Penrose, Stephen Beasley Linnard, 1864-1947

On October 2, 1894, Stephen B. L. Penrose (1864-1947) arrived in Walla Walla, Washington, and began a 40-year tenure as the third president of Whitman College. Penrose had first come to Washington state straight out of Yale Divinity School, under the auspices of the Congregational American Home Mission Society. After revitalizing a Congregational church in Dayton, Penrose was called to the presidency of Whitman College. As a trustee, Penrose was aware of the college's financial problems; but he decided to accept the challenge and he dedicated his life to building up the school. Although the college will be in a precarious position again when he retires in 1934, others will build successfully upon the firm foundation that he will lay. After his retirement, he continued to teach at the College. Mr. Penrose passed away in 1947.

From the description of Letter from Stephen B.L. Penrose, circa 1934. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 213391519

Dr. Stephen Beasley Linnard Penrose (1864-1947) was an early pioneer and president of Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.

From the description of The historical significance of Walla Walla Valley [manuscripts], 1929 March 27. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 680043521

From the guide to the The historical significance of Walla Walla Valley, 1929 March 27, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)