About William C. Fels
Lived 1916 – 1964 (aged 47–48). William C. Fels was a teacher.
William C. Fels (1916 – November 29, 1964) was an American academic administrator who served as fourth President of Bennington College.
Biography Fels was born in New York City in 1916,
After receiving a master's degree from Columbia University, Fels started teaching English at Cooper Union.
For two months, Fels was hospitalized for cancer treatment in 1964 and died in November 1964. He was 48 years old.
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Who was William C. Fels?
President of Bennington College
When was William C. Fels born?
William C. Fels was born in 1916 in New York City, New York.
When did William C. Fels die?
William C. Fels died on 29 November 1964 in New York City, New York.
What was William C. Fels's occupation?
William C. Fels was a teacher.
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