Franklin Patterson
| Franklin Patterson | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of Hampshire College | |
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In office 1966–1971 |
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| Succeeded by | Charles R. Longsworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1916 Ellsworth, Iowa |
| Died | July 13, 1994 (aged 77) Framingham, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater |
Occidental College (B.A., 1939) University of California, Los Angeles (M.A., 1941) Claremont Graduate University (Ph.D., 1955) |
| Occupation | Professor, author |
| Known for | First President of Hampshire College |
Franklin Kessel Patterson (September 14, 1916 – July 13, 1994) was a professor and author, and the first president of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He was also, along with the other presidents of the Five Colleges, a co-author of the New College Plan.
Patterson was born on September 14, 1916 in Ellsworth, Iowa. He received his bachelor's degree from Occidental College, his master's degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, and his doctorate from the Claremont Graduate School.
Patterson served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946, where he reached the rank of captain.
Patterson began his teaching career as professor at Tufts University from 1957 to 1966, and with Charles Longsworth, helped write The New College Plan in The Making of the College.
In 1966, Patterson was appointed president of Hampshire college by the founding board of trustees in 1965, initially supervising construction, and fund-raising, in preparation for the college's opening in 1970. During the first few years, Patterson chose the Deans and senior administrative staff of the college, organized the academic plans, and assisted in faculty hiring. When the college opened in 1970, Patterson continued as president for the first academic year.
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