Carson, Arthur L. (Arthur Leroy), 1895-

Arthur Leroy Carson (b. 1895); Presbyterian agricultural missionary to China; later President of Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines.

From the description of Papers, 1890-1960 / Arthur Leroy Carson. (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 9614499

Arthur Leroy Carson was appointed as an agricultural missionary to Canton, China by the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions in 1921. In 1923 he was transferred to Weihsien in the province of Shantung, where he remained until 1926. He was appointed Director of the Rural Institute at Cheeloo University in Tsinan in 1931. In 1939 he was appointed President of Silliman University in the Philippines, a position he held until 1953.

From the description of Arthur L. Carson reports and lectures, 1934-1953 [microform] (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 776713317

Arthur L. Carson (1895- ) was a graduate of Cornell University and president of Silliman University in the Philippines from 1939 to 1953. He was also the first president of Trinity College of Quezon City (later Trinity University of Asia).

From the guide to the Arthur L. Carson Papers, before 1970, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

American missionary and educator; president, Silliman University, Philippines, 1939-1953; president, Trinity College of Quezon City, 1963-1967.

From the description of Arthur L. Carson papers, 1921-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754870968