Proctor, Arthur Marcus, 1886-

Arthur Marcus Proctor (1886-1955) was a professor in the Department of Education at Duke University. He also served as Director of the Duke Summer Session for several years.

From the description of Arthur M. Proctor papers, 1906-1967. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 57226188

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Proctor was a graduate student at Teachers College during the 1920s. He later became a professor of education.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1931-1930]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 252030218

Arthur Marcus Proctor was born on July 9, 1886, near Huntsville, Alabama. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Trinity College (later Duke University) in 1910. He then attended the Teachers College of Columbia University, where he received a master's degree in 1922 and a doctor of philosophy degree in 1930.

Before joining the faculty of Trinity College in 1923, Proctor served as the principal or superintendent of several different school districts in Georgia and North Carolina. He also served as Headmaster of Castle School on the Hudson in New York to complete his resident graduate work.

When he returned to Trinity College as Professor of Education, Proctor taught courses and assisted in the Summer School program offered by the school. He worked closely with Professor Holland Holton to train future educators for the growing public school system in North Carolina. Proctor briefly served as Director of the Summer School and as Chairman of the Department of Education. Proctor retired in 1952, and died on August 27, 1955.

From the guide to the Arthur M. Proctor Papers, ., 1906 - 1967, (University Archives, Duke University)