Bio – Jenkins, Mary Edna

Murmurmontis 1951

Born: March 5, 1881

Died: November 10, 1973 (Petroleum, Preston County, WV)


Education

  • West Virginia Conference Seminary 1902

Where they Lived: Petroleum, WV


Years Served on Board of Trustees: 1943-1956

Special Positions: Trustee Emeritus 1957-1973


Committees:

  • Alumni Relations 1947-1954
  • Buildings and Grounds 1950-1956; As Trustee Emeritus 1957; 1959-1960
  • History and Archives 1942-1947
  • Library 1954-1956
  • Public Relations 1942-1947

Notes:E

  • Generous benefactor to campus and students alike
    • Edna Jenkins Home Economics Cottage (1942)
    • Moeller Organ (1949)
    • Steinway Concert Grand Piano (1950)
    • Many scholarships through the years to help give student opportunities
  • Jenkins Hall named in her honor
  • Alumni Award, 1950

Sources:

  • Catalog: 1943 through 1973-1974

Murmurmontis (Dedicated to her in 1951)