse
(m. 1935)
Children1
RelativesKingman Brewster Jr. (cousin)
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