She added largely to her original endowment , and by her will bequeathed about $2,700,000 additional .
In 1886 Mrs. Josephine Louise Newcomb donated $100,000 to establish the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College as the women 's depart - ment of the University .
Josephine Louise Newcomb added largely to Josephine Louise Newcomb 's original endowment , and by her will bequeathed about $2,700,000 additional .
In 1886 Mrs. Josephine Louise Newcomb donated $100,000 to establish the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College as the women 's depart - ment of the University .