Charles H. Rammelkamp Explained

Charles Henry Rammelkamp
Birth Date:25 February 1874
Death Date:5 April 1932
Nationality:American
Fields:University President
Alma Mater:Cornell University
Known For:President of the Illinois College (1905–1932)

Charles Henry Rammelkamp (1874–1932)[1] was an American educator and college administrator who served as president of the Illinois College from 1905 to 1932.[2] He was educated at Cornell University where he received a bachelor's degree in 1896 and a Ph.D. in 1900, and was a member of the Quill and Dagger Society. From 1901 to 1902, he served as an instructor in the history department of Stanford University. In 1902, he was appointed professor of history and political science in Illinois College.[3] He was selected as president of the university in 1905 and served in that role for 27 years.

Physician and scientist Charles H. Rammelkamp, Jr. is his son.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Charles Henry Rammelkamp, 1874-1932. Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society . 25. 3. 190–234. October 1932. 40187780. Barlow. Merrill M.. Smith. Joe Patterson. Black. Carl E.. Heinl. Frank J.. Carter. Clarence E.. Rammelkamp. Charles Henry.
  2. Web site: Illinois College Presidents . 2015-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150906033629/http://www.ic.edu/RelId/612884/ISvars/default/Illinois_College_Presidents.htm . 2015-09-06 . dead .
  3. Web site: The Stanford Daily, Volume XXVI, Issue 67, 20 April 1905.
  4. Book: Read "Biographical Memoirs: V.64" at NAP.edu. en.