James Calder (academic administrator)
James Calder (February 16, 1826 – November 22, 1893) was the third president of Hillsdale College, serving from 1869 to 1871,[1] and the fifth president of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1871 until 1880.
James Calder | |
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| 5th President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
| In office 1871–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Henry Burrowes |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Shortlidge |
| President of Hillsdale College | |
| In office 1869–1871 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1826 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | November 22, 1893 (aged 67) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Spouse | Ellen Cordelia Winebrenner |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan College |
References
- http://www.hillsdale.edu/about/history/pastpresidents.asp Hillsdale College: Past Presidents
- Penn State Presidents and their achievements
- Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Containing Sketches of Representative Citizens, and Many of the Early Scotch-Irish and German Settlers. Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Company. 1896. pp. 266–267. LCC F157.D2 C7. Retrieved 2007-03-02.
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