Clarence Barbour
| Clarence Barbour | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of Brown University | |
| In office 1929–1937 |
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| Preceded by | William Faunce |
| Succeeded by | Henry Wriston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1867 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Burial Ground Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Florence Newell |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Religion | Baptist |
Clarence Augustus Barbour (April 21, 1867 – January 16, 1937) was an American Baptist clergyman and educator most notable for having served as the president of Brown University.
Contents
Biography
Early life
He was born on April 21, 1867 in Hartford, Connecticut.[1] He graduated from Brown University in 1888.[2]
Career
He served as the President of his alma mater, Brown University, from 1929 to 1936.[3] He also served as president of the Rochester Theological Seminary for thirteen years.[4] He was a member of the Laymen's Commission that produced "Re-Thinking Missions: A Laymen's Inquiry after One Hundred Years" (1932), which was a harsh critique of foreign missions.
His wife, Florence Newell Barbour, was a musician and composer.[5]
Death
He died on January 16, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 69.
Selected works
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- Hocking, William Ernest, Re-Thinking Missions: A Laymen's Inquiry after One Hundred Years (1932) Harper & Brothers, New York City.
References
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External links
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by
Joseph W. A. Stewart (acting)
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President of the Rochester Theological Seminary 1915–1928 |
Office abolished |
| First | President of the Colgate Rochester Divinity School 1928–1929 |
Succeeded by Albert W. Beaven |
| Preceded by | President of Brown University 1929–1937 |
Succeeded by Henry Wriston |
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