William W. Parsons (academic administrator)
William Woods Parsons | |
|---|---|
 Parsons pictured in the 1921 edition of The Orient 1921, the Indiana State Normal School yearbook | |
| President of Indiana State Normal School | |
| In office 1885–1921 | |
| Succeeded by | Linnaeus N. Hines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1850 Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Died | September 28, 1925 (aged 75) Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Indiana State Normal School |
William Woods Parsons (May 18, 1850 – September 28, 1925) is best known as being the former president of Indiana State Normal School, now known as Indiana State University.[1]
Early life
William Wood Parsons was born in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Parsons returned to Indiana State Normal as a teacher of grammar and composition in 1876.[1]
Administrative years
In 1883, Parsons was promoted to Vice-President of Indiana State Normal School. He became president of the institution on July 1, 1885. Parsons retired in September 1921. William Wood Parsons died in his home in Terre Haute on September 28, 1925.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Biographical Sketch" (PDF). Papers of William Wood Parson. Indiana State University. 1988. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2009.