Holton, Holland, 1888-1947.

Holland Holton (1888-1947) served as an educator and administrator at Duke University from 1921 to 1947. He was born in Dobson, N.C. in May 1888. He earned an A.B. from Trinity College in 1907 and a law degree from Trinity College Law School in 1915. After working as superintendent of Durham County Schools, Holton became a Professor of History and Science Education at Trinity College in 1921. He served as Director of the Summer Session at Duke and as head of the Department of Education. He was active in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and became the first editor of Southern Association Quarterly (1937- ). From 1937 to 1938, Holton was President of the North Carolina College Conference. He married Yela D. Young in 1911; they had two sons, Samuel and Holland Young Holton. Holland Holton died in Durham on August 20, 1947.

From the guide to the Holland Holton Papers, ., 1859 - 1956, (University Archives, Duke University)

Holland Holton served as Professor of History and Science Education, Director of the Summer Session, and Head of the Dept. of Education at Duke University, and as the first editor of Southern Association Quarterly.

From the description of Holland Holton papers, 1859-1956. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 57226174