Donald Frank Farnsworth ’49

Donald Frank Farnsworth ’49 died on January 27, followed the next day by his wife, Joan. Don, who lived in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, came to Dartmouth from Blair Academy in New Jersey. His experience as managing editor of The Dartmouth served him well in his career as a group vice president at McGraw-Hill Cos. The Farnsworths are survived by sons Brian and Jeffrey and daughters Lauren and Leslie.



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Alumni Books
New titles from Dartmouth writers (July/August 2025)
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Inspiration in the Adirondacks
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Comeback Story

Alumni first returned to campus for official reunions in 1855.

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Katie Silberman ’09
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