Lynn H. Hough
Lynn H. Hough | |
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Born |
September 10, 1877 Cadiz, Ohio, U.S. |
Died |
July 14, 1971 New York City, U.S. |
Residence | 1165 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Alma mater |
Scio College Drew University Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary |
Spouse(s) | Blanche Horton |
Lynn H. Hough (1877-1971) was an American Methodist clergyman, Christian author academic administrator. He served as the president of Northwestern University from 1919 to 1920.
Early life
Lynn H. Hough was born on September 10, 1877 in Cadiz, Ohio.[1][2] He earned a bachelor's degree from Scio College in 1898 and Drew University in 1905, followed by a doctorate from the Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1918.[1][2]
Career
Hough began his career as a Methodist clergyman in the Northeast in 1898, up until 1914.[1][2]
Hough taught at his alma mater, the Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary, from 1914 to 1919.[1][2] He succeeded Thomas Holgate as the president of Northwestern University from 1919 to 1920.[1][2] During his tenure, he approved a new master in business administration degree in the School of Commerce (now known as the Kellogg School of Management), and he began a $25 million fundraising campaign to expand the campus.[2]
Hough was a professor at his alma mater's Drew Theological Seminary from 1930 to 1934, and its dean from 1934 to 1947.[1] He authored several books about Christianity.[1]
Personal life and death
Hough married Blanche Horton, who predeceased him.[1] He resided at 1165 Fifth Avenue on the island of Manhattan, New York City.[1] He died on July 14, 1971 in New York City.[1][2]
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