Parkinson, Daniel B.

A founding father of Southern Illinois Normal University, Parkinson belonged to its original eight-member faculty. During his career, he taught physical science here, became secretary of the faculty, registrar and vice president before being promoted to Southern's highest post in 1897.

The University embarked on a building boom under Parkinson's guidance. Among the notable additions: the $25,000 Wheeler Library (a graceful building now known as Wheeler Hall in central campus) opened in 1904 to house the growing book collection. The building bears the name of then-University board president and Judge S.P. Wheeler of Springfield, who had helped secure capital funding.

From the description of Lectures and addresses of Daniel B. Parkinson, 1894-1913. (Southern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 288639482

A founding father of Southern Illinois Normal University, Parkinson belonged to its original eight-member faculty. During his career, he taught physical science here, became secretary of the faculty, registrar and vice president before being promoted to Southern's highest post in 1897.

The University embarked on a building boom under Parkinson's guidance. Among the notable additions: the $25,000 Wheeler Library (a graceful building now known as Wheeler Hall in central campus) opened in 1904 to house the growing book collection. The building bears the name of then-University board president and Judge S.P. Wheeler of Springfield, who had helped secure capital funding.

From the description of Daniel B. Parkinson papers, 1897-1913. (Southern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 630173933