Leslie Hartwell Campbell (April 3, 1892 – November 25, 1970) was the 2nd president of Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Leslie H. Campbell | |
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 Campbell pictured in Pine Burr 1946, Campbell yearbook | |
| 2nd President of Campbell University | |
| In office 1934–1967 | |
| Preceded by | James Archibald Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Norman Adrian Wiggins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1892 Harnett County, North Carolina |
| Died | November 25, 1970 (aged 78) Harnett County, North Carolina |
Biography
editDr. Campbell was the eldest son of Campbell University founder, James Archibald Campbell. His younger brother, Carlyle, also became a college president, serving Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina in that capacity. Dr. Campbell was a 1911 graduate of Wake Forest College and was an earlier graduate of Buies Creek Academy, the forerunner of Campbell University. Under Dr. Campbell's leadership, Campbell Junior College became a four-year liberal arts college in 1961. He died on November 25, 1970.[1]
References
edit- ^ W. Conard Gass (1979). "Leslie Hartwell Campbell". North Carolina Government & Heritage Library at the State Library of North Carolina. Retrieved 2017-01-05.