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Johnston, Blanche Avery 1895-1986
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1895-1986
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Born on April 28, 1895, in Alexandria, South Dakota, Blanche Avery Johnston was a member of the South Dakota State College Class of 1916. Following graduation, she taught home economics in Elgin, Minnesota, from 1916 to 1917. On September 4, 1917, she married Ralph Johnston. The couple lived in Hot Springs, South Dakota, before relocating to Brookings. Ralph Johnston later became the first curator of the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. In recognition of her connection to campus history, Blanche Johnston served as Grand Marshal of the Hobo Day Parade in 1986. She passed away on December 13, 1986.
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Field of Activity: Home economics
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no2020065858