ANDERSON, David Allen

ANDERSON, STEWART, GUNSOLLEY

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 1/5/2016 at 16:22:35

BIOGRAPHY of DAVID ALLEN ANDERSON
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa

David Allen Anderson was born in Lamoni, Iowa, on August 19, 1874. He was the fourth official president of Graceland College (present-day Graceland University), serving during 1908-09. He followed Rolland Stewart in that role and was succeeded by Acting President Jeremiah Gunsolley.

Anderson came to Graceland after receiving his education at Iowa University. As Graceland's president, he suggested the name for the original Patroness Hall, a designation that was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees when that building went into operation on February 18, 1909.

When Anderson became president of the college, enrollment was up and the faculty was strong. The college had increased its offerings with The Normal School and The School of Music and Oratory.

Anderson was ordained a high priest in the RLDS Church at the age of 32, but voluntarily surrendered his license in 1934.

SOURCES:
Edwards, Paul M. "The Hilltop Where. . . An Informal History of Graceland College." p. 41. Venture Foundation. Lamoni IA. 1972.

Goehner, David. “The Graceland College Book of Knowledge: From A To Z.” p. 388. Herald House. Independence MO. 1997.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, January of 2016

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