Lillian Ward McDaniel | |
|---|---|
| President of theNational Association of University Women | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Hilda A. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Portia C. Bullock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lillian Ward (1902-02-04)February 4, 1902 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 1981(1981-01-29) (aged 78) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Leonard McDaniel |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Educator, activist |
Lillian Ward McDaniel (February 4, 1902 – January 29, 1981) was an American educator who served as president of theNational Association of University Women.
Lillian Ward was born on February 4, 1902, inRichmond, Virginia. She graduated fromArmstrong High School, received a bachelor's degree atVirginia Union University, and received a master's degree in child development fromColumbia University.[1][2]
In 1923, she began working as a teacher at Dunbar Elementary School, a segregated public school in Richmond. She later taught at Blackwell Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. She retired from teaching in 1970.[3]
McDaniel was active in various causes, including education, civil rights, and religion. She was the president of the Women's Fellowship Bible Class program in Richmond, and served as an officer with the National Council of Negro Women.[1] McDaniel was active in the Virginia Teachers Association, including serving as a district president and member of the organization's executive council.[3][2] She also served as an appointed member of the Virginia Educational Advisory Board.[3]
From March 27 to April 2, 1960, McDaniel was a delegate to theWhite House Conference on Children and Youth.[1]
McDaniel was an active member of the National Association of College Women (now known as the National Association of University Women), including serving as the organization's first vice president[4] and later as its president from 1961 to 1965.[1][5][6] In the role, McDaniel was an advocate for women's educational and vocational opportunities, includingaffirmative action programs.[7]
In 1969, McDaniel served as chairperson of the National Association of University Women's national convention.[3][8]
McDaniel died on January 29, 1981, at the age of 78.[9]
In 2002, McDaniel was posthumously inducted as aVirginia Women in History honoree.[1][9]
McDaniel is the namesake of the National Association of University Women's Lillian Ward McDaniel Scholarship.[10]