Ellen Smith
"Constructive, always constructive, whether the methods she needed to use was big stick or love" ~ Personality of Ellen Smith
Ellen Smith was a faculty member at the University from 1877 to 1902. She was the first female professor on campus and an instructor at the Latin School, which was the University's preparatory school. She felt that the Classics, along with discipline and personal hygiene, helped childtren to develop into respectable adults. She was one not easily crossed, and therefore her ideals were, for the most part, upheld while she remained at the University.
"Personality of Ellen Smith, First Woman Professor, Dominated Early N.U." Sunday Journal and Star, (Lincoln, Nebraska) March 19, 1933.
"Smith Left Lasting Impact on Students, University," Nebraska Today, March 1, 2021
Portrait of Ellen Smith, undated
This is a print of Ellen Smith from the 1895 Sombrero.
This paper announces that the University of Nebraska will hold a memorial service to say one last goodbye to Ellen Smith.
This article describes the nature of Ellen Smith's death and goes on to highlight memorable aspects of her character.
This article describes Ellen Smith's memorial services as well as the passing of her estate under the administration of O. C. Bell.
This article in The Courier announces Ellen Smith's retirement. Her character is described and there are quotes of hers that are remembered by former students. The article says that her retirement was met with regret, as she had been such an asset to the school.
In 1945, Ellen Smith was commemorated through a skit that presented the history of Ellen Smith Hall. The article "Ellen Smith Hall Subject of Skit," 1945, along with the introduction and script for the skit honor Ellen Smith's career.