Sophie Kerr (1880-1965) was an author who wrote 23 novels and many poems and short stories. She grew up in Caroline County, Maryland, and lived much of her adult life in New York City. In her will, she bequeathed half a million dollars to Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, to fund one promising graduating writer each year. Investing the money the past forty years has allowed the prize to grow to over $50,000 a year. Wikipedia
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Washington College, founded under the patronage of George Washington in Chestertown, MD, offers a liberal arts setting, interactive education with opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, creative projects, and study abroad www.washcoll.edu
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