De Garmo, Charles, 1849-1934

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Charles De Garmo became the fourth President of Swarthmore College in 1891. He believed in the Herbartian method of teaching and taught in Illinois many years before arriving at Swarthmore as Professor of Modern Languages and Reading. While President, he developed two fellowships and established a Department of Economics and Social Science. Following conflict with the Board of Managers, he returned to his teaching position in 1898, retiring in 1914.

From the description of Papers, 1891-1898. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 42321654

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creatorOf De Garmo, Charles, 1849-1934. Papers, 1891-1898. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
referencedIn James, Edmund J. (Edmund Janes), 1855-1925. Personal letter books, 1904-1906. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
referencedIn An historic figure in education and devoted to Cornell, Charles de Garmo, 1849-1934. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIj, 1898-1988 American Philosophical Society
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Birth 1849-01-07

Death 1934-05-14

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