Milo Parker Jewett (27 April 1808 – 9 June 1882) was the first

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and first president of Judson College, holding the office from 1861 to 1864, and 1838 to 1855, respectively.

Biography

Born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on 27 April 1808, Jewett was a graduate of

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(1828) and

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(1833). He became a professor of rhetoric and

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, resigning in 1838 after adopting

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tenets. He founded Judson College in 1838 and served as president until 1855. He established

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with

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in February 1861, serving as president until 1864, when he resigned from office following a disagreement with Vassar. In 1867 he moved to

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, where he died on 9 June 1882.

Legacy

The Milo Jewett House at Vassar is named after him in honor of both his promotion of

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and his service to the college. Jewett Hall, located on the Judson College campus, is also named for him.

Publications

* ''Baptism'' (1840) * ''Education in Europe'' (1863) * ''Relations of Boards of Health and Intemperance'' (1874) * ''The Model Academy'' (1875)

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jewett, Milo Parker 1808 births 1882 deaths American non-fiction writers Dartmouth College alumni Judson College (Alabama) People from Marion, Alabama People from St. Johnsbury, Vermont Presidents of Vassar College Vassar College faculty