Charles Sumner Murkland | |
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| 1st President of New Hampshire College | |
| In office July 3, 1893 – May 1, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Asa Dodge Smith |
| Succeeded by | William D. Gibbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1856 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 11, 1926 (aged 70) |
| Education | Middlebury College Harvard Divinity School Dartmouth College |
Charles Sumner Murkland (May 30, 1856 – November 11, 1926)[1] was the first elected President of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts following the college's move from Hanover to Durham in the United States. While a scholar and executive, his lack of an agricultural background made him a surprising choice for the position. While President, Murkland proposed adding preparatory classes and a two-year degree and during his first year Graduate study was also established.[2]
- ^ "Experiment Station Record". 1927.
- ^ UNH Archives. Charles Sumner Murkland 1893–1903. (UA 2/1/1).