Canfield, James Hulme, 1847-1909

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Birth 1847-03-18
Death 1909-03-29

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Fourth president of The Ohio State University (1895-99). Previously served as president of the University of Nebraska for 4 years. In 1899, he became librarian at Columbia University.

From the description of Papers, 1884-1899. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23852658

President of Ohio State University.

From the description of James Hulme Canfield letters, 1897-1898. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 74898544

James Canfield served 4 years as Chancellor at the University of Nebraska leaving to become President of the Ohio State University. He was born in Delaware, Ohio, to Eli Hawley and Martha Hulme Canfield. Canfield and his wife Flavia Camp were parents of author Dorothy Canfield Fisher.

From the guide to the James Canfield, Chancellor Records, 1891-1895

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  • College teachers
  • Temperance
  • University of Nebraska (Lincoln campus)

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