John Robinson Conniff, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 7th President of Louisiana Tech University | |
| In office 1926 – May 18, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | John Keeny |
| Succeeded by | George W. Bond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1874 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Died | January 20, 1957 (aged 83) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Garden of Memories in Metairie, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bertha Drott Conniff (married 1905-1957, his death) |
| Children | John Conniff, Jr. |
| Parent(s) | John Harris and Mary Orleana Robinson Conniff |
| Residence(s) | (1) New Orleans, Louisiana (2) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Tulane University Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Educator; College president |
John Robinson Conniff, Sr. (January 20, 1874 – January 20, 1957)[1] was an educator from New Orleans, Louisiana, who served from 1926 to 1928 as the seventh president of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston in Lincoln Parish in North Louisiana.