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James C. Greenough

1829 – 1924

American educator and college president

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Lived 1829 – 1924 (aged 95). James C. Greenough was an American writer.

James Carruthers Greenough (August 15, 1829 – December 4, 1924) was an American educator who served as the third principal of the Rhode Island Normal School, sixth president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and seventh principal of the Westfield State Normal School. He was also an outspoken advocate of Christian teachings in public academic institutions, a fellow of the American Institute of Instruction, and author of a treatise on the British education system.

He was a member of the Central Congregational Church in Providence.

Selected works "The Proper Work of Normal Schools" (1872) "Methods and Results" (1881) Address on Col. Marshall Pinckney Wilder (1883) "The Place and the Work of the State College" (1883) "Morality and Religion in the Public School" (1887) "The Relation of the College to Pedagogics" (1893) "The Evolution of the Elementary Schools of Great Britain" (1903) "A History of the Town of Westfield" (1919)

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Williams College, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Berea College, Brown University
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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James Carruthers Greenough

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James C. Greenough?

American educator and college president (1829-1924)

When was James C. Greenough born?

James C. Greenough was born on 15 August 1829 in Wendell.

When did James C. Greenough die?

James C. Greenough died on 4 December 1924 in Westfield.

What was James C. Greenough's occupation?

James C. Greenough was a writer.

What nationality was James C. Greenough?

James C. Greenough was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James C. Greenough

· Wikidata: Q6130711

· DBpedia: James C. Greenough

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