| Elbert K. Fretwell | |
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| Occupation | Chief Scout Executive |
| Children | EK Fretwell Jr. |
Professor Elbert K. Fretwell, PhD,[1878-1962) was an American academic and early leader in the field of youth development through recreation and extracurricular activity. He served as the second Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), serving from 1943 to 1948. Upon his retirement from the BSA, Fretwell was given the title of Chief Scout.
His son Elbert K. Fretwell Jr. is also a noted professor of education and served as Chancellor of University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Dr. Fretwell was an associate professor of Scouting and recreational leadership and later, professor of education at the Teachers College, Columbia University.
In 1918 Dr. Fretwell was appointed by the Surgeon General of the United States together with the American Red Cross to supervise recreation work in United States Army "reconstruction hospitals."
Professor Fretwell was a volunteer for many years in the Boy Scouts of America. He was recognized for his services with the Silver Buffalo Award in 1939.
Upon the retirement of Dr. James E West in 1943, Dr. Fretwell was appointed Chief Scout Executive and served until his retirement in 1948.
| Boy Scouts of America | ||
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| Preceded by James E. West |
Chief Scout Executive 1943-1948 |
Succeeded by Arthur A. Schuck |