Lockmiller, David A. (David Alexander), 1906-2005

Dr. David A. Lockmiller (1906-2005) served as president of the University of Chattanooga from 1942 to 1959. Born in Athens, Tennessee, Lockmiller earned a B.Ph. and M.A. from Emory University, LL.C. from Cumberland University, and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. He also attended sessions at Oxford University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Paris. He practiced law in Missouri from 1929-1934. He left law for academia when he took a position as instructor of history and political science at the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina (Raleigh, NC) in 1934. He held various administrative positions at North Carolina State until his election as president of University of Chattanooga in 1942 at age 36. Dr. Lockmiller was the longest serving president in the history of the university. He steered the school through the years of WWII, during which UC had a greatly diminished student population. Lockmiller oversaw the expansion of student enrollment (from 600 to 2000 students), the physical plant (9 permanent buildings were constructed), and academic curriculum. He was active in local civic organizations, including the Rotary Club. In 1953, Lockmiller was named Chattanooga's "Man of the Year" and was presented with the Kiwanis Club's Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Lockmiller left the University of Chattanooga in 1959 to serve as president of Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware, OH). Lockmiller married Alma Russell; they had two children, Russell and Carlotta.

From the description of David Lockmiller collection, 1942-1980. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga). WorldCat record id: 775797636

David A. Lockmiller (1906 - 2005) received B.Ph. (1929) and A.M. (1928) degrees from Emory University, an LL.B. from Cumberland University (1929), a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (1935), and an LL.D. from Cumberland University (1940). He joined the North Carolina State College faculty in 1935 as an instructor in History and Political Science. From 1940 to 1942, he served as department head. From 1942 to 1959, Lockmiller was the president of the University of Chattanooga. He then served as the president of Ohio Wesleyan University from 1959 to 1961. Lockmiller's publications include History of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina, 1889-1939 and The Consolidation of the University of North Carolina.

From the description of David Alexander Lockmiller papers, 1935-1984 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 489132215

David A. Lockmiller (1906-2005) was an author and professor of history and political science. He was educated at Emory University, Cumberland University, and the University of North Carolina. Among his published works are Enoch H. Crowder: Soldier, Lawyer, and Statesman (1955), a biography, and The Consolidation of the University of North Carolina (1942).

From the guide to the David A. Lockmiller Papers, ., 1916-1969, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

David A. Lockmiller (1906 - 2005) received B.Ph. (1929) and A.M. (1928) degrees from Emory University, an LL.B. from Cumberland University (1929), a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (1935), and an LL.D. from Cumberland University (1940). He joined the North Carolina State College faculty in 1935 as an instructor in History and Political Science. From 1940 to 1942, he served as department head. From 1942 to 1959, Lockmiller was the president of the University of Chattanooga. He then served as the president of Ohio Wesleyan University from 1959 to 1961. Lockmiller's publications include History of the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina, 1889-1939 and The Consolidation of the University of North Carolina .

From the guide to the David Alexander Lockmiller papers, 1935 - 1984, (Special Collections Research Center)

David Alexander Lockmiller (1906- ), educator and author, received undergraduate and graduate degrees (1927, 1928) from Emory University (Atlanta, Ga.) and a law degree from Cumberland Law School (Lebanon, Tenn.). He served as president of the University of Chattanooga and of Ohio Wesleyan University and as Executive Director of the National Home Study Council, Washington, D.C.

From the description of David Alexander Lockmiller papers, 1863-1968 (bulk 1923-1928). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863258