Donald Tresidder
Donald Bertrand Tresidder (born April 7, 1894 in Tipton , Indiana , † January 28, 1948 in New York City ) was an American doctor and business manager who was President of Stanford University from 1943 to 1948 .
Life
After attending school, Tresidder studied at Stanford University, where he initially earned a Bachelor of Arts (AB) in 1919 . A subsequent postgraduate study of medicine at Stanford University, he finished in 1927 with a Medical Doctor (MD).
He was then President of Yosemite Park & Curry Co. between 1929 and 1943, but remained associated with Stanford University and was President of the University's Board of Trustees . Most recently he was President of Stanford University from 1943 until his death.
Background literature
- Donald Tresidder: Stanford's Overlooked Treasure , Stanford Historical Society, 1992
Web links
- Donald Tresidder in the nndb (English)
Individual evidence
Stanford University President
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tresidder, Donald |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Tresidder, Donald Bertrand (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American medic, President of Stanford University |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 7, 1894 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tipton , Indiana |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 28, 1948 |
| Place of death | New York City |