Draughon, Ralph B. (Ralph Brown), 1899-
Variant namesDraughon became president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) in 1947. He guided the university through significant changes such as a building boom, financial crises, unprecedented growth, modernization of the athletic programs, upgrading of mission and name, and desegregation.
From the description of Presidential Records, 1947-1965. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 38292596
Born in Hartford, Alabama, 1899. Earned B.S. degree in 1922 and M.S. in 1929 from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now Auburn University. High school teacher and principal, 1922-1931. Taught history at A.P.I., 1931-1937, served as Executive Secretary to the board of Trustees, 1937-1944, and Director of Instruction, 1944-1947. Named Acting President of A.P.I. in 1947 and served as president from 1948 until retiring in 1965. Died in 1968.
From the description of Papers, 1920-1968. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 34161955
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| creatorOf | Draughon, Ralph B. (Ralph Brown), 1899-. Presidential Records, 1947-1965. | Auburn University. | |
| referencedIn | Auburn University. College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station. Office of the Dean and Director. Charles F. Simmons Records, 1951-1977. | Auburn University. | |
| creatorOf | Alabama. Governor's Emergency Committee on Higher Education. Reports, 1948 [state publication]. | Alabama Department of Archives and History | |
| referencedIn | Sarver, Joseph B. (Joseph Burton), Jr., 1914-1994. Papers, 1904-1976. | Auburn University. | |
| referencedIn | Allison, Fred, 1882-1974. Papers, 1830-1977. | American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library | |
| creatorOf | Draughon, Ralph B. (Ralph Brown). Papers, 1920-1968. | Auburn University. | |
| referencedIn | Beard, Garland Washington, 1910-1995. Papers, 1917-1995. | Auburn University. | |
| referencedIn | Davis, Neil Owen 1914-. Oral histories, 1980-1982. | Auburn University. |
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Birth 1899-09-01
Death 1968-08-13
