University History

Honorary degree recipients

N.B.: The detail displayed about each honorary degree recipient varies, as the database was compiled from a variety of sources. However, more information may be available at the University Archives.

Violet McNaughton (Herstory Collection, 2000 photos / courtesy SAB S-B2043
Name: Violet McNaughton, O.B.E.
Convocation date: May 11, 1951
Discipline / contribution: community service ; journalism
Citation / biographical information:
The joint committee of the Council and Senate on honorary degrees recommends that the degree of LL.D. be conferred on:
Mrs. Violet McNaughton, OBE, pioneer farm woman, active in the organization and direction of farmers' and women's associations, editor.
[Senate minutes, 10 May 1951]
Degree received: Doctor of Laws

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