Dunton, Lewis Marion, -1936

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Third president of Claflin University (1884-1922); graduate of Syracuse University; came to Claflin in 1873 as a teacher; from 1873 to 1879 also served as a pastor in Beaufort, S.C., and as presiding elder of the Greenville District of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1879-1882); Oct. 1883 appointed vice-president and special agent to secure funds for the building program of Claflin; May 1884 appointed president of Claflin; b. ca. 1849.

From the description of Lewis Marion Dunton papers, 1905-1936 (bulk 1920-1933). (Claflin College). WorldCat record id: 70966677

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