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Dona Brown was born on May 25, 1909, in Brookings, South Dakota. She graduated from Huron High School in 1927 and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from South Dakota State College in 1931, followed by a master's degree in education in 1937. Brown dedicated 43 years to education as a teacher and counselor in Woonsocket and Huron, South Dakota.
She served on the South Dakota Board of Regents from 1957 to 1969 and held leadership roles including chairman of the board of trustees at Huron College. Brown was active in numerous organizations, including the SDSU Benefactors Club, South Dakota Centennial Commission, South Dakota Personnel and Guidance Association, Salvation Army, Red Cross, and First Federal Savings and Loan of Huron. She was also a member of the American Association of University Women, Huron Chamber of Commerce, and the South Dakota Education Association.
In recognition of her contributions, Brown was awarded an honorary doctorate and Distinguished Alumnus Award by South Dakota State University in 1970. She was inducted into the South Dakota Cowboy and Western Heritage Hall of Fame in 1980.
Dona Brown passed away on May 25, 1996.
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Field of Activity: Education
Occupation: Teachers, Student counselors