White, Goodrich C. (Goodrich Cook), 1889-

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Birth 1889

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Goodrich C. White (1889-1979) graduated from Emory College in Oxford, Ga. in 1908. After receiving a master's degree in psychology from Columbia University in 1911, he taught english and psychology at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1911-1913) and psychology and education at Wesleyan College (1913-1914). In 1914 he returned to Emory College as a faculty member, leaving temporarily for army service in 1918 and further graduate work leading to a Ph.D. awarded by the University of Chicago in 1927. Dr. White was professor of mental and moral science, Emory College, 1914-1918; associate professor of psychology, 1919-1920 and professor of psychology, 1920-1942, Emory University. He began his administrative work as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, 1923-1938, and Dean of the Graduate School, 1929-1942. White served as Vice President of the University from 1938 to 1942, when he became President. He retired as President August 31, 1957 and the next day assumed the position of Chancellor, which he held until his death on April 12, 1979.

From the description of Goodrich C. White papers, 1905-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122356509