Whetten, Nathan L. (Nathan Laselle), 1900-1984

Nathan L. Whetten began his career at the University of Connecticut in 1932 as a statistician in Sociology, becoming a full Professor in 1938. From 1940 until 1970/71, Whetten held the position of Dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Whetten traveled and lectured in Mexico and Latin America. He died in 1984.

From the description of Nathan L. Whetten papers, 1932-1970. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 51783427

Nathan L. Whetten began his career at the University of Connecticut 1932 as a statistician in the Sociology Department, then located at the Experiment Station. By 1935, he had been promoted to Assistant Profess of Rural Sociology, making full Professor in 1938. In 1940, Whetten was offered the position of Dean of the Graduate School, a position he held until 1970/1971. He traveled and lectured in Mexico and Latin America, publishing a book on Guatmala, Guatamala: The Land and The People . Dr. Whetten died in 1984.

From the guide to the Nathan L. Whetten Papers, 1932-1998., (Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries)