TAYLOR, Clifton O.

TAYLOR, SALISBURY, BARBER

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 1/31/2016 at 12:15:45

Biography ~ Clifton O. Taylor
Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa

Of the several men to pass through the president's office during Graceland's early years, C. O. Taylor occupied the desk for the shortest period of time. Taylor came to Lamoni from the University of Chicago and began his duties as Graceland's acting president in September of 1902 following the departure of acting president Herbert Salisbury. During his brief stay, Taylor coached the first Graceland football team, which staked a 2-2 record during its debut season in the fall of 1902.

Taylor left the following January to accept a position as professor of psychology at the Chicago Normal School. Charles Barber succeeded Taylor as Graceland's acting president.

SOURCE:
Goehner, David. "The Graceland College Book of Knowledge: From A To Z." Pp. 442-43. Herald House. Independence MO. 1997.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, January of 2016

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