Josephine Louise Newcomb (née Le Monnier; October 31, 1816 – April 7, 1901) was the philanthropist whose donations led to the founding of Newcomb College, the coordinate college for women within Tulane University.

Other members of the family also lived in New Orleans, including her older sister Eleanor Anne and brother-in-law William Henderson.

[2] There, Le Monnier met Warren Newcomb; the couple married in Christ Church Cathedral on December 15, 1845.

[5] Besides her donation to Tulane University for the women's college created in her daughter's name, Josephine Louise Newcomb was interested in a number of other causes and charities.

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