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Augusta Lawrence
 
Augusta Lawrence was a teacher of English from 1894-1937, resigning to become library assistant in the Texas Room.  She also conducted a popular Bible Sunday School, and helped organize the campus YMCA.

Lawrence House is named in her honor.

Her older sister, Ida (d. 1934), was a popular history teacher.

 
 
 
 
Born:
August 5, 1867
Smith County, TX
 
Died:
September 5, 1952
Tyler, TX
 
Burial:
Unknown