David Truman
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David Bicknell Truman (June 1, 1913 – August 28, 2003)[1] was an American academic who served as the 14th president of Mount Holyoke College from 1969–1978. He is also known for his role as a Columbia University administrator during the Columbia University protests of 1968. Truman was an elected member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[2]
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David Truman | |
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14th President of Mount Holyoke College | |
In office 1969–1978 | |
Preceded by | Meribeth E. Cameron |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth Topham Kennan |
Dean of Columbia College | |
In office 1963–1967 | |
Preceded by | John Gorham Palfrey |
Succeeded by | Henry S. Coleman (interim) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1913-06-01)June 1, 1913 Evanston, Illinois |
Died | August 28, 2003(2003-08-28) (aged 90) Sarasota, Florida |
Alma mater | Amherst College University of Chicago |
Profession | Professor |
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