Leonard M. Elstad (February 8, 1899 – June 27, 1990) was the third President of Gallaudet University (then Gallaudet College) in Washington, D.C. Elstad, who obtained a Master's degree from Gallaudet in 1923 and two honorary degrees later in his life, presided over an important period of Gallaudet's history, which came to be called the "Elstad Expansion Era," when Gallaudet achieved accreditation (1957) and was significantly expanded, both in terms of enrollment and the number and capacity of the buildings on campus.[1]

Leonard M. Elstad
3rd President of Gallaudet University
In office
July 1, 1945 – July 1, 1969
Preceded byPercival Hall
Succeeded byEdward C. Merrill Jr.
Personal details
Born(1899-02-08)February 8, 1899
DiedJune 27, 1990(1990-06-27) (aged 91)
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  1. ^ Gannon, Jack. 1981. Deaf Heritage–A Narrative History of Deaf America, Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf, p. 230-236 (PDF Archived 2012-04-24 at the Wayback Machine)
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Gallaudet University
July 1, 1945–July 1, 1969
Succeeded by