Frederick Middlebush

Frederick Middlebush (October 15, 1890 – June 8, 1971)[1] was an American educator and thirteenth president of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri from 1935-1954.[2] His presidency was the longest term ever served at the University.[3] His presidency included the completion of the Memorial Union and a tripling in enrollment after World War II.[4] Middlebush Hall, on the Columbia campus, is named after him.[3] He is buried in Columbia at the Columbia Cemetery.[5]

Role in Segregation

Middlebush played a key role in continuing segregation on the University of Missouri campus prior to 1950. He was instrumental in working to try to deny African-American applicant Lloyd Gaines admission to Missouri's law school in the mid-1930s. Documents in the University Archives show that Middlebush and administrator Thomas Brady worked to prevent Black students from coming to the university to participate in a United Nations conference held in 1947.[6]

See also

References
  1. Mautino, Nicole (6 February 2008). "Spirits of Mizzou - Middlebush". University Archives muarchives.missouri.edu/. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
  2. Former Presidents of the University of Missouri | Office of the President | University of Missouri System
  3. Mizzou On Canvas: A Portrait in Leadership
  4. University of Missouri Leaders
  5. Mautino, Nicole (2008-04-15). "Spirits of Mizzou". University Archives muarchives.missouri.edu/. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
  6. Looser, Devoney (13 November 2015). "Mizzou Legacy". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Walter Williams		 President of the University of Missouri
1931–1935		 Succeeded by
Elmer Ellis
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