Babbitt, Frank Cole

Frank Cole Babbitt, professor of Greek language and literature, was born on June 4, 1867, in Bridgewater, Connecticut to Isaac and Sarah (Cole) Babbitt. He prepared at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and entered Harvard College in 1887. Babbitt received his Harvard AB in 1890, his AM in 1892, and his PhD in 1895. While a graduate student, he taught at private schools in Boston. Babbitt married Ethel Hall in 1900; they had three children. After graduation, he was a Fellow of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens from 1895-1896. Upon his return, he became an Instructor of Greek at Harvard until 1898, when he began teaching at Trinity College. Babbitt became Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Trinity the following year, where he taught until his death on September 13, 1935.

From the description of Harvard College reunion mugs and goblets, 1891-1915. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 745598606