Thompson, Louise - first female professor

17 May 1939: Dr. W.C. Keirstead requests an assistant for the Department of Philosophy and Education. Salary to start at $1,200 (SM5 175). 10 Oct 1939: President reports to Senate that Miss Louise Thompson was appointed "Assistant" to Professor Keirstead (SM5 177). 17 May 1944: After a leave-of-absence while Ms Thompson continued her education, Senate notes that "Dr. Louise Thompson [is to] be offered a temporary appointment to the chair of Philosophy and Education" (SM6 9). 10 Oct 1944: Dr. Thompson, presently Acting Head of Philosophy and Education, becomes full professor and "given the rank and salary... i.e. $2300.00 per annum plus cost of living bonus for the first year and the usual annual increases" (SM6 13).