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Susan Minns

American philanthropist, benefactor, and collector (1839-1938) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 98

Susan Minns was an American biologist, philanthropist, and collector. She was one of the first women to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She created a notable and extensive collection of art and literature relating Danse Macabre, a portion of which is now held by the University of Louvain.

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Awards

Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

About this person

Minns helped establish the Marine Biological Laboratory and donated generously to numerous scientists, institutions and to her home state of Massachusetts.

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Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1839 to 1938 · aged 98