Ralph Brown Draughon
Ralph Brown Draughon | |
|---|---|
| President of Auburn University | |
| In office 1947–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Luther Duncan |
| Succeeded by | Harry M. Philpott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1899 Hartford, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1968 (aged 68) |
| Education | Alabama Polytechnic Institute (BS, MS) |
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Ralph Brown Draughon (September 1, 1899 – August 13, 1968) was an American educator and administrator who served as the President of Auburn University from 1947 to 1965.[1][2]
Early life
Ralph Brown Draughon was born in Hartford, Alabama, in 1899.[3] He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University, with a B.S. in 1922 and an M.S. in 1929.[1] He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.[4]
Career
In 1931, he became an Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at Auburn.[1] He was the President of Auburn University from 1947 to 1965.[1][2]
Death and legacy
He died on August 13, 1968.
A library at Auburn University was named after him in 1966.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Auburn biography
- 1 2 Auburn Presidents
- ↑ Auburn biography
- ↑ Phi Gamma Delta Archived 2011-08-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Auburn libraries