Ward, George Washington, 1867 - 1932
Biography
Unlike his predecessors, George Washington Ward was a product of Maryland education, attending a one room school in Daisy, Maryland. He received his B.A. and Masters from Western Maryland College and his Ph. D. from Johns Hopkins University. In 1905, Ward was appointed Principal of MSNS. He served for 4 years and then resigned to engage in the brokerage business. Important developments during his tenure were broadening of the teacher training program, establishment of a departmental structure for the faculty, and the hiring of a librarian to organize and expand the library.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bound volume of correspondence from Elijah B. Prettyman (bulk), George W. Ward, and Sarah E. Richmond, 1900-1910
Contains correspondence from Elijah Barrett Prettyman, George Washington Ward, and Sarah Elizabeth Richmond
George Washington Ward records
George Washington Ward was the principal of the Maryland State Normal School from 1905 to 1909. These records are composed of correspondence and memoranda from Ward, and biographies written about Ward by archives staff.