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Arthur F. Whittem

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Arthur Fisher Whittem (July 21, 1879 – 1958[1]) was the Chairman of Commission on Extension Courses and Director of the University Extension at Harvard University from 1922-1946. He was the second person to hold the position.[2] He graduated from Harvard College in 1902 and served as a professor of Romance languages and as director of the Harvard Summer School before becoming dean.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Arthur Fisher Whittem (1879-1958)". Find A Grave. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  2. ^ Shinagel 2010.
  3. ^ "PROF WHITTEM MADE A HARVARD DEAN". Boston Daily Globe. June 10, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved April 25, 2015.

Works cited

  • Shinagel, Michael (2010). The Gates Unbarred: A History of University Extension at Harvard, 1910 - 2009. Harvard University Press. ISBN 0674051351.
Academic offices
Preceded by Dean of the Harvard Extension School
1922 - 1946
Succeeded by