Who was Miss Annie?

Born in 1856, the niece of Thomas S. Clarkson was affectionately known by all as "Miss Annie." Along with her three aunts, Elizabeth, Lavinia and Frederica, Miss Annie Clarkson helped found The Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology in 1896. She was responsible for much of the school's early organization.

In 1922 Miss Annie contributed land for an athletic field west of Holcroft House, now known as Snell Field. In 1927 she donated 600 acres of former Clarkson family estate lands to the college. Her dream was to see the college relocated to the Hill. In that same year, she deeded over Holcroft House, her ancestral home, where she lived most of her life. Today Holcroft House provides an impressive setting for our Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Phil Parr Brings Miss Annie Clarkson to life

Miss Annie passed away in the fall of 1929, leaving over $1.5 million to the college. As a perspective of the magnitude of this gift, $1.5 million in 1929 equals $15.5 million in 2001.

You can continue the vision of Annie Clarkson and help lay the foundation for Clarkson's future by becoming a member of the Miss Annie Society. If you have planned for Clarkson, thank you.

If you wish to include Clarkson in your charitable plans, we can help maximize your gift for you and the University. Contact Us for further information and help.