Mary Lura Sherrill

Mary Lura Sherrill was recognized for her achievements in chemical research, particularly the synthesis of antimalarial compounds, and for her teaching at Mount Holyoke College. In 1947, she received the Garvan Medal, an award for women in chemistry.

Sherrill was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on July 14, 1888, the daughter of Miles and Sarah Sherrill. She was educated at public schools in North Carolina, before attending RandolphMacon Womens College, where she received a B.A. in chemistry in 1909. Her interest in chemistry was stimulated by one of her freshmen year teachers, Fernando Wood Martin.

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