Milo Parker Jewett
Milo Parker Jewett (27 April 1808 – 9 June 1882) was the first president of Vassar College and first president of Judson College, holding the office from 1861 to 1864, and 1838 to 1855, respectively.
Milo Parker Jewett | |
|---|---|
 Jewett circa 1860-1870 | |
| 1st President of Vassar College | |
| In office 1861–1864 | |
| Succeeded by | John Howard Raymond |
| 1st President of Judson College | |
| In office 1838–1855 | |
| Succeeded by | Archibald John Battle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1808 St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | 9 June 1882 (aged 74) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | |
| Profession | Educator, college president |
Biography
Born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on 27 April 1808, Jewett was a graduate of Dartmouth College (1828) and Andover Theological Seminary (1833).[1] He became a professor of rhetoric and political economy Marietta College, resigning in 1838 after adopting Baptist tenets.[1]
He founded Judson College in 1838 and served as president until 1855.[1] He established Vassar College with Matthew Vassar in February 1861, serving as president until 1864,[2] when he resigned from office following a disagreement with Vassar.[2]
In 1867 he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he died on 9 June 1882.[1]
Legacy
The Milo Jewett House at Vassar is named after him in honor of both his promotion of female education and his service to the college.
Publications
- Baptism (1840)
- Education in Europe (1863)
- Relations of Boards of Health and Intemperance (1874)
- The Model Academy (1875)
References
- "Milo P. Jewett - Vassar College Encyclopedia - Vassar College".
- Van Lengen, Karen; Reilly, Lisa (2004). The Campus Guide: Vassar College. New York City: Princeton Architectural Press. pp. 4–10. ISBN 1-56898-349-2.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.
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