Claxton, P. P. (Philander Priestley), 1862-1957

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Dates:
Birth 1862-09-28
Death 1957-01-12
Gender:
Male
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Teacher, North Carolina schools (1882-1902); Head, Dept. of Education, University of Tennessee (1902-1911); U.S. Commissioner of Education (1911-1921); Provost, University of Alabama (1921-1923); Superintendent of Schools, Tulsa, Okla. (1923-1929); President, Austin Peay Normal School, Clarksville, Tenn. (1930-1946).

From the description of Philander P. Claxton and Mary Johnson Claxton papers, 1942-1954. (Tennessee State Library & Archives). WorldCat record id: 35141220

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