Elizabeth (Elsie) Gregory Macgill, O.C. - Toronto, ON - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Marker, located in front of the Sanford Fleming building on the grounds of the University of Toronto's Front Campus, recounts the exploits of aviation engineer Elizabeth (Elsie) Gregory Macgill, O.C.

Text reads:

Elizabeth (Elsie) Gregory Macgill, O.C.
1905-1980

Elsie Macgill was the first woman graduate in engineering
from the University of Toronto in 1927 and the first female
member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Although crippled by polio, she contributed significantly to the
development of the Canadian aircraft industry 1934-1943, designing
the Maple Leaf II trainer and overseeing production of Hurricane and Helldiver fighter planes. After the war, she served as technical advisor to the United Nations Civil Aviation organization. She was president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Womens Clubs 1962-1964 and later a member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada. She was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1971 and received
the Professional Engineering Gold Medal in 1979.

Toronto Historical Board 1987

Group that erected the marker: Toronto Historical Board 1987 Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: University of Toronto Kings College Road Toronto, ON CA M2W 1C0 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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