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Ruth Winifred Howard

1900–1997

United States

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Ruth Winifred Howard (March 25, 1900 – February 12, 1997) was an American psychologist. She is best known for her psychological work concerning students with special needs at Children's Provident Hospital School. She is the second African American women to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology.

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