Pitkin, Tim (Royce Stanley), 1901-1986.

Royce Stanley Pitkin, known as Tim, was born June 7, 1901, in Marshfield, Vt., the son of Ozias Cornwall and Olive Jane (Severance) Pitkin. In 1923, he was awarded the B.S. degree from the University of Vermont where he majored in agriculture. He received the M.A. and Ph. D. from Columbia University in 1928 and 1933.

Pitkin married Helen Kathleen McKelvey in 1924. They had three children. He taught at various places in New England before being named Director of Goddard Junior College in Barre, Vt. in 1935. Several re-organizations of the Junior College took place until finally Goddard College was founded on new educational principles in 1938. The campus was moved from Barre to Plainfield, Vt., that year and Pitkin remained as President of the College until his retirement in 1969. After his retirement he remained active as a consultant, advisor, and trustee, to many educational institutions. He died in 1986.

From the description of Tim Pitkin papers, 1912-1983. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36058211