Benson, a chemist, received a PhD in 1903. Benson and Emma Baker were the first women to receive PhDs from the University. Benson belonged to the Faculty of Household Science from 1905 to 1945. Clara Benson, along with Annie Laird, were the first women professors at the University of Toronto.
Title
Household Science - students in Nutrition Program
Date
March 18, 1958
Extent and medium
4 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of students using equipment in the Household Sciences Building.
Title
Athletics and Recreation - New gym suits at the Women's Athletic Building
Date
September 23, 1959
Extent and medium
12 negatives : b&w ; 6x6 cm
Description
Views of female students registering to use the new athletic building and students wearing the new gym uniforms alongside Professor Zerada Slack, Director of Athletics and Physical Education for Women.