In Memoriam
In Memoriam
The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute remembers all of our alumnae who have passed away in 2022. Photo of Carolyn Elsa Robbert Davis Carolyn Elsa Robbert Davis (1921-2022) Carolyn Elsa Robbert Davis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Albert August... In Memoriam
Alice Rose “Pi” George was raised in Silver Creek and Monticello, Virginia. She studied art and English literature at Newcomb College and the University of London. After completing her studies, she moved to New York City, where she remained for 55 years. George... In Memoriam
Monica Fried was born in Panama City, Panama to Dr. George Yates and Audrey Derienbecker. She graduated from Newcomb College with her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and received a master’s degree in counseling from Tulane University. After graduation, Fried... In Memoriam
Louise Belle Prosser was born in Alexandria, LA to Frank Harris Peterman and Julia O’Shee Peterman. She attended St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame University and graduated from Newcomb College with a degree in English. Prosser also received her Master of Library... In Memoriam
Alumnae Obituaries By Maya Schioppo The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute remembers all of our alumnae who have passed away over the last year. Shirley Anne Grau (1929-2020) Shirley Anne Grau graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Newcomb in 1950 with a... In Memoriam
Barbara Ferguson Ginsberg By Michael P. Kuczynski Barbara Ferguson Ginsberg (NC ’51), a dedicated alumna of Newcomb College and a generous supporter of both the college and Tulane University, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was 89... We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkNoPrivacy policy 