Samuel Sterling Sherman, first President of Howard College

Samuel Sterling Sherman was named the first president of Howard College in 1842. just 27 years old at the time of his appointment, Sherman was the only professor at Howard for most of his first year. Sherman served as president until 1852. The photograph is undated but is believed to be from the 190...

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Published: Samford University Archives
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Online Access:https://digitalcollections.samford.edu/documents/detail/23265
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Summary:Samuel Sterling Sherman was named the first president of Howard College in 1842. just 27 years old at the time of his appointment, Sherman was the only professor at Howard for most of his first year. Sherman served as president until 1852. The photograph is undated but is believed to be from the 1900s or early 1910s.