James Michael Kieran Explained
| James Michael Kieran |
| Birth Date: | 23 August 1863 |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Death Place: | New York City |
| Death Cause: | Stroke |
| Order: | 3rd |
| Office: | President of Hunter College |
| Term Start: | 1929 |
| Term End: | 1933 |
| Predecessor: | George Samler Davis |
| Successor: | Eugene A. Colligan |
| Children: | 7, including Helen Reilly and John |
| Relatives: | Mary McMullen (granddaughter)
Ursula Curtiss (granddaughter) |
James Michael Kieran (August 23, 1863 - April 25, 1936) was president of Hunter College starting in 1929.
He was born on August 23, 1863, in New York City to Michael Kieran and Catherine Lynch. He married Kate Donahue in 1890 and they had seven children.[1]
He became president of Hunter College on February 1, 1929, replacing George Samler Davis.[2] [3] He was formally installed in office on March 27, 1929.[4] He retired in 1933.[1]
He died on April 25, 1936.[5]
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Notes and References
- Web site: James Michael Kieran . 2013-12-23 . .
- News: Kieran Named Head Of Hunter College. Unanimously Elected Successor to Dr. George S. Davis, the Retiring President. His Services Praised. He Assumes Office on Feb. 1. Forty-five Years in the City's School System. Educated in the City . . December 21, 1928 . 2013-12-23 .
- News: Dr. Kieran To Head Hunter College. Dean of Education Department Will Become the Acting President Today. Davis Preparing To Retire. Dr. Kieran Has Taught in the City Institution Since 1904 and Is a Native New Yorker. . . February 1, 1929 . 2013-12-23 .
- News: Kieran Installed As Head Of Hunter. Receives College Key and Seal Before Representatives of 104 American Schools . . March 27, 1929 . 2013-12-23 .
- News: Dr. James Kieran, Educator, Is Dead. President Emeritus of Hunter College Served 50 Years in New York Schools. Taught 10,000 Teachers. He Helped to Bring About Many Improvements in Standards of City Institutions . . April 26, 1936 . 2013-12-23 .
