Dunton, Lewis Marion, -1936
Variant namesThird president of Claflin University (1884-1922); graduate of Syracuse University; came to Claflin in 1873 as a teacher; from 1873 to 1879 also served as a pastor in Beaufort, S.C., and as presiding elder of the Greenville District of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1879-1882); Oct. 1883 appointed vice-president and special agent to secure funds for the building program of Claflin; May 1884 appointed president of Claflin; b. ca. 1849.
From the description of Lewis Marion Dunton papers, 1905-1936 (bulk 1920-1933). (Claflin College). WorldCat record id: 70966677
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| creatorOf | Dunton, Lewis Marion, d. 1936. Lewis Marion Dunton papers, 1905-1936 (bulk 1920-1933). | Claflin College | |
| creatorOf | Scott, Cornelius Chapman, 1855-1922. Cornelius Chapman Scott papers, 1872-1916. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Phinazee, Annette Lewis Hoage, 1920-1983. Annette Lewis Phinazee papers, 1931-1969. | South Carolina State University, Miller F. Whittak, Miller F. Whittaker Library |
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