<p>Agnes N. O'Connell will be remembered as a major pioneer in the study of women in psychology. She is best known for identifying and recognizing eminent women in psychology, recording and analyzing their contributions and life stories, and working to preserve their work for posterity within an appropriate historical and sociocultural context. She died at home on June 6, 2011, in Matawan, New Jersey, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Anne O'Connell Rush; her son, Brian T. O'Connell; her grandchildren, Ryan, Marissa, Brendan, and Lauren; and her devoted friends.</p> <p>Agnes Nahmie was born on January 22, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from Lebanon and Syria. Arabic was her first language. Agnes's path to excellence began with her father's high expectations for his gifted daughter. If ever Agnes came home from school with a grade of 98, her father would ask, “Why not 100?” Agnes made that standard of excellence her own. Throughout grade and high school in Brooklyn's parochial schools, Agnes was a top student. Later, excellence became the hallmark of her career.</p> <p>After high school, Agnes worked during the day as an executive secretary at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Agnes N. O'Connell (1933–2011)
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<p>Agnes N. O'Connell will be remembered as a major pioneer in the study of women in psychology. She is best known for identifying and recognizing eminent women in psychology, recording and analyzing their contributions and life stories, and working to preserve their work for posterity within an appropriate historical and sociocultural context. She died at home on June 6, 2011, in Matawan, New Jersey, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Anne O'Connell Rush; her son, Brian T. O'Connell; her grandchildren, Ryan, Marissa, Brendan, and Lauren; and her devoted friends.</p> <p>Agnes Nahmie was born on January 22, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from Lebanon and Syria. Arabic was her first language. Agnes's path to excellence began with her father's high expectations for his gifted daughter. If ever Agnes came home from school with a grade of 98, her father would ask, “Why not 100?” Agnes made that standard of excellence her own. Throughout grade and high school in Brooklyn's parochial schools, Agnes was a top student. Later, excellence became the hallmark of her career.</p> <p>After high school, Agnes worked during the day as an executive secretary at Pfizer PharmaceuticalsPreview Only. This article cannot be rented because we do not currently have permission from the publisher.
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Agnes N. O'Connell (1933–2011)
Gavin, Eileen A.
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