Parrish, Edward, 1822-1872
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First President of Swarthmore College, 1865-1872. Member of the Board of Managers, professor of Ethics, Chemistry, and the physical sciences. Viewed as a liberal, his ideas and permissive attitudes toward student discipline caused friction with more conservative members on the board.
From the description of Papers, 1859-1872. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 42283491
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- Society of Friends
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- Pennsylvania (as recorded)
