Helen Storrow
American philanthropist and Girl Scout leader (1864–1944)
Biography
Helen Osborne Storrow (September 22, 1864 – November 12, 1944) was an American philanthropist, early Girl Scout leader, and chair of the World Committee of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) for eight years. She founded the First National Girl Scout Leaders' Training in Long Pond, Massachusetts; headed the leaders' training camp at Foxlease, UK; and donated the first of the WAGGGS World centres, Our Chalet.
She was married to James J. Storrow, a banker, who was the second national president of the Boy Scouts of America.
Storrow provided a million dollars toward improvements of the Boston Embankment along the Charles River. The waterfront park was officially renamed the Storrow Memorial Embankment, but continues to be known as the Esplanade.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- James J. Storrow
- Children
- James Jackson Storrow
- Parents
- David Munson OsborneEliza Wright Osborne
- Siblings
- Thomas Mott Osborne
Quick answers about Helen Storrow
- How old was Helen Storrow?
- Helen Storrow died on November 12, 1944 at the age of 80.
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- Helen Storrow was born on September 22, 1864.
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- Helen Storrow was born in Auburn.
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- Helen Storrow's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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- Helen Storrow is a citizen of United States.
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- Helen Storrow is known as scout leader.
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- According to Wikidata, Helen Storrow's spouse is or was James J. Storrow.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Helen Storrow.
