Feb. 2, 1871-Jan. 31, 1961

Kate Trubee Davison was a philanthropist and humanitarian. In recognition of her contributions to society, Hofstra College awarded her the degree of Doctor of Laws on June 10, 1951. On February 2, 1958, Hofstra named a physics building Kate Davison Hall. Her son, Frederick Trubee Davison, became a member of the Board of Trustees at Hofstra on October 16, 1952 and became Trustee Emeritus in 1964.

Mrs. Davison organized the Red Cross Nassau County Chapter in 1917 and was its chairman for twenty seven years. She gave the county its first Red Cross Chapter house in 1918.