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Leslie H. Campbell

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Leslie H. Campbell
Campbell pictured in Pine Burr 1946, Campbell yearbook
2nd President of Campbell University
In office
1934–1967
Preceded byJames Archibald Campbell
Succeeded byNorman Adrian Wiggins
Personal details
Born(1892-04-03)April 3, 1892
Harnett County, North Carolina
DiedNovember 25, 1970(1970-11-25) (aged 78)
Harnett County, North Carolina

Leslie Hartwell Campbell (April 3, 1892 – November 25, 1970) was the 2nd president of Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina.

Biography

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Dr. Campbell was the eldest son of Campbell University founder, James Archibald Campbell. His younger brother, Carlyle, also became a college president, serving Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina in that capacity. Dr. Campbell was a 1911 graduate of Wake Forest College and was an earlier graduate of Buies Creek Academy, the forerunner of Campbell University. Under Dr. Campbell's leadership, Campbell Junior College became a four-year liberal arts college in 1961. He died on November 25, 1970.[1]

References

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  1. ^ W. Conard Gass (1979). "Leslie Hartwell Campbell". North Carolina Government & Heritage Library at the State Library of North Carolina. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
Preceded by President, Campbell University
1934 - 1967
Succeeded by