Spright Dowell (January 2, 1878 – February 24, 1963) was the President of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University, from 1920 to 1927, and of Mercer University from 1928 to 1953.[1]
Spright Dowell | |
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 Dowell pictured in The Glomerata 1921, Auburn yearbook | |
| President of Auburn University | |
| In office 1920–1927 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Coleman Thach |
| Succeeded by | Bradford Knapp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1878 Cary, North Carolina |
| Died | February 24, 1963 (aged 85) Macon, Georgia |
Biography edit
Spright Dowell was born in Cary, North Carolina on January 2, 1878.[2] In 1896, he graduated from Wake Forest College.[3] He attended the Southern University of Tennessee, and received an M.A. from Columbia University in 1911.[2] He taught and worked as a school principal in Alabama and North Carolina.[2] From 1913 to 1919, he worked for the Alabama Department of Education, as chief clerk, director of teacher training, and superintendent of education.[2]
From 1920 to 1927, he was the President of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University.[2] From 1928 to 1953, he was President of Mercer University.[2] In 1949 and 1950, he was President of the Georgia Baptist Convention.[2] He also served as secretary-treasurer of the Southern Baptist Education Commission, and became its Chairman in 1953.[2]
Bibliography edit
- Columbus Roberts, Christian Steward Extraordinary
- A History of Mercer University, 1833-1953
References edit
- ^ Auburn University Libraries
- ^ a b c d e f g h Mercer University Archived 2004-11-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Wake Forest University Distinguished Alumni Winners (1959)
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