Abbott Lawrence Lowell (January 1, 1856–January 6, 1943) was a U.S. educator, historianA writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist., and PresidentThe head of state of a republic, a representative democracy and sometimes (in cases of constitutional violations) a dictatorship. of Harvard UniversityInstitution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some cases able to take younger students in exceptional cases) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered. (1909–33). Today his presidencyThe office or role of president. is much criticizedPast tense of to criticize. as exhibitingPresent participle of to exhibit. a variety of racial, religiousConcerning religion., and sexual prejudiceA judgement or opinion formed before or without knowledge of the facts, usually adverse..

Abbott's siblingsPlural form of sibling; one's brothers and/or sisters. includedPast tense of include poet Amy Lowell, astronomerOne who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics PercivalA male given name from Welsh and Arthurian mythology Lowell (Harvard 1876), and early activistone who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change for prenatalBeing or happening before birth. care ElizabethA female given name. Lowell Putnam. They were the great-grandchildrenPlural of grandchild. of John Lowell (Harvard 1760) and, on their mother's side, the grandchildrenPlural of grandchild. of Abbott Lawrence.